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Having spent my formative years in China during the peak of its economic growth, I developed a profound fascination for the transformations occurring in my surroundings, particularly evident in industrials and infrastructure. This fascination fueled my pursuit of chemical engineering and inspired my professional journey in procurement and supply chain management.I am a fast learner, critical thinker, and problem solver with experiences in operations and strategic management at both startups and Fortune 500 companies alike:Strategizing Procurement: Strategically managed dozens of direct and indirect categories from MDI (petrochemicals) to MFD (IT equipment); client-driven and consumer-obsessed.Improving Operational & Capital Efficiency: Negotiated payment terms and introduced supply chain financing; optimized inventory levels, reordering points, and economic order quantity (EOQ).Driving Strategic Initiatives: Led cross-functional (R&D, engineering, supply chain, accounting, and finance) teams to reformulate existing products and introduce new products to market, bringing innovations from procurement (Agile @ Scale).Delivering Productivity Growth: Executed capital projects in manufacturing facilities to deliver downtime reductions and improve profitability; conducted DCF analysis; additional experiences in process engineering and continuous improvement (Lean and Six Sigma).I have been passionate about global supply chain resiliency and efficiency long before the trade war and COVID-19, and I am eager to magnify my impact by helping companies and institutions navigate uncertainties and strategize for the future.

Listed skills include Microsoft Office, Chemical Engineering, Teamwork, Process Engineering, and 25 others.