Kevin Chu

• Led a sourcing team of 5 members to achieve annual new product development (NPD) goals across various product categories for all acquired brands (50+)
• Optimized sourcing Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) in collaboration with Commercial expansion team, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability
• Collaborated with Multinational Category/Brand Managers on product management, enhance purchasing efficiency and optimize supplier performance for acquired brands
• Implemented Strategic Sourcing Plans to maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring continuous development, cost savings, and improved payment terms
• Worked with Quality Management teams to ensure product meet global compliance and quality standards (LFGB, FDA, EN71, ASTM, EUTR, REACH, CA Prop 65, TSCA, Oeko-tex)
• Reporting to Director of Sourcing and Purchasing (Hongkongese).

Category : All categories across the company, i.e. Household, Home furnishing, Kitchen and cooking, DIY Tools, Gardening, Beauty and Wellness, Sports and Outdoor, Babies & Kids, Pets, Softgoods, Electronic and Home Appliance...etc.

Achievement :

• Supplier consolidation : -20%
• Price reduction : -8%
• Payment term improvement : eliminated all deposits payment, average net 14 days
• Annual sourcing goal 800+ SKUs

• Collaborated with internal development team & QA team for OEM/ODM Project development and ensured regulatory compliance (GS, CE/Machinery directive & EMC, PAHs, RoHS)
• Managed large quantity orders (100+) from inquiry to shipment, based on mail order packaging
• European discounter (i.e Aldi) promotional orders handling from tender until shipment

Category : AC & DC Power tools, Electrical garden tools & Automotive tools

• Managed end-to-end project development for diverse product categories independently
• Discounter (i.e. Aldi, Lidl) tender project and order handling.
• Led supplier development with BSCI audit process
• Ensure product compliance (LFGB, GS, CE, EMC, R&TTE, PAHS, RoHS) with testing lab
• Supervised a team of 2 merchandisers.

Category : Sundries, i.e. Household, Kitchenware, Best Ager / Bathroom item, Pet item, Consumer Electronic, Lighting...etc..

• Coordinated with overseas customers and suppliers to ensure project schedules on track
• Supervised a team of 1 merchandiser and 1 assistant merchandiser.

Category : Home Decoration (Ceramic, Glassware, Metal ware), Gift & Premium, Indoor furniture

• Collaborated with French buyers for product selection and order forecasting
• Managed OEM/ODM project development from concept to shipment in a tight schedule
• Coordinated with testing labs for regulatory compliance (EMC, LVD, RoHS, REACH).

Category : Consumer Electronic, Audio Item, Gift & Premium

• Handled OEM projects from inquiry to shipment
• Conducted inspections and factory visits in Mainland China
• Coordinated with testing labs for regulatory compliance (EN71, ASTM ...etc).

Category : Sundries, Gift & Premium, Plush Toys

• Followed up orders from inquiry to shipment.

Category : Indoor/Office furniture, Bathroom Accessories