Calvin Ting

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Strategic Supply Chain Management

Contracted manufacturing Sourcing & Procurement TCO Optimization

Strategically-focused Senior Sourcing Manager offering a wealth of experience building global supply networks supporting manufacturing and operations. Expert at identifying and qualifying suppliers ensuring uninterrupted flow of cost effective, top-quality materials and products. Proven relationship manager with demonstrated ability to forge and foster collaborative partnerships with global providers and subcontractors. Organizational guide for creating strategy, vision, value, and quality goals supporting both new and legacy product lines. Driving force for reducing costs and improving product performance through continual improvement efforts.

Core Competencies Include:

Strategic Sourcing

Cost Model & Benchmark

Relationship Management

Alternative / Dual Sourcing

Vendor Qualification

Offshore Manufacturing

Contract Negotiation

Commodity Market Intelligence

Supply Risk Management

Cost / Lead time Reduction

Lean & JIT Manufacturing

New Product Introduction

Professional Experience

MASTER LOCK COMPANY, LLC. – Oak Creek, WI 2009 to 4/2016

Direct Raw Material supporting all manufacturing sites and Outsourced Contracted Manufacturing for world’s largest padlock and security product manufacturers

Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement

Lead Strategic Sourcing and Purchasing functions to identify cost effective and value added solutions of a lean global supply chain. Maintain and strengthen long term supplier relationship to ensure uninterrupted flow of high quality supply

Key Achievements:

Centralized and transformed tactical procurement into strategic sourcing

Increased buy vs make proportion from 40/60 to 60/40

Repaired and enhanced contract manufacturing partnership

Five consecutive years achieving cost saving goals

Streamlined supply base by consolidating 35% non-strategic suppliers.

Rationalized product categories and reduced 15% SKUs

20% inventory reduction and 50% lead time improvement

Extended averaged payment terms from N45 to N75

Execute cross functional product platforms and shared component pool

Participated Oracle Agile PLM implementation and ensure supply chain organization adhere to best practice supporting New Product Introduction

LEAPFROG ENTERPRISES, INC. – Emeryville, CA 2007 to 2009

Direct key component development aligned with business objectives and cost reduction strategies for the major manufacturer of educational toys and consumer electronics

Senior Component Manager

Lead strategic electronic commodity sourcing and procurement to be aligned with growth goals; identified, established, and fostered relationships with global EMS key partners. Steered cost reduction, process enhancement, and quality improvement efforts through all phases of sourcing, procurement, and global supply chain management. Managed vendor qualification and contract negotiations. Guided materials piloting and engineering change orders.

Key Achievements:

Established international component sourcing strategy to support business objectives and supply chain requirements. Developed and negotiated offshore sourcing and manufacturing agreements.

Enhanced platform shared component discipline to avoid complex BOM

Saved $15 million in strategic component costs of five new product launches

Introduced alternative sourcing processes and Approved Vendor Lists (AVL) that ensured uninterrupted supply of high quality components.

Partnered with engineering and operational business units to create platforms supporting new product development, manufacturing, and launch.

RACKABLE SYSTEMS, INC. – Fremont, CA 2006 to 2007

Sourced electronic and mechanical components and managed EMS relationships for manufacturer of computer server and storage systems valued at $500 million annually.

Senior Commodity Manager

Guided development of product targets, cost targets, and sourcing projections in collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and executive leaders. Locate, assess, and recommend multiple suppliers of high-quality, low cost materials. Steered strategic cost reduction and quality improvement efforts. Identified alternate suppliers and negotiated local, regional, and global commodity contracts.

Key Achievements:

Reduced lead time by creating key component purchasing programs and establishing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Hub.

Successfully delivered seamless material supply ensuring uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Represented business unit during SOX and Restriction of Hazardous Substance (RoHS) compliance efforts.

Established key component purchase agreements that improved key partner relationships.

CLL TECHNOLOGY – Cupertino, CA 2001 to 2006

Managed production planning and operations for start-up high voltage, mixed signal Integrated Circuit (IC) design house.

Director of Operations

Directed start up Supply Chain team in production ramp planning with subcontracted manufacturing. Identified and built strategic partnerships with suppliers. Managed P&L planning including cost reduction and expense minimization initiatives.

Key Achievements:

Worked collaboratively with Foundry, Packaging and Testing partners to identify and execute the most technically capable and cost effective fabless manufacturing solutions

Managed all material operations to support the company from startup, break even to become profitable

Successfully led on time, on budget launch of broad range of flagship products.

Established reputation for exceptional relationship building with supplier staff including engineering, logistics management, sales, and executive leadership.

ISSI – Santa Clara, CA 1998 to 2001

Steered in-house and contracted production of DRAM and SRAM products.

Manager – Material Control

Managed manufacturing, supply chain and materials sourcing including costing, forecasting, scheduling, product quality, and performance. Teamed with engineering, manufacturing, and materials management groups to project materials and service needs.

Key Achievements:

Created Asian Planning team to better manage contract manufacturing operations

Served as key resource for leading supply chain automation practices leveraging ERP and planning systems.

Enhanced SIOP function by increasing inventory turns and reducing safety stock

Reduced overall lead time by 50%

Total WIP, lead time and production yield management throughout wafer fabrication, wafer probing, wafer dicing, chip packaging and final test

Educational Background

BA in Quantitative Management SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY Rohnert Park, CA

BS in Chemical Engineering MING-CHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Taipei, Taiwan

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