Helena zhang

* + 15 years Sourcing and merchandising for US & EU retailers's China buying office * Board product knowledge with general merchandise, including indoor and out door furnitures, bathroom furniture, kitchen accessory, writing instrument, stationary and shipping and mailing products. * Board knowledge of all sorts of basic materials and production knowledge, e.g. Solid wood, particle board and MDF, metal, plastic, fabric, leather & etc * Familiar with both UK and US market product testing requirement * Focused on supplier sourcing, supplier management, merchandising team management & KPI performance management, new product development. * Manage Lean manufacturing improvement through cross function team * Always interesting in sourcing new suppliers and building up solid, efficient and productive team Specialties: * Knowledge of US & EU retailer's buying and merchandising system * Product development and supplier sourcing * Supplier management and vendor base management * Cost reduction * Working with cross function team * Working with 3PL service provider * Team management