Led the Home Decoration & Utilities Sourcing Team across multiple product categories like Home Décor, SDA, Furniture, Home Textile, Kitchenware & Tableware, Lighting, Bathroom, Pet, Cleaning & DIY Tools. Managed a team of 7 professionals, ensuring timely delivery, cost-effectiveness, and fostering new supplier relationships and Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders from various departments (Design, Quality, Merchandising, Shipping,Accounting, France teams, and external labs) to align sourcing processes with French market standards. Developed sourcing strategies, conducted market research, and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs). Analyzed data, provided insights, and supported decision-making processes. Organized trips, engaged with buyers at trade shows, and identified opportunities with new vendors. Cultivated strong supplier relationships to promote reliability and cost-effective practices. Supply Planner (Purchasing & Global Supply Chain Management)

Managed WMF AG orders from 2010 to 2011 and WMF Americas Far East orders from 2011 to 2014. Oversaw ProHeq Germany & ProHeq Czech Far East orders from 2014 to 2022. Handled RFQs and international orders, ensuring timely updates across all relevant systems like SAP, OTM, and Pan AX4 to streamline order management processes. Collaborated with sister companies abroad to establish SOPs, develop guidelines, and enhance the efficiency of the supply chain process. Facilitated effective communication with vendors to optimize operational efficiency. Generated and distributed weekly MPS & Open Order reports. Collaborated with the shipping/logistics team to coordinate shipment arrangements and upheld robust vendor relationships. Attended monthly meetings with the Purchasing and Quality Departments to stay updated on new projects and trial orders progress.

Collaborated with the Planning Liaison Manager and cross-functional teams to address business challenges across the project lifecycle, from evaluation and planning to implementation and improvement. Efficiently managed customer orders and conducted on-site factory visits with diverse teams (e.g., QA, R&D, Buying, and QC) to oversee production processes and ensure quality standards. Developed recovery strategies for production issues and successfully implemented solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Maintained the accuracy of the SAP system and prepared comprehensive planning-related reports. Conducted vendor performance evaluations and fostered strong customer-supplier relationships to drive mutual growth and satisfaction.

Facilitated communication between customers and internal teams to enhance operational efficiency. Cultivated robust customer relationships to drive satisfaction and loyalty. Collaborated closely with the Merchandising, R&D, Shipping, and Accounting teams to oversee the quotation, sampling, and purchase order execution processes. Ensured seamless transitions from sample submission to bulk production and shipment, all the way through to payment, achieving a 100% on-time delivery rate and successful payment processing. Prepared and submitted weekly reports to track progress and communicate key updates internally and externally. Assisted the overseas Procurement Team in managing suppliers across the Asia Pacific Region. Provided valuable insights to the Procurement Team for crafting purchasing plans based on historical inventory levels and upcoming order quantities, optimizing inventory management and supporting inventory reduction strategies. Managed and supervised suppliers to maintain production and quality standards, actively evaluating performance to drive continuous improvement.

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Geography Education