Global Sourcing Manager

Daniel Bao

**** **** ******** **, *** Vegas, ****9

702-***-**** ***********@*****.***

A self-motivated, detail-oriented, and result-driven professional with an

MBA degree. A team leader/player with deep understanding of Asian business

operations and years of experience in global sourcing, product development,

and international vendor management.

Experience Global Sourcing Manager April 2014 to Present

Michaels Stores, Inc. Greater Dallas Area, Texas

. Drive import growth through definition and execution of the

Sourcing Strategy for Private Brands across multiple

product categories.

. Manage a network of sourcing agent service providers in

Asia.

. Develop and maintain a vendor matrix through identifying,

evaluating and building vendor relationships that support

category needs. Leverage the matrix across the Company to

provide the best "cost" and "value" equation.

. Partner with Merchants and Private Brand teams to develop

vendor and product solutions in support of the Category

Management direction and ensure that the Company's goals of

product innovation and quality are achieved.

. Manage cost negotiations, RFQ/ bid process, vendor

production assignment and production allocation.

. Key link between all internal and external stakeholders

including Category Management, Private Brand Management,

Quality Assurance, Logistics, Vendor Relations, Finance,

Supply Chain, Legal, Inventory Management, Vendors and

Sourcing Agents.

. Significant overseas travel to identify, evaluate, approve

and audit vendors that support the category product needs.

Sourcing Manager June 2008 to March 2014

Duncan Enterprises (DBA iLoveToCreate), Fresno, California

. Managed company's QC and sourcing team in China.

. Managed company's international vendors of paint, glue, and

craft products on their capabilities and capacities.

Identified and developed new overseas vendors, negotiated

product costs, ensured product quality, and managed

vendors' performance on a daily basis.

. Worked closely with R&D to ensure all regulatory

requirements are met.

. Key member of the cross-functional team for new product

development.

. Developed the overseas vendors (Chinese vendors of fabric

paints, tie-dye products, body paints, fashion accessories,

etc.)

. Led company's China Sales Program to penetrate China's

craft market. Managed company's China Ceramic Studio

Project to open contemporary ceramic studios in China.

Participated in planning the

China market strategy as a member of the company's

international operation team.

Daniel Bao

__

. Participated in acquisition of a Chinese partner's

ownership. Worked with Chinese partners at the strategic

level as a Duncan's representative.

Sourcing Specialist September 2006 to May 2008

Fiskars, Madison, Wisconsin

. Identified best international vendors, and supported new

product development for craft products. Negotiated prices

and terms.

. Developed and executed strategies to obtain greatest return

by reducing product costs for good quality products, and

meeting delivery.

. Evaluated and solved purchasing issues to meet expectations

on products.

Senior Buyer August 2000 to July 2006

DaySpring Cards, Inc. (a Hallmark subsidiary), Siloam Springs,

Arkansas

. The only Buyer for company's total international purchase

for 6 years.

. Sourced and purchased company's paper, ceramic, and resin

gift products internationally. Expanded company's product

mix, helped company to move production to China, negotiated

the product prices down, and greatly increased profit

margin.

. Supported new product development, issued and managed

purchasing orders, met both Marketing and Designing

expectations, and followed-up on costs, quality, and

shipping.

. Implemented product proofing and manufacturing processes

through interaction with overseas vendors.

. Developed key vendors in China for company's paper and gift

products.

Export Manager April1994 to December 1997

International Sales Merchandiser October 1988 to April 1994

Anhui Light Industrial Import & Export Co., Anhui Province,

China

. Managed Office Supplies Export Department to export office

supplies products from China.

. Negotiated with Chinese vendors and international buyers,

maintained a supportive relationship with Chinese Customs,

ensured profitable and stable sales, performed business

analysis, and made progressive sales in more than 20

countries.

Education Master of Business Administration

May 2000, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma

B.A. International Business

July 1988, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai,

China

Languages English and Chinese (Mandarin)

Contact this candidate