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About Me
Experienced professional with 10 years in the furniture industry, leading end-to-end product development and procurement. Skilled in supplier management, negotiations, and optimizing supply chains. Proven track record in team leadership and strategic planning, driving business growth and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibility:
- Played a key role in developing new designs for company launches and direct-to-customer products.
- Researched market trends and sourced new products to maintain a competitive edge.
- Designed promotional Graphic materials, including catalogs and brochures, for company events.
- Build 3D models or 3D illustrations for advertisement or customer presentation.
Current Status
Self Employed
Language
Spoken
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Malay
Written
Working Experience
1 Oct, 2017 - 15 Jun, 2024
Procurement & Development Assistant Manager
Eastern Smart Furniture Sdn Bhd, Selangor
Company Type
SME
Position
Manager
Specification
Art & Creative
Roles
Industrial / Product Designer
- Spearheaded the entire furniture development lifecycle with collaborated manufacturing partners from initial sketching to prototype creation and final mass production, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budget constraints.
- Oversee procurement and purchasing operations, managing supplier relationships, negotiations, and contracts to secure optimal pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
- Conducted regular supplier evaluations to assess performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness, implementing improvements as necessary to optimize supply chain efficiency.
- Actively sourced new suppliers and vendors to expand the supplier base and diversify sourcing options, mitigating risks and enhancing competitive advantage.
- Led a team in product sourcing, development, and procurement activities, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to foster their professional growth and achieve departmental objectives.
- Visited overseas trade shows to analyze market trends and gather insights for product development, supplier sourcing & strategic decision-making.
- Actively participated in company strategy planning sessions, offering insights, recommendations, and data-driven analyses to inform strategic decision-making and drive business growth and profitability.
- Provided support to higher management in strategic decision-making, offering insights and recommendations based on market analysis and industry trends.
1 Jun, 2014 - 15 Aug, 2017
Product Development cum Sales Coordinator
Ascent Furniture Sdn Bhd, KL
Company Type
SME
Position
Junior
Specification
Art & Creative
Roles
Industrial / Product Designer
- Participated in developing new designs for customers and trade events.
- Prepared technical and line drawings for factory production.
- Played a key role in selecting and approving fabric swatches and color panels
for production.
- Conducted quality and stability checks on samples before mass production.
- Designed brochures and catalogs for company events.
- Engaged with clients to develop new products.
- Served as a sales coordinator, managing customer orders from invoicing to
shipment.
- Acted as project manager for local furniture exhibitions, planning and
overseeing operations to ensure smooth execution and timely completion.
Education
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Major in Product & Industrial Design
Bachelor's Degree
Art/Design/Creative/Multimedia
1 Jun, 2010 - 1 Aug, 2013
Awards
3rd Prize Winner of MIFF Furniture Design Competition
3rd Prize Winner
Malaysia International Furniture Fair (MIFF)
13 Mar, 2013 - 13 Mar, 2014
Skill Sets
Tools & Software
Additional Information
Owns Transportation
Yes
Owns Laptop
Yes
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