Manager Sales

Joseph Huff Tel: 801-***-****

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South Jordan, UT 84095 Email:

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- International marketing and purchasing professional with expertise in

China.

- US Expat fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese.

- Overseas experience, employed in Greater China for 12 years.

EXPERIENCE

7/2008 - Present USANA Health Sciences, Salt Lake City, Utah

International Buyer- Purchasing responsibility for $12 million in raw

materials from China sources. Performed over 20 quality audits in China and

India to qualify prospective suppliers. Initiated costs savings which

amounted to $650 k savings per year. Proficient in Oracle ERP software.

1/2008 - 6/2008 Novel Ingredients, West Caldwell, New Jersey

Strategic Buyer- Developed a line of superfruit juices and various

ingredients to be sourced from suppliers in China and South America.

4/2007 - 10/2007 Beijing Gingko Group, Beijing - China

Assistant to the Chairman- Accepted a 6 month contract to work in China.

Assisted BGG in entering new ventures that included pomegranate juice

production and goji berry ingredients to a prominent manufacturer of

nutritional ingredients in China. Accompanied the audit teams of

multinational companies intent in qualifying BGG as a supplier.

1/2002 - 3/2007 Good Value Inc., South Jordan, Utah

Owner of a trading firm that brokered cosmetics, food ingredients, and

nutritional products in Asia. In 2006 assisted a 3PL in Provo, Utah to

provide supply chain solutions to international customers. In 2005

supplied sundry merchandise to the retail trade. In 2004 returned to Taiwan

to assist a food manufacturer interested in setting up a pack and blending

operation in China. From 2002 - 2003 contracted the Asian business for a

large US food processor- Dean Specialty Food's Group. Successfully launched

3 new creamer formulations for Dean Foods in Taiwan among which included a

cold water soluble creamer with a market potential of $2 million.

5/1991 - 12/2001 Diehl, Inc. (Defiance, Ohio) Overseas Assignment in

Taiwan

Asia Pacific Sales Manager 5/91 - 7/00 Managed a sales office in Taiwan

with responsibility to sell bulk non-dairy creamer, whipped topping agents,

and dairy powders throughout Asia. Established a good working relationship

with all customers in Asia by learning their needs and problems to insure

long term satisfaction. Developed significant sales of creamers in China,

Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Grew sales to

Asia-Pacific from $2 million to $9 million year.

Called on R&D, marketing, and purchasing personnel regularly. Relayed All

information to the US R&D team to develop samples and commercial runs of

ingredients. Prepared proforma invoices and insured payment was received

and product shipped on time. In the event of product claims, inspected

faulty product, resolved disputes quickly and amicably.

3/1988 - 4/1991 Collins Co., Ltd. Irvine, CA

Merchandise Manager 3/88 - 12/89 Developed merchandising plans for the USA

office of a large Taiwan trading company. Helped create a signature series

of co-branded ceiling fans and outdoor furniture. Areas of expertise

included KD furniture, Patio Furniture, BBQ grills, Electric Fans, Sporting

Goods. Diversified import sources for giftware items from Taiwan to China.

Export Manager 1/90 - 4/91 Managed Collins' exports of dairy powders,

Corning Glassware, and building materials to Taiwan. Successfully launched

three patterns of Corning Glassware to Far Eastern, Makro, and Mercuries

Department Stores.

6/1987 - 3/1988 Korea Trade Center (KOTRA) Los Angeles, CA

Trade Consultant for the South Korean trade promotion bureau office

responsible for the Western States Region of the USA. Analyzed trade data,

produced marketing reports for Korean clients, and consulted American firms

of business opportunities in Korea.

EDUCATION

4/1985 B.A., International Relations, Brigham Young University

1985 Rotary International Scholar - In 1986 enrolled in an MBA program in

the Philippines

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