Gloria Kuo

HSNF, North London N10 Sourcing and Supply Chain Manager – Aug. 2016 to Present eCommerce beauty wholesaler  Negotiating pricing and production time with overseas factories to ensure company get the best possible terms Forecasting stock demand for the different channels in the business to ensure right stock level for all SKUs responsible Key Account management for 2 branded companies which we have contract for distribution their products, by looking after day to day business, from new product launch to all aspects of communication, pricing, marketing…of branded products Sourcing beauty & health and lifestyle products. Briefing designer to create label, artwork for factories Ensuring all pre-production and production samples are organised and signed off internally and externally Managing lead time from purchase order through to final delivery to the UK Commissioning quality Control inspections on final goods before shipping Improving products and packaging in conjunction with the QC reports Negotiating best rate for forwarding goods to the UK, with various forwarders Knowledge of Far East Manufacturing and dealing with duty, customs Attending trade fairs in the Far East to meet potential new suppliers and understand product trend Communicate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. Build strong relation with suppliers

Designer Parfums specializes in developing, manufacturing, marketing and the global distribution of luxury fragrances. * Vendor Management, working with suppliers/ manufacturers of packages, labels, bottles, perfume oi, filler in Europe and Far East to ensure timely delivery on agreed quality, service and price. * Manage the complete production and inventory process for the allocated SKUs * Create BOMs, issue work orders, receive stock, reconcile stock in MRP after each production * Raise and expedite POs and maintain strong relationships with suppliers * Problem solving any day to day production issues by laisse closely with factories. * Assist in new product development and ensure smooth transition of NPD to production * Oversee the inventory management within the warehouse and bin locations responsible for productions to run smoothly and accurately

ViewSonic has been a market leader with some of the latest visual technologies on the market for more than two and a half decades. Viewsonic Europe in London office is in charge of the whole European market with warehouse in the Netherlands * Vendor Management, working with Projector, LCD monitor, Digital Signage suppliers in the Far East to ensure timely delivery to meet demand. * Demand planning and fulfilment, based on the forecast from Product managers/Regional sales to plan the quantities/models to buy using Citrix Client and Oracle ERP. * Issue PO and negotiate with supplier for terms, leadtime..etc. * Closely watch inventory level daily and take appropriate actions to avoid excess stock or shortages * Provide weekly and monthly report for management review * Provide audit report based on auditor’ request * Work with product BU in HQ and local product mangers on new product transition plan.

Akai Europe Limited is in charge of the whole European market and has successfully relaunched the brand across Europe, reversing the demise of the brand in the late 1990’s. Due to the small size of our London team, we worked closely together taking care of every aspect of the business. * General Logistics Liaison/Supply Chain Management, liaison and management of orders, lead-times, payment (with LC working knowledge), shipments, and documentation. * Vendor Management, working with CRT and LCD/Plasma suppliers in both the Far East and Europe on product, prices, lead-times, liaison and cost negotiation. * Sales coordination of Akai branded products to distributors across Europe, including Nordic countries, UK, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Baltic States, and Eastern Europe. * Coordination between headquarters in Hong Kong/Singapore to produce weekly and monthly business reports