James Zhang

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: James Zhang : Male

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Nationality : China Date of Birth : 1966.07.01

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James Zhang

Qualification

Over 10 year’s international business working experience, both in China and in USA.

Profound understanding and working experience in automotive industry throughout Tier 2, Tier 1 and OEM.

Deeply engaged in Business Development, Sales & Marketing as well as in Sourcing Purchasing, Supply Chain Management,

to serve company Operational practices.

Long time matrix organizational and cross-culture working experience.

Autonomous & result-driven in conducting business with credibility and integrity.

Good communication & negotiation ability to counter with difficult problems through creative and innovative solutions.

Fluency in English and Mandarin, both verbally and in written.

MBA at UIC (University of Illinois at Chicago), major in International Business.

Education

04/1998-05/1999, Chicago, Illinois, USA

MBA at CBA (College of Business Administration) of UIC (University of Illinois at Chicago)

major in International Business

Beijing, China

09/1985-07/1987

Foreign Affairs College.

Associated Bachelor Degree major in Foreign Trade and Foreign Affairs

Professional Experience

Oct 2011 --- till now, CODA Automotive Inc.

Purchasing Manager,

Global sourcing and procurement,

Supply Chain management,

Supplier quality & Supplier development,

Production and Operation optimizing and improvement (Paint Shop, body shop, GA Line ….)

Sourcing and Procurement development for new vehicle model project.

Purchasing team: total around 20, (on site 5, SH office 2, LA office 2, SQE 10)

Report to Global Supply Chain VP, Global Purchasing Director)

Shanghai, China

Aug 2010 – Sep 2011 CIE Automotive Parts (shanghai) Co., Ltd

Purchasing Manager

Managing & government

Responsible for overall purchasing responsibilities, deeply engaged in Supply Chain Management and partially involved in

overall operation and production management, and plant operation management.

Coordinate the joint efforts and work together with all departments( Commercial Dept, Project, Quality, Engineering, Logistic,

Production) to guarantee the overall operation practices of CIE China.

Responsible of infrastructure construction of the new workshop, and associated moving operation.

Responsible of all purchasing jobs for the whole company, including

a) Sourcing qualified suppliers/commodity/parts for new developing business/projects.

b) new material/equipment and facilities for new kicked-off project;

c) replacement, renew and optimizing equipment & facilities for SOP projects

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d) all direct & indirect materials, tools and equipment maintenance

e) all kinds of commodities, materials, equipment/facilities, automation devices, mould/tooling (press & injection),

fixture, gauges/inspection machines; goods and services for plant Operation/Production, both direct and indirect materials,

for the new and SOP projects,

Cross functional in Supply Chain Management, in relating with MRPI/MRPII, Logistics…..

Supplier management & Supplier Quality Management: price, quality and delivery/service issues in cooperation with

relevant departments.

Performance

Develop, control and achieve purchasing department Purchasing & Expense budget

Develop and deliver cost savings for materials, equipment & facilities, services for all SOP projects

Supplier Development & Supplier Quality Control,

Internal quality control & management, analyzing problems and problem roots, work out improvement solution.

People & Team Development

Assist General Manager engaging in overall operation management,

Control Project buyers, MRO buyers & clerical staff members and SQE team.

Manage, develop and set performance goals for all purchasing team

Develop a professional purchasing team can continues contribute to company's needs.

Coordinating with all internal Department to ensure the overall operation of the company

Purchasing team: 8 headcounts

Report to: CEO & President of CIE China

Beijing China

Nov/2008 – July 2010, OED Powertrain Sales Co., Ltd of Huatai Automobile Group

Deputy General Manager,

Responsible for major domestic key accounts as well as overseas business development, government relationship, and project

management.

Sales and marketing team: 20-30 headcounts

Report to: VP of OED powertrain Sales co., Ltd

Major customers: VW, GM China and GM India, Jiangling….etc.

Beijing China

12/2004-Oct 2008 Littelfuse Inc.

China Country Manager, ASBU,

Chief Rep of LF Beijing Office

Set-up ASBU organization & team in China. Direct and Supervise China Sales/FAE team.

Responsible for the Marketing strategy and Sales management in China market and Asia Pacific Region as being the head

of China team.

Direct Business Developing/Business opportunities in China market.

Responsible of Marcom and trade Show in China market.

Responsible for Distribution Channel/networks and distributors management. Key account management and CRM

Coordinate and team work with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Logistic…to serve business operation in China.

Engaged in the localization of production lines to China plant.

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ASBU team( Sales & Marketing, Technical, Custom Service): 15-25 headcounts

Report to: Managing Director in USA.

Main achievement: Sales revenue from less US$1 million in 2004 to US$ 14 Million in 2008

Major customers:

all J/V foreign OEMs (VW both the FAW/Vw and SVW, GM, PSA, Ford, Chrysler, Daimler, BMW, Hyundai, as well as Chery, Geely,

Great Wall, BYD, Foton…. and major Tier 1s (such as Delphi, Lear, Leoni, Yazaki, Valeo, Sumitomo, Tyco, Siemens, …)

Beijing, China

07/2002-8/2004 Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC)

Marketing Manager, Beijing Office

Responsible for coordination and communication with senior managerial teams of MMC and DC group.

Marketing research and analysis of China auto market, monitoring and summarize MMC China performance and operation.

Responsible of major customer relationship management to ensure cooperation with key partners in China market;

Responsible of relationship and communication with government authorities, also involved in consumer law suits and risk

management;

Engaged in brand building of 4S dealership management operation.

Marketing team: 5 people

Report to: Managing Director of MMC China.

Foster City, California, USA

09/1999-04/2001 Worldwide Manufacturing USA Inc.

International Business Manager,

Identify qualified subcontractors and vendors especially those in Asia Pacific Region to recommend purchasing solutions and

implement suitable strategies to obtain adaptable vendors and suppliers.

Comply with company strategies for assigned commodities and take actions to sort out cost effective,

good quality and available objectives and services.

Extensive contact with engineers of local US customers and Asian suppliers as well as constant

communication with internal engineers to assist product design and development.

Placement of sample orders and trial orders with different suppliers; Carrying out commercial and

quality assessment of suppliers; Identify new suppliers and other opportunities throughout Asia.

Develop and manage strategic relationships with key customers to secure future business.

Business unit team: 5 people

Main achievement: business development in Asia Pacific region and in China market.

Chicago, IL, USA

04/1998-05/1999 MBA at UIC (University of Illinois at Chicago)

Nissho Iwai Corp, Beijing, China

09/1988-04/1998

China National Sales and Marketing Manager, Textile Dept, Electronic Machinery Dept.

Responsible of exporting various engineering and electronic machinery manufacturing equipment to China market. Also in

charge of international trading business of electronic & semi-conductor components.

Deeply involve in CRM with government authorities, SOE trading companies and overseas suppliers, end-users and

manufactures.

Sales & Marketing team: 20 people

Report to : Managing Director of China market

Main achievement: US$70 million/yr

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GIA Industrial Consultant Co., Ltd (Belgium & Sweden company) Beijing, China

07/1987-07/1988,

Assistant Project Manager,

Responsible for introducing various Swedish machinery equipment to China market.

Engaged in introducing Ericsson’s tel-mobile system to China, which is the 1st mobile system in China market.

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Referential Material:

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) http://www.uic.edu/index.html/

Nissho Iwai Corporation (NIC) http://www.nisshoiwai.com

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) http://www-stage.mitsubishi-motors.com/

Littelfuse Inc. http://www.littelfuse.com/

CIE automotive parts (Shanghai) Co., http://www.cieautomotive.com/

CODA Automotive Inc www.codaautomotive.com

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