JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supplier Management
o Implement and manage supplier balanced scorecard for key supplier base performance.
o Take the lead in new and existing supplier base negotiations.
o Work with suppliers to improve their performance.
o Support sourcing team on re-sourcing and back-up supplier solution. establish long- term win-win partnerships with key suppliers.
o Regularly check with the existing vendors about their new products and forward this information to the Sourcing team
o Alert the team in advance when spot the potential Supply Chain risk.
- 3PL Management
o Lead vendor relationship with 3PL.
o Work with 3PL to set up the SOP.
o Conduct freight control and partner with EL US team to ensure streamlining of transportation and 3PL warehouse management.
o Monitor 3PL performance and ensure customer orders processed on time.
o Have weekly meetings with 3PL to review the weekly updates.
- Supply Chain Process Optimization
o Manage SOP for EL China supply chain and PO placement.
o Make the supplier performance review scorecard template.
o Develop new or adjust existing workflow and work instructions to match business development needs.
- Team Management
o Manage two direct reports responsible for Purchasing, Logistics, PO management, freight forwarders, and 3PL daily activities.
o Provide leadership and guidance to the organizations and inspire and motivate team to continuously improve processes and services.
o Provide training to Supply Chain Specialist and Logistics Specialist
o Ensure the Logistics Specialist arranges the shipment and updates inbound shipment report accurately and timely.
o Ensure the Supply Chain Specialist submits the weekly open PO report in a timely manner.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Manufacturing, Engineering or Supply China Management.
- At least 10 years of working experience in supply chain or similar role with minimum 2 years’ experience in a manger level position.
- Working experience in LED lighting or similar industry is preferred.
- Excellent command of English both written and spoken.
- Skilled in ERP/MRP, familiar with NetSuite will be a plus.
- Hands-on experience in purchasing and logistics & warehouse management.
- Hands-on experience in developing relationships with vendors.
- Excellent negotiation skills – able to negotiate with vendors for business expectations.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to build effective teams and drive improvement of cross functional team.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – ability to work with all functions and levels in the organization and regions.
- Strong problem solving, tactical thinking & planning skills. Strong ability to deal with complex cases under high pressure.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure with constantly changing priorities and deadlines.