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Alina Chiang
Global Sourcing Manager Global Procurement Manager with 10+ years of experience in TFT / LCD industry | certified in supplier sourcing, logistics | project management | seeking new opportunities | Let's chat
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Alina Chiang

Global Sourcing Manager Global Procurement Manager with 10+ years of experience in TFT / LCD industry | certified in supplier sourcing, logistics | project management | seeking new opportunities | Let's chat
I am an experienced and detail-oriented supply chain manager with over 10 years of experience in overseeing materials planning, inventory control, E&O analysis and projections, new product material readiness, and logistics readiness. I have a proven track record of reducing costs, optimizing inventory levels, and improving customer satisfaction by creating and implementing procurement strategies, negotiating strategic contracts, and managing supply disruptions. I am passionate about finding innovative solutions to complex supply chain challenges and delivering value to my clients. Please contact me for a coffee chat or industry trend exchange
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HannStar Display
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Ming Chuan University
Taiwan

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
    Open to opportunities
  • Profession
    Account Manager
    International Sales Mgr.
    CSO, Chief Strategy Officer
  • Fields
    Internet of Things (IoT)
    Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
    Consumer Electronics
  • Work experience
    10-15 years (6-10 years relevant)
  • Management
  • Skills
    Word
    PowerPoint
    Excel
    Microsoft Office
    SAP
    Project Management
    Supply Chain Management
    Customer Relationship Management
    Communication Skills
    Risk Management
    OEM Manufacturing Production
    ODM management
  • Languages
    English
    Professional
  • Highest level of education
    Bachelor

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    國際採購、產品企劃、PM、國外業務
  • Desired work locations
    Taipei City, Taiwan
  • Freelance
    Full-time freelancer

Work Experience

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Global Procurement Manager

Oct 2020 - Present
Taipei City, Taiwan
• Managed cost reduction through constant strategic material planning, vendor selection, and price negotiation in assembling mass production, ensuring cost stability and profitability that reduced cost by 10-20% annually • Worked with cross-functional teams, contractor manufacturers and suppliers to achieve established business goals and objectives • Supervise materials planning (Clear to build), inventory regulation, Excess & Obsolete (E&O) evaluation and estimation, New Product Material readiness, logistics readiness from components suppliers that deliver parts to Tier 1/2 companies for assembling and report risk mitigation that reduced cost by 15 –20 % • Cultivated and maintained strong supplier relationships to secure reliability and quality. • Managed all communications based on projects, presenting key problems and alternatives for resolution to the Hannstar Executive team • Established key performance criteria for selected suppliers and bargained on multiple factors to secure long-term strategic agreements that lead to substantial cost savings and enhanced service quality. •Reduced cost through constant strategic material planning, vendor selection, and price negotiation in mass production, ensuring cost stability and profitability. •Optimize inventory levels to balance supply and demand, minimizing excess or shortages. •Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure reliability and quality. •Market Intelligence Study: Conduct market intelligence studies to identify trends and opportunities for timely sourcing decisions. •Solved the sudden RMA issues from contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the sufficient supplies • Total procurement amount annually : USD 1,700,000-2,000,000 • Develop a comprehensive plan for the procurement of materials, leading to 20% USD350,000 reduction • Resolved a RMA issue from a new vendor to save USD 40,000 order.
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Sales Manager

Nov 2018 - Sep 2020
1 yr 11 mos
Taipei, Taiwan
Sales Manager Solomon Technology – Taipei, November 2018 – September 2020, 2 years •Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to accelerate business expansion by building a strong brand, partner internal & external key stakeholders •Executed marketing strategies and tactics through new product development, SEO ranking by keyword search, marketing newsletter of LCD display in digital channel •Strategic planning for analyzing leads and the pricing provided by competitor to ensure market competitiveness •Arranging the international conferences and meetings in order to review project scope, quality, effort, risk, time, cost to define end-to-end project planning within budget. •Delivered presentations to prospective clients that effectively showcased the company's products and services •Coordinated with suppliers and factories engineering team to accelerate customized project result •Analyzed competitor pricing and product offerings to ensure market competitiveness •Researched competitive products and services and developed strategies to capitalize on their weaknesses •Managed customization projects from sampling schedule to mass products by strategic and tactical planning with supply chain management •Expanded market opportunities, and conducted in-depth competitive industry analysis by evaluating products at trade shows, conventions, and industry events Sales Achievement: Exceeded sales target by 15% - EAU4KK/year OEM project Increased customer accounts from 0 – 17+ 5 customer referrals which led to acquiring more customers Successfully developed OEM/ODM projects from 0 to 15+ Exceeded sales target by 10% - USD 450K ODM project
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Sales Representative

Sep 2012 - Aug 2018
6 yrs 0 mos
Taiwan
•Responsible for selling, promoting, procuring TFT product line for US market •Built relationship with existing American customers (US, Mexico, Canada etc.) and distributors in US (Key Account: Microtips) •Coordinated with suppliers and factories to accelerate customized project result •Created professional sales presentations, conducted seminars to effectively demonstrate product features, competitive advantages, and market opportunities •Analyzed competitor pricing and product offerings to ensure market competitiveness •Delivered presentations to prospective clients that effectively showcased the company’s products and services •Researched competitive products and services and developed strategies to capitalize on their weaknesses •Managed customization projects from sampling schedule to mass products by strategic and tactical planning with supply chain management •Gained customer feedback, delivered presentations, provided training and education on product and service features and offerings •Sales Achievements: Exceeded sales target by 10% - annual sales of USD 1.6M Exceeded +1.6% total sales rate Successfully solved pending RMA from USD100M→0 Successfully increased accounts from 8→15 (includes direct end users) Successfully developed OEM/ODM projects from 0 to 15+ Exceeded sales target by 10% - USD 450K ODM project Reached to 100/100 scores of customer satisfaction survey

Education

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Bachelor’s Degree
English Language and Literature, General
2008 - 2012
Description
Business Administration credit

Licenses & Certifications

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EF Standard English Test (EF SET)
Issued Nov 2023
No Expiration Date
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Rutgers University
Credential ID: GALSDRLQ58R8
Issued Jun 2023
No Expiration Date
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Rutgers University
Credential ID: 8QXZ8T3LXEWE
Issued Jun 2023
No Expiration Date
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Google
Credential ID: RMURS9QG97DE
Issued Jun 2023
No Expiration Date