Ricky Chan

Recruited to manage a critical cross-functional project ensuring the successful market launch of a new pharmaceutical product. Crisis Solved: Mitigated critical raw material shortages by rapidly diversifying the supply base across India, USA, and Germany, preventing stockouts in the Canadian market. Commercial Win: Led and closed a complex compensation negotiation valued at £1.4 million. Savings: Delivered £500k in immediate savings and established the framework for a further £300k reduction.

Led procurement operations and strategy for a manufacturing firm, focusing on cost control and ERP integration. 30% Cost Savings: Achieved significant reduction by identifying and validating alternative suppliers for key components. Logistics Optimisation: Sourced a new Trans-Atlantic Freight Forwarder (10% saving) and negotiated a 7.5% reduction with domestic couriers. ERP Super User: Led the setup and integration of the ERP system to optimize inventory levels and prevent overstock/understock scenarios.

Directed global sourcing and category management for an Australian-owned firm, managing remote teams across China, Australia, and the UK. 100% KPI Achievement: Improved Shipment KPI to 100% on-time delivery within one year. Growth: Drove a 25% volume increase for the key ALDI UK account. Team Leadership: Managed remote teams across China (Sourcing) and Australia (QA, Logistics).

Advanced from Manager to Director, overseeing high-value supply networks for ALDI’s global markets. Portfolio: Managed the Home Appliances category with a total value exceeding $60 million USD. Strategy: Harmonised global requirements for a single microwave oven order valued at $10 million USD. Innovation: Developed and launched successful Floorcare and Beauty Appliance ranges generating $15M USD. Growth: Played a key role in the company’s expansion from 10 to over 300 staff.

Led the Audio and Video Team, driving strategic sourcing, category growth, and establishing key supplier partnerships in the electronics sector. Focused on business development, procurement strategy, and global market expansion across Europe and South America. Financial Impact & Growth: Managed a high-value $40 million procurement portfolio, successfully achieving 20% year-on-year turnover increase through optimized sourcing and product line launches. Market Expansion & Strategy: Successfully developed and expanded the LCD TV business for the South American market, significantly enhancing regional product reach and market share. Strategic Sourcing: Positioned the MP3 business as a primary supplier for the French office, securing long-term partnerships and substantially increasing sales volume through effective contract negotiation and procurement planning. Product Development: Successfully spearheaded the launch of a licensed DVD player line, contributing directly to the overall year-on-year revenue growth. Commercial Acumen: Consistently identified growth opportunities, optimized supply chains, and enhanced product offerings to drive commercial success across the electronics category. Skills: Strategic Sourcing | Category Management | Vendor Management | Contract Negotiation | Global Expansion | Procurement Planning | Supply Chain Efficiency | Commercial Acumen | Electronics Sourcing

Built and established procurement and merchandising activities from the ground up, specializing in the audio and home appliance categories. This foundational role was critical in defining the early procurement process and growing the business unit into a multi-million dollar operation. Business Establishment & Growth: Led the creation of the audio and appliance product teams, successfully establishing a business unit that achieved an annual turnover of $26 million. Procurement Process Design: Supported the initial design and implementation of the procurement process, including defining supplier onboarding protocols and structuring early contract development standards. Category Management Expertise: Developed extensive foundational expertise in Category Management and merchandising, driving focused category expansion within the competitive home appliance sector. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams in Quality Assurance (QA), Sourcing, and Logistics to ensure cohesive operations and efficient supply chain flow. Skills: Procurement Process Design | Category Management | Supplier Onboarding | Contract Development | Cross-functional Collaboration | Sourcing | Home Appliances | Business Growth | Vendor Management