Ethan Huang

Global sourcing and supply chain manager @ Birgma

About

Results-driven senior supply chain leader with 18+ years of experience optimizing procurement, logistics, and inventory systems across Asia. Proven track record of aligning supply chain strategies with organizational goals, delivering $8M+ in cost savings, and leading cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence. Adept at leveraging digital tools (SAP, Power BI, Tableau) to enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and foster supplier partnerships. Passionate about mentoring teams and implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste and accelerate growth.

Country

China

City

Shenzhen

Industry

Sporting Goods

Skill

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) | APICS , ERP Systems: SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis , Procurement Negotiation, Supply Chain Management

Experience

Global sourcing and supply chain manager

Birgma

2020-8 - Present · 6 yrs 2 mos

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

- Leading supply chain operations for sporting goods. - Spearheaded regional supply chain strategy, reducing lead times by 25% and boosting annual revenue by 15%. - Negotiated contracts with 50+ suppliers, achieving **18% cost savings** and **98% on-time delivery**. - Collaborated cross-functionally to streamline order-to-cash cycles, cutting $2M in operational costs through demand-driven planning. - Redesigned logistics networks with 3PL providers, slashing freight costs by 22% and improving on-time delivery to 98%. - Mentored a 10-member team to adopt Lean Six Sigma, reducing process waste by 20%.

Supply Chain Manager

Trek Bicycle

2014-6 - 2020-7 · 6 yrs 2 mos

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

- Tracked KPIs for product, quality and delivery, using Tableau dashboards to identify bottlenecks and improve forecast accuracy by 35%. - Achieved $1M annual savings by revamping supplier contracts and logistics networks. - Increased local ASEAN sourcing by 50% through a regional supplier diversity program. - Led Lean Manufacturing initiatives, improving production efficiency by 30% and shortening lead times by 40%.

Sourcing & Product Development Consultant

Intertek Testing Services Shenzhen Ltd.

2006-7 - 2011-9 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

- Advised global clients (Walmart, Decathlon, Mattel) on cost reduction, compliance, and supplier development. - Supported new product launches with technical expertise in safety and regulatory standards.