James Chen

Experience

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  Universal Finance LLC

  Jan 1999 - Mar 2000

  Acquisition/Finance manager

  venture capital focusing in the state of California. Assist in project due diligent study for product and assist in tax planning for overseas investor. Product range from real estate investment to contract consulting for an avocado farm.

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  Tsain Zone Co. Ltd

  Apr 2001 - Jun 2007

  Production & Strategic Sourcing Operation Manager

  Responsible for operational related issues for the Southern China manufacturing plant. Tsain Zone is formulated on the basis of OEM products for Audio and Video accessories manufacturing. In-house manufacturing capabilities, include steel and aluminum fabrication, painting, assembly and packaging. The key to success is to find a balance between the Quality, Lead time and Cost.Customers include: Bose, Bowers & Wilkens, Yamaha, Omnimount, Sanus....etc(1) Provide leadership and technical guidance to production, coordinate with other function departments in planning and implementing manufacturing programs.(2) Analysis on the total cost of ownership/product cycle/maturity models.(3) Supervise the implementation and maintenance of all safety, health and environmental procedures in accordance with plant and company policies and guidelines.(4) Cooperate with engineering and QA to drive lean-sigma manufacturing to improve quality, cost and overall efficiency as well as implement and maintain the quality/ISO 9000 system.(5) Guide to develop, implement and maintain the equipment and tools maintenance/management system.(6) Prepare and controls departmental budget.(7) Hold regular cross-functional meetings to resolve most urgent matters by implementing operational strategies and processes.(8) Negotiate and maintain relationships with suppliers and develop alternative sources. RFx.(9) Evaluate procurement requirements and needs and compile a strategic supply planning.(10) Monitor commodity price development of materials and observe the development of demand and inventories in the required accuracy. Show less

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  Optimum Innovation Co. Ltd

  Aug 2007 - Jan 2011

  PM & Strategic Sourcing Operation Manager

  Optimum Innovation is specifically design to assist and aid product developments for all size of company where the resources and south east asian industries exposure are limited. It is designed to expedite the NPI process through its network of local vendors an technical knowledge of projects from Automotive, Electronics, Machinery, and Audio and Video industries. Timing and optimum performance are the two utmost important factors with all projects. It specializes in technical and high precision fabrication process such as machining and finishes on various materials.Initiate operational programs and practices in order to meet the target for each projects. Monitor financial performance of each projects and the market condition in different industry and commodity. Identify the risk and benefit of each projects as well as its pros and cons of the direction for the projects.Customers include: Eigenlabs,Hunter Stove....etc(1)To create and update development plans, ensure appropriate parties including legan and compliance departments and supporting units are kept in the loop.(2)Responsible for product strategies and features according to needs of customer segments, establish and execute product and business planning; design, monitor sales plans etc..(3)formulate responses to cope with the changes in product developments..(4)Lead and improve work flow through out the functional teams.(5)Forecast demand with support by proactive purchasing and logistics control and models.(6)Equip self and team with necessary skill and competences to achieve required tasks. (Hire, train and provide guidance and support to individual team members)(7)Manage and motivate team in a proactive and business focused manner by putting in place operational planning and control.(8)Responsible for P/L for each project. Prepare and control budget. Show less

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  Radio Holland Hong Kong

  Jan 2011 - May 2012

  Supply Chain Manager

  Radio Holland Hong Kong is a marine electronic specialist that provide service and sales for vessels of all types. The strategic position of RHHK is to provide equipment and services to the shipping industries in South China, Taiwan, Macau and Vietnam region.Maintain personal contact with internal customers being the top priority and investigate customer complaints and provide prompt solution. Restructure the logistics team from scratch, including hiring and training, due to past HR issues.(1) Manage and motivate a dedicate purchasing and logistics team in a proactive and business focused manner.(2) Maximize JIT delivery performance whilst seeking cost reduction opportunities-3PL. (3) Consistently monitor inventory levels whilst putting in place appropriate actions to reduce excess stock levels by reduce inventory to within 2 months TO.(4) Provide precision forecasting with close consultation with the sales and service manager and reliable delivery information to match cash flow.(5) Acts in accordance with the group's product, purchase, quality and service terms and conditions in relation to frame agreements and contracts.(6) Implement Purchase policies and terms & conditions to prevent conflict of interests.(7) Logistics Project management (RFQ, Tenders, ERP data maintenance, product/price comparison, reviews the performance of suppliers, monitor vendor compliances). Show less

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  鴻燊營造有限公司

  Sept 2012 - now

  Project/Program Manager,Value Chain Specialist

  Newly established real estate company acting as the Product Planning and Strategic implementation for 東建建設公司. And holding all the land and development ownership.Functions include:Land DevelopmentMass Transportation Residential Planning Project Residential Housing Construction Project ManagementResidential Housing Hospitality ManagementCommercial Unit Rental ManagementStrategic SourcingStrategic PlanningInterior Design......etc

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  燦昇建設有限公司

  Nov 2016 - now

  Business Development Manager