derek haapanen
vice president of operations
About
Drive international operation activities that develop, expand, and optimize vendor network and partnerships in global , supply chain, and sourcing expert with 15 year’s Asian procurement/sourcing management experience including 8+ years in senior-leadership role. Develop business initiatives that grow future international partnerships. Deliver process improvements leading to cost-effective operations, enhanced profitability, and private brand growth. Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.
hong kong
hong kong
retail
merchandising, negotiation, sourcing, assortment, global sourcing, retail, inventory management, logistics, private label, process improvement, purchasing, strategic sourcing, trend analysis, inventory control, merchandise planning, management, visual merchandising, team leadership
Experience
vice president of operations
michaels stores, inc.
senior buyer
electrolux
Met manufacturing deadlines for $32M in electronics, packaging, motors, lights, nonferrous metals, and cooling systems; Drove large projects, developed new China suppliers, directed global teams, and managed logistics. Led quality and cost-reduction programs. Expedited new-product testing to bring products to the market faster. Trimmed $900k from costs and significantly improved supply chain by replacing wood bases with EPS. Generated $201K+ in cost savings within dryer, condenser, and wire basket supplier lines; capitalized on fluency in Chinese to lead engineering groups on sourcing trips throughout Asia to develop factories.
director - supplier optimization
michaels stores, inc.
Sourcing Operations Manager for Kids, Bake Ware, Ribbons, Paper Craft, Storage, Impulse, and Wood Products.
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