Erin Ovcharski

I lead a team of professionals including supply chain managers, production planners and quality control specialists. I am responsible for recruiting, training and developing team members to ensure that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to respond to changing market needs and technical requirements. In Supply Chain Management, I establish and maintain strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure timely supply of high quality raw materials and components. I negotiate with suppliers to ensure that competitive pricing and reasonable lead times are obtained. I am responsible for developing production plans and scheduling arrangements to ensure the efficient operation of production lines to maximize capacity and productivity. I closely monitor the production process and oversee quality control measures to ensure that the parts produced meet strict quality standards and customer requirements. In addition, I work with the sales team to understand market demand and customer requirements in order to adjust supply chain and production plans in line with market trends and forecasts. I work closely with cross-functional teams to facilitate information sharing and collaboration to ensure coordinated operations across departments. As the Senior Director of Operations, Automotive Parts, I am required to stay abreast of industry trends and new technologies, and to continually seek opportunities for improvement and innovation in order to increase operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. In summary, my mission as Senior Director of Automotive Parts Operations is to lead the team to ensure the smooth operation of the supply chain and manufacturing processes to achieve the company's strategic goals and deliver superior products to our customers.

As the purchasing director, I am responsible for establishing and maintaining a good relationship with suppliers. I negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best purchasing terms and prices, and to ensure the suppliers' delivery capability and product quality. I work closely with suppliers to identify new sources of supply, evaluate supplier performance, and build long-term partnerships with them. I lead and manage the procurement team, ensuring that team members have the necessary skills and resources to perform procurement tasks. I assign tasks and projects and provide guidance and support to ensure the smooth running of the procurement process. I promote teamwork and communication to improve efficiency and performance. I focus on procurement risk management and supply chain stability. I closely monitor supply chain risks and take appropriate measures to mitigate the impact of potential risks. I work with the supply chain team to ensure timely logistics and inventory management to meet the company's production needs. In addition, I focus on cost control and maximizing procurement effectiveness. I work with the finance team to develop purchasing budgets and identify opportunities to reduce purchasing costs. I analyze purchasing data and market information to optimize purchasing decisions and negotiate long-term contracts with suppliers to obtain the best prices and favorable terms. I closely monitor market and industry developments. I conduct market research to learn about new product and technology trends and evaluate their application to the company's sourcing strategy. I attend industry conferences and seminars to share experiences and best practices with fellow industry professionals.

I am responsible for overseeing the work of the purchasing team. I assign tasks and projects and ensure that team members have the necessary training and resources to complete their work. I motivate team members and promote cooperation and coordination to improve team performance and productivity. I conduct performance appraisals and personal development plans to support the growth and development of team members. In addition, I focus on procurement process optimization and supply chain efficiency. I work with internal departments to understand their needs and coordinate with supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery and inventory management. I pay close attention to supply chain risks and take appropriate measures to minimize them and safeguard supply chain reliability. I focus on cost control and procurement effectiveness. I work with the finance team to develop procurement budgets and identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs. I analyze purchasing data and market information to optimize purchasing decisions and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best prices and favorable terms. As a Purchasing Manager, I continuously monitor market trends and industry changes. I conduct market research to identify new suppliers and sourcing opportunities, and stay in close contact with industry professionals for the latest industry information and best practices. Overall, as an Automotive Parts Sourcing Manager, I have the strategic planning and supply chain management skills to lead a team to achieve the company's sourcing goals. I focus on partnership with suppliers, optimizing the procurement process and pursuing cost control and maximizing procurement benefits. I continue to learn and develop my professional knowledge to adapt to the changes and challenges in the industry. I have encountered a lot of trials and tribulations but I always believe that hard work will lead to success.

I collaborate with team members on sales activities and promotions. I will participate in planning and organizing exhibitions, industry seminars and customer events to showcase our products and services and attract potential customers. I will work with the marketing department to carry out marketing activities and monitor sales performance and market feedback to make timely adjustments to sales strategies and plans. As a sales executive, I focus on team management and development. I will set clear sales goals and targets for team members and provide necessary training and support to improve their sales skills and expertise. I will conduct performance appraisals and incentives to motivate team members to achieve individual and team sales goals. I also work with other departments such as Supply Chain and Customer Service. I would coordinate with the supply chain department to ensure timely deliveries and inventory management to meet customer needs. I will work with the customer service team to handle customer complaints and issues and seek solutions to maintain good customer relationships and word-of-mouth. In addition, I continuously monitor market and industry developments. I will conduct market research to understand competitor dynamics and product innovations to maintain our competitiveness. I will attend industry conferences and trainings to continuously learn and update my knowledge and trends in the auto parts industry.

2004-2008 Participated in volunteer clubs for environmental and public service organizations, which have organized school clean-ups, anti-plastic pollution, educational outreach, energy conservation, charity sales, community service, environmental action, animal rescue, educational support and disaster relief.