Gavin Sheng

Experience

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  Shanghai Light Industry Co., Ltd. For Foreign E&T Coop.

  Jul 2002 - Mar 2005

  Merchandiser

  Responsibilities:- Export sales in sewing machines, electrical appliance and cookware.- English interpreter for general manager and chairman of the board

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  Shanghai Bon Voyage International Trading Co., Ltd.

  Apr 2005 - Jan 2007

  Merchandiser

  Responsibilities:- Supplier sourcing in cookware, glassware and flatware- Import agent for various products

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  Carrefour Global Sourcing

  Feb 2007 - Dec 2007

  Merchandiser

  Sourcing for Carrefour hypermarkets in Asia and South America countries.Responsibilities:- Asia supplier sourcing and new product development for all home hardgoods including glassware, dinnerware, flatware, cookware, furniture etc.- Order follow up including delivery tracking and claim resolvingKey Achievements Included:- Developed a full Disney houseware offering 300+ SKUs.

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  Li & Fung Trading Service(Shanghai) Co.,Ltd

  Dec 2007 - Dec 2009

  Senior Merchandiser

  Exclusive sourcing agent for US retailer Kohl's Department Store.Responsibilities:- Supplier sourcing and new product development in tabletop, photo frame, cookware and store procurement.- Order management for on time delivery and quality claim resolution.- Cost optimization & negotiation with supplier to drive continuous cost competitiveness.Key Achievements- Developed $3M dinnerware set program.- Expanded photo frame category with $5M+ purchase

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  MSC Industrial Supply Co.

  Feb 2010 - now

  MSC is a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services with $3.2 billion sales over 1M SKUs.Responsibilities:- Lead global sourcing execution and implementation of private brand products including hand tools, material handling, fasteners, HVAC etc.- Define and execute cost management strategy - Drive continuous supplier lead time improvementKey Achievements included:- Effectively managed extensive Class C consumable items sourcing projects resulting $800k+ saving every year- Established effective tariffs mitigation process with $3M+saving- Created performance rating system for 400+ global import vendors. Show less Responsibilities- Lead supply planning team in effective order planning, placement and tracking to support the corporate fill rate goal- Identify and execute supply chain operation cost optimization.- Create and execute QC management strategy to drive supplier quality improvement.Key Achievements Included:- Top one customer fill rate of 98%+for the consecutive 5 years.- Established first FOB LCL port consolidation process and greatly improved freight cost efficiency.- $ 3M+ overstock balancing resolution. Show less

  • Senior Manager of Sourcing and Supply Chain

    Aug 2018 - now

  • Lead Supply Chain Manager

    Sept 2013 - Jul 2018

  • Sourcing Manager

    Feb 2010 - Aug 2013