Tim Chiang

Experience

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  Jowett Group

  Sept 2001 - Jan 2021

  • Planned and executed sourcing activities for production planning, product development and cost analysis, ensuring on time delivery of customer products manufactured in Jowett Group’s factory in Mexico and Taiwan• Identified business opportunities and generated an additional $10 million in volume to drive growth and maximize Americas value offering in 2017• Increased gross margin 3.3% by managing and improving factory quality with implementation of Lean Manufacturing.• Ensured average of 94% on time delivery with 1.2 million units of garments per month, with a defective quality rate of less than 2.4%.• Developed purchasing plan to maintain competitive pricing and supply chain• Developed long-term sourcing plans and strategies with key clienteles.• Ensured product, margin, delivery and quality control disciplines and expectations were achieved through vendor relationship management and process improvements Show less • Supervised the execution of vendor evaluation and raw material selection and procurement• Initiated and implemented new raw material sourcing strategy and reduced overall material manufacturing cost by 6.2%for the first half 2005• Developed and maintained a matrix of 30 vendors of various raw materials for effective vendor evaluation and selection• Ensured focused development in Lean Manufacturing. Presented and implemented corporate wide initiative on Lean Manufacturing• Developed and implemented pricing, and marketing strategies to support financial objectives• Developed and maintained a strategic vision for all product lines Show less • Managed the set up and implementation of company’s IT infrastructure design and ERP system• Strengthened and built strategic partnerships with selected sales account matrix• Developed new vendor partnership with various clients resulting in 20% growth of our factory capacity volume• Designed and implemented new ERP system resulting in 30% increase in work process efficiency• Coordinated system and network integration among Taiwan, Mexico and US facility to improve overall communication and key file sharing Show less

  • President of America’s Operation

    Mar 2007 - Jan 2021

  • Director of Global Sourcing and Manufacturing

    Jan 2003 - Mar 2007

  • Brand and IT Manager

    Sept 2001 - Jan 2003