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Senior Sourcing & Product Development Specialist
Shenzhen Institute of Information Technology • ZZP
Aug 2019 - Present • 7 yrs 2 mos
End-to-end China sourcing, NPD, and supply chain solutions for B2B importers, corporate brand owners, Amazon FBA sellers, and dropshippers. NPD & Tooling: OEM/ODM development, CAD review, prototyping, and component-level BOM cost breakdowns across diverse categories. B2B & Wholesale Execution: On-site factory audits, vendor vetting, matrix pricing negotiations, commercial terms, and mass production tracking. E-Commerce & Dropshipping SOP: Amazon FBA compliance (FNNSKU/kitting), fast parcel dispatch for dropshippers, AQL 2.5 QA, and FOB/DDP freight. Scalable Client Growth: Versatile cross-category sourcing—proven track record helping startup sellers scale into high-volume enterprise importers. 100% Independent: Zero factory commissions. Purely your dedicated boots on the ground in China.
Merchandiser Manager
Kmart Australia Limited • Fulltime
Apr 2012 - Jun 2019 • 7 yrs 2 mos
Managed direct sourcing, supplier performance, and merchandising for Kmart Australia’s high-volume Hardgoods & Home Division. Category Focus: Houseware, Dinnerware, Cookware, Bathware, and Kitchenware. Supplier Development: Audited factories across China (Guangdong, Zhejiang, Fujian, Shandong, Hunan...) and emerging Asian markets (Vietnam, India). Accompanied Australia HQ buyers on on-site audits to build a compliant OEM supplier matrix. Commercial & Cost Control: Handled Matrix Pricing, FOB costing breakdowns, tooling terms, and MOQ tiering to secure target margins. NPD & QA Alignment: Led sample approval, material validation (food-grade/non-stick), BSCI/SEDEX audits, and pre-shipment inspections . Delivery: Coordinated with HQ buyers and forwarders to ensure 100% on-time shipment for major promotional launches.
Sourcing & Product Development Specialist
Office Depot OfficeMax • Fulltime
Apr 2007 - May 2012 • 5 yrs 1 mo
Driven product sourcing, OEM/ODM new product development (NPD), and supplier matrix management for US OfficeMax retail stores. NPD & Concept Realization: Transformed US HQ buyer concept ideas into fully commercialized office supply product ranges; led custom design, prototyping, material selection, and line extensions across multiple SKU series. Sourcing & Supplier Evaluation: Screened and audited top-tier manufacturers across China; built strategic supplier relationships and managed vendor performance to meet US corporate retail standards. Commercial & Timeline Control: Handled matrix pricing, FOB cost breakdowns, and strict critical path/timeline management from concept sign-off to final mass production. Bridge & Quality Alignment: Acted as the primary bridge between US HQ buyers and local factories; enforced product compliance (UL, MSDS), AQL 2.5 quality control, and on-time shipment.