Raymond Siu

• Demand Control function for the business: balancing demand to supply in the execution of the strategic plan.
• Communicating gaps to plan into the S&OP process.
• Managing internal and external communications.
• Priority management for inbound and special demands.
• Coordinate the S&OE process for the NZ business. Coordinate Excess & Obsolete reduction plans with Working Capital that deliver at or below target.
• Liaise with the Supply Planning team on network balancing.
• Coordinate the portfolio management process, providing key outputs for decision-making.
• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the supply chain engagement process and overall supply chain process.
• Support to improve business portfolio streamlines processes within S&OP for NZ.
• Improvement projects to streamline procurement and planning processes.

Achievement

• Improved S&OP accuracy and responsiveness through better vendor and forecast alignment.

• Developed demand plans utilizing sales and marketing inputs to drive strategic initiatives.
• Issued and tracked purchase orders while managing supplier pricing and delivery terms.
• Collaborated with suppliers to resolve production and delivery challenges effectively.
• Established demand plan based on marketing and sales forecasts for accurate projections.
• Created supplier forecasts and negotiated pricing to enhance cost efficiency.
• Conducted follow-ups with suppliers to ensure adherence to production timelines.
• Managed warehouse operations, optimizing inventory flow and space allocation.
• Maintained strong relationships with suppliers through regular site visits and performance evaluations.

Achievement

• Improved material planning flexibility, reducing waste, and excess stock.
• Strengthened supplier relationships through regular site visits and performance reviews.

• Led procurement and supply chain operations across product development, sourcing, QA, and logistics. Negotiated global procurement agreements, conducted supplier audits, and managed cost and quality improvement initiatives.
• Benchmarking on production costs for potential savings, supplier negotiation.
• Ensure all subordinates are aligned with the updated status of daily work and tasks on hand.
• Internal resource allocations and management of the team.
• Prepare strategy planning, and risk assessment for all supply chain and supplier levels.
• Supplier audit and evaluation assessment code of conduct reviews.
• Troubleshooting for production capacity, difficulties, and maximizing efficiency.
• Handle with sub-suppliers such as lower material levels, metal, plastic, and fabric.
• Search for competitive alternative manufacturers.

Achievements

• Facilitated the production transition from China to Hungary, sourcing new suppliers in Asia.
• Reduced costs by eliminating intermediary agents and sourcing directly from manufacturers.
• Set up a quality control platform, and trained the team in supplier evaluation and compliance.

• Oversaw company-wide procurement, supplier performance, and operational strategy.
• Negotiated pricing, terms, and purchasing agreements.
• Implemented systems for quality, supply chain, and engineering workflows.
• Production planning and control.
• P&L of the business operation.
• New product development, project management, supplier’s audit.
• Implement a system and structure for the company (supply chain, quality, production,).
• Engineering, finance, and operations.
• Create flexibility for a fast-paced environment, adapting to change and urgency.
• Develop product specifications and criteria to lead in resolving ad hoc issues.

Achievements

• Redesigned export packaging for significant cost savings.
• Trained suppliers to align more closely with design and production needs.

• Started as a Key Account Manager, then promoted to Senior Operations Manager to manage the supply chain of products.
• Supervisors of the Baby division at both the Hong Kong and China offices (strollers, juvenile furniture, soft goods accessories).
• Manage all aspects of the Commercial Business, leading the project team, engineering, sourcing, QCQA, and supply management.
• Reporting to HQ in Sweden for progress and updates in all areas.
• Setting product target cost and budget cost for division operations.
• Keeping track of the overall deliveries.
• To synchronize and harmonize the whole operations between SE, HK, CN, and suppliers.

Achievements

• Rebuild and restructure from a split functional team to regroup the category team.
• The company needed an investment firm for capital injection to increase cash flow capacity and required better business terms from key suppliers in order to close the deal with the main shareholder. With negotiation and discussion, all key suppliers agreed and succeeded with the capital injection.

• Led a team of design and mechanical engineers in China, overseeing product development from concept through production.
• Sourced materials and components; negotiated pricing and quality specifications with suppliers.
• Coordinated with test labs to ensure compliance with product standards and regulatory requirements.
• Managed end-to-end project planning: design, tooling, pilot production, BOM, and IPL validation.
• Collaborated with overseas offices in the USA (Marketing) and the UK (Design/Engineering).
• Provided technical support and approved part sign-offs for international teams.
• Led local product development projects and process improvements.

Achievement

• Achieved a 15% cost reduction in stroller production by analyzing product structure and.

• Oversaw supplier and client communication, contract clarity, and compliance, project delivery.
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• Increased departmental business by 60% and grew the team from 3 to 7.

• Directed procurement activities for New Product Introductions (NPI); managed suppliers transitions.
  Achievements
• Production setting up and transferring production facilities from HK to China.

• Improved cross-department operations and clarified technical project scopes.

• Oversaw project planning, CNC programming, and production cost control.