DEAN LEE

Experience

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  GAIBO

  Jan 2004 - May 2006

  Assistant Production Manager

  ● Assist sample development stage based on job order, bulk production (woven), shipment schedule, update delivery● Monitor daily production line in China and report to a manager● Managed woven (junior, casual clothing) sales line (SK Networks, SG Corporation, SHIN SUNG TONG SANG)

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  DESTIL

  Jun 2006 - Feb 2008

  Production Manager

  ● Manage sample development stage based on job order, bulk production, shipment schedule, update delivery● Explore new manufacture in China and review pricing with all suppliers to ensure the cost-saving process● Negotiate the best price, improve quality, discuss punctual delivery with suppliers & manufactures● Report daily production status to head office and share the management chart● Solving a problem with suppliers and factory if any material quality issues

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  Korea Marine Industrial Co., Ltd

  Mar 2008 - Dec 2011

  Team Leader of the Chinese Business Department

  ● Built a stable business line for squid jig in Taiwan and sale fishery equipment, materials (squid jig, jigging machine, lamp, etc)● Established the saury fishery distribution line to the company ● Manage transshipment work on the sea and connect between carrier ship's company in Korea and fishery company in Taiwan ● Deal with inquiry fishery equipment from China, Taiwan and manage orders (offer, purchase, production, shipment, payment)● Solving a problem with suppliers and factory if any quality issues ● Visit buyers to Taiwan regularly and carry out buyer's visits Show less

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  GUANGZHOU METALLO HARDWARE TRADINGCO., LTD.

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2021

  General Manager

  ● Achieved to register as one of Macy's Merchandising Group's (MMG) Nominated Metal Trim Supplier List, August 2014● Contributed to receive Macy's order (THALIA, JMC, ALFANI, INC, CHATER CLUB) and increased sales volume ● Lead Macy's management services (Conflict Minerals Policy, Higg Index Platform, MMG Questionnaire, Macy's Quarterly Report, T1 Project)● Oversee China office, coordinates warehouse and leads sales, purchasing teams● Supervise for all sales administration activities ● Manage buyer's mail communication (Macy's, Byer California, POONGIN, cult gaia) Macy's: Action required notification, Nominated Trim Quarterly Sales Report, Higg Index, T1 Byer California (garment vendor): Macy's Order (JMC), KOHLS POONGIN (garment vendor): Macy's Order (JMC, CHARTER CLUB, ALFANI, INC), WHBM ● Analyse data to monitor sales performance and develop improvement plans● Negotiate and bargain the best price, terms with suppliers, manufacturers● Solving a problem with suppliers and factory if any material quality issues, delivery● Provide product information, recommendations, and solutions to customers● Monitor suppliers (production line), adjust production input, discovering new manufacturers● Manage to develop new sample monthly and oversee all trims, accessories (necklace, metal trim, rhinestone, lace, crochet, appliqué, running yardage, elastic band, belt, label, tag, heat transfer, zipper, button, etc.)● Provide acceptable quality level with California proposition 65 in US market, coordinate with USA buyers, designers, Dealing with Private Label Order and implement quality test with designated testing lab (SGS, FITI, INTERTEK)● Explore sourcing network in China and constantly review pricing with all suppliers to ensure cost-saving procurement● Frequent visit to factories in Guangdong to review service performance and explore new business opportunities ● Occasional travel to China mainland, Vietnam and carry out buyer's visits Show less

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  INNOFLOW VINA

  Nov 2021 - now

  Senior Manager

  Product Development Support & Sales