Supply Chain Quality Assurance

Tim Xu

Mobile 925-***-****

Email *****.****@*****.***

Nationality China

Location: Rancho Cucamonga. CA 91730-8383

Key Attributes:

Strategic Leadership: Throughout my career, I've honed the ability to craft and execute procurement strategies that align with broader business goals. My track record showcases my capacity to optimize costs, enhance supply chain efficiency, and minimize risks, resulting in substantial savings and streamlined operations.

Global Network: Working with industry leaders has afforded me a robust international network of suppliers, manufacturers, and stakeholders. This network, coupled with my deep understanding of global market dynamics, equips me to navigate complex supply chains and secure optimal partnerships for mutual growth.

Innovation Advocate: My involvement in the EV domain has fostered a passion for innovative technologies and sustainable solutions. I am dedicated to fostering environmentally conscious procurement practices and facilitating the integration of cutting-edge advancements into the automotive landscape.

Collaborative Approach: Effective collaboration lies at the heart of my work ethos. I excel in cross-functional teamwork, forging strong relationships with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless integration of components and materials, ultimately delivering superior products to market.

Adaptability: The manufacturing industry is marked by constant evolution, and my career reflects an ongoing commitment to adapting to emerging trends, regulatory changes, and technological disruptions. My agility in navigating these shifts empowers me to remain at the forefront of innovation.

Vision for the Future:

As I embark on the next chapter of my career journey, I am steadfast in my commitment to fostering excellence within the US automotive landscape. I am actively seeking an opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic organization that shares my passion for innovation, sustainability, and unparalleled quality. Together, we can drive transformative change and lead the industry towards a brighter, more efficient, and environmentally conscious future.

Education

1996-2000 Shanghai University

Major: Industrial Engineering

Current Expectation

Industry

Manufacturing

Position

Purchasing Management

Status

Open for new job

Experience

Jay Gem World Inc 2023/3-now

Sales manager

Location Ontario

Responsibilities & Achievements

Develop online and local customers

Warehouse management for 500 categories merchandises

Lead team to archive sales target

Goods receiving and delivery

Package the products and ask 3rd party to deliver

Uniuni Logistics INC 2023/2-2023/3

Station manager

Location Gardena

Responsibilities & Achievements

Receive parcels and distribute them to differ regions routes

Assign to drivers to deliver parcels to customers’ addresses

Deal with the undelivered parcels and resign them the next day

Shanghai Zhidian Intelligence NEV Company 2019/7-2022/5

Purchasing Director

Location Shanghai China

Subordinates 24

Responsibilities & Achievements

Product purchasing: NEV components suppliers resource research and sourcing negotiation annual contract management

General purchasing: focus on engineering Dep and manufacture Dep purchasing requests

SQE Potential supplier assessment and APQP & PPAP support buyers to complete sourcing development and launch

Youxia Motors Shanghai Company 2018/03-2018/06

Purchasing Director

Location Shanghai

Subordinates 12

Responsibilities & Achievements

Base on Company strategy manage Purchasing team to achieve the target and follow up implementation of strategic plans

Support Engineering Development Department to complete the nomination of design supplier and sample supplier.

Coordinate with Marketing Department in the implementation of the procurement process to meet the relevant business needs

Complete sourcing according to customer's needs

Work closely and efficiently with internal customers to ensure the best quality, competitive price and efficiency to select the best supplier for the company

Potential supplier introductions and supplier strategic layout, complete the assessment of potential suppliers and supplier development management

Responsible for internal and external training throughout the Procurement Department

Responsible for the budget formulation of the Procurement Department

Related Programs

Model X production Line of Battery package

production line of stamping workshop in the factory I

Sourcing Welding Robot for body Welding Workshop

Nomination of design supplier for YX Model 1

Successful organization of 2018 suppliers conference

Arrangement of European styling design signing ceremony

Jaguar Land Rover Shanghai 2014/03-2018/03

Purchasing Senior Manager

Location Shanghai

Department Purchasing

Reports To VP

Subordinates 7

Responsibilities & Achievements

1.Responsible for Indirect purchasing to support related business raised by internal customs

2.Support two IDP teams

MTL–Machine/Tooling/Logistic; FBS-Facility/Building/Service

3.Sourcing JV A / B auto show supplier base on marketing department requirements, and involve in early planning, late service tracking management

4.Responsible for the budget of Purchasing Department

5.Create and optimize Non-Production Purchasing processes

6.Optimize Compliance policy for direct and indirect purchasing group

7.Responsible for Purchasing internal audit for direct and indirect purchasing operations

8.Internal and External training for sourcing strategy and processes

9.Make sourcing strategy and control the cost

10.Improve Supplier Quality Process and supplier management

11.Generate E-procurement to operate sourcing activities conveniently

12.Work with IT to optimize SAP to avoid potential risk

Related Programs

Factory Logistics Outsourcing

X261 Welding robot bidding

L550 Vehicle test site

Procurement L538 tooling and fixture for stamping workshop

L538 Body-in-white import procurement

Shanghai General Motors Automotive Co,.Ltd 2012/02-2014/02

Purchasing Program Manager

Location Shanghai

Subordinates 6

Responsibilities & Achievements

1. Make sourcing strategy for each commodity. Optimize sourcing process Setup program budget and develop program team

2. Leading 36 buyers to complete sourcing activities and develop program as scheduled smoothly

3. Evaluate and analyze the performance of buyers,

4. Make sourcing plan and localization plan, manage and track

5. Develop material/tooling budget for platform and manage/control cost book

6. Develop program sourcing/development timing, manage part readiness

7. Represent purchasing to communicate cross function with Finance, PC&L, Engineering. etc

Shanghai General Motors Automotive Co.,Ltd2003/06-2012/02

Purchasing Manager

Location Shanghai

Subordinates 1

Responsibilities & Achievements

1. Wealth of experienced in making sourcing strategy, familiarizing Automotive interior and exterior mechanical/plastic/Electrical components cost structure and variant technical process and new design thread especially in interior and exterior parts

2. Lead 3 team members optimize current process and make sourcing strategy, work with related department to achieve the target and requirements.

3. Training buyers to raise working efficiency with improving process and optimize sourcing strategy to complete target.

4. Complete annual cost reduction of different brands in mechanical/plastic/Electrical components for Cadillac, Buick & Chevrolet. Consolidating supplier base and developing low cost supplier with high quality

5. For new program; coordinate with related Department to complete RFQ. Select equal suppliers and evaluate the cost structure and equipment investment. Work out the true cost and suppliers’ cost, releasing target price, award business to the supplier which has met engineering quality and cost requirement. Well communication with design Department to avoid cost creep during the development period. Ensure to catch each milestone and sample delivery.

6. For Launched program; research and evaluate suppliers’ cost to complete annual cost reduction requirement. Review and improve the material supply chain management.

7. Success story

Break integration components to direct buy parts which got US$ 9M saving per year.

Find VAVE opportunity to achieve 5% cost reduction

Hitachi Household Appliance Co.,Ltd 2000/06-2003/06

Purchasing Supervisor

Location Shanghai

Subordinates 2

Responsibilities & Achievements

Lead chemical team to achieve sourcing on time, annual reduction and solve open issues

Education

Shanghai University Shanghai University/1996/09-2000/06

Project Experience

Youxia Model X2018/03-2018/06

Purchasing Director

Youxia Motoers Shanghai Co,;LTD

Description

Created the cost of Model X

Supported Production Design Dep to select developing suppliers

Reorganize the structure of purchasing department to support PD carry on the developing smoothly

GM Omega Vehicle2012/02-2014/02

Purchasing Program Manager

Shanghai General Motors

Description

Work with stakeholders to setup program initiially, and control program budget and develop sourcing plan to keep achieving milestones.

Responsibilities

1. Make sourcing strategy for each commodity. Optimize sourcing process Setup program budget and develop program team

2. Leading 36 buyers to complete sourcing activities and develop program as scheduled smoothly

3. Evaluate and analyze the performance of buyers,

4. Make sourcing plan and localization plan, manage and track

5. Develop material/tooling budget for platform and manage/control cost book

6. Develop program sourcing/development timing, manage part readiness

7. Represent purchasing to communicate cross function with Finance, PC&L, Engineering. etc

Accomplishments

Completed the vehicle sourcing activity as the plan

Saved program budget 2.1M US $

Achieved 72% localization rate

Languages

English Mandarin Cantonese

Self-description

Extroverted character and be good at communication. My hobbies are tennis golf and tour.

Additional Information

Shanghai General Motors "Best Employee"

Chery Jaguar Land Rover "Best Team"

CIPS certification

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