KE WANG

Wang Ke

141 Lost Hills, Irvine CA 92618

kebird1268@sina.com | 626-503-1472

Sourcing and Manufacturing

Summary
Results-oriented and versatile professional with a MBA degree and 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, global sourcing, product development and project management. Proven record of building effective working relationships with suppliers and customers globally. Possess excellent management, negotiation, analytical, interpersonal and language skills.

Areas of Expertise:

n  Outsourcing Project

n  Contract Manufacturing

n  Supplier Strategies

n  Negotiations

n  Product Development Process
n  Supply Chain Management

n  Cost Management

n  Bi-lingual (Mandarin and English)

n  Team Building

n  Teaching and Coaching
Career Highlights
l  Transformed a small local Chinese garment manufacturer into a highly specialized sampling and quick turn-key manufacturing service provider for global accounts

l  Single-handedly developed and managed strategic accounts such as Miss Sixty, Steilmann, Dress Master and Built by Wendy etc. resulting in annual turnover of $10,000,000+ for 3 years straight in China.

l  Effectively managed multiple garment manufacturing outsourcing projects in China for private label companies from the United States and Australia which includes costing, sourcing, production and logistics management.

l  Developed and implemented E-Procurement strategies such as reversed auction for global sourcing by achieving more than $1,000,000 savings on related commodities.

l  Successfully oversaw and coordinated all activities in a multi-million dollar Chinese-American Joint Venture project.

 

Freelance. – Shanghai, China

Freelancer (2013 – Present)

l  Acted as an agent by providing outsourcing management service to global clients

l  Invited to be a guest lecturer for a two year BTEC program at Shanghai Normal University on management topics such as Supply Chain Management, and Marketing.

l  Organized seminars on business management issues to local consumer goods manufacturers.

l  Developed and initiated business English training programs for local business professionals in various foreign companies.

Shanghai LK Fashion Co., Ltd. – Shanghai, China

General Manager (2006 – 2013)

l  Managed a team of 50+ experienced personnel in providing sound business solutions in garment manufacturing industry for global accounts including Miss Sixty, Dress Master Steilmann and Built by Wendy.

l  Provided direction and support to ensure the quality and on-time delivery of at least 1000+ sampling styles within multiple customers’ annual sampling calendar.

l  Proactively and heavily involved in a great deal of customers’ product line developments by providing valuable inputs in terms of effective manufacturability and efficient material consumption etc.

l  Successfully led numerous factory audits for outsourcing clients

l  Responsible for supplier development and management, budgeting, purchasing and 3rd. party logistics

l  Developed and obtained vast networks of suppliers and service providers in China

 

GSC Services – Shanghai, China

Sourcing Manager (2004 – 2006)

l  Managed the sourcing and procuring of approximately $10 Million in material supplies to support customers’ manufacturing operations in various regions.

l  Developed processes to effectively select, negotiate with, and manage primary and secondary suppliers in China to ensure cost saving targets and quality levels.

l  Worked closely with headquarter in the US on strategic planning and implementation in terms of consolidating sourcing activities in China.

l  Continuously facilitated cross-functional teams regarding any supplier related issues

Other Experience
Strategic Sourcing Agent | Fedders Corporation | Effingham, IL | 2001 – 2003

Strategic Buyer | Ericsson / SCI | Lynchburg, VA | 2000 – 2001

Supplier Manager | The Matco Electronics Group | Vestal, NY | 1998 – 2000

Asian Operations Coordinator | The Matco Electronics Group | Vestal, NY | 1997 – 1998

Project Manager | The Matco Electronics Group | Vestal, NY | 1995 – 1996

 

Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Eastern Illinois University | Charleston, IL | 2002

Bachelor of Science in Marketing | City University of New York | New York City, NY | 1996

 

Other Credentials
TESOL Advanced Certificate | The American TESOL Institute, Shanghai Branch | Shanghai, China | 2015

Chinese Football Association Coaching Certificate (Level E) | Shanghai football Association | Shanghai, China | 2015

  • Updated 8 years ago

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