芷伃 周

【Key Achievements】 • Cost Leadership & Strategic Sourcing: Delivered a cumulative $700K USD in cost savings on existing orders by leveraging Should-Cost modeling and precision negotiation tactics, significantly enhancing project profit margins.  • Supply Chain Resilience: Architected a robust supply chain for Liquid Cooling solutions; successfully qualified and integrated Second Sources for critical components (e.g., Cold Plates, QDs, Manifolds) to mitigate supply chain disruption risks and ensure production stability.  【Professional Responsibilities】 • NPI/NPD Sourcing & Execution: Lead procurement strategies for Liquid Cooling products, managing the full cycle from RFQ floating and supplier scanning to vendor development and BOM verification.  • End-to-End Cost Management: Drive price negotiations and finalization; prepare detailed cost sheets and approval notes based on Should-Cost models and Make vs. Buy analysis.  • Design to Value (DtV) Integration: Partner with R&D, Production, Quality, and Finance teams to implement DfM and cost-optimization initiatives during proto procurement and NPD activities.  • Thermal Sourcing Expertise: Specialized in sourcing high-performance thermal parts, ensuring material follow-ups and on-time delivery to meet strict project timelines and mass production (MP) schedules.  • Risk & Structural Analysis: Conduct deep-dive cost breakdown analysis and implement rigorous supply risk management protocols to navigate uncertainties in emerging cooling technologies.

Multi-Product Category Management: Managed sourcing and pricing for connector components across diverse business units, including Motherboard (MB), VGA, IoT, and Server product lines. • Massive Portfolio Oversight: Led supplier evaluation and RFQ planning for over 1,000 part numbers (P/Ns) throughout critical phases: design freeze, cost review, and production ramp-up. • EMS Model Expertise: Supported both Turnkey and Assign EMS models, ensuring technical specification alignment, cost competitiveness, and stable delivery schedules. • Cross-Functional Alignment: Partnered with design, engineering, and factory teams to synchronize supplier readiness with key project milestones. • Specialized Procurement: Managed sourcing, negotiation, and inventory control for customized/special-spec parts to meet unique design requirements.  • Strategic Pricing: Responsible for connector RFQ (Request for Quotation) and intensive price negotiations to maintain cost leadership.

Strategic Sourcing for Cloud Servers: Led sourcing for fans and heatsinks used in high-performance cloud servers built for major CSP clients including Meta, AWS, and Microsoft. • Supplier Qualification: Qualified suppliers across global regions to meet stringent thermal performance and reliability specifications. • NPI Collaboration: Collaborated with mechanical, NPI, and program management teams to track component readiness for EVT/DVT/PVT builds. • Material Strategy & Improvements: Managed material selection and cost improvement initiatives based on product design and mass production requirements.  • Global Coordination: Supported cross-site procurement coordination for volume builds under time-sensitive production schedules to ensure supply stability for overseas factories.

Commodity Management: Managed the sourcing of XTAL, LED, and coin battery components for high-density cloud server platforms. • Consistent Cost Optimization: Achieved 3–5% cost reduction per quarter through structured supplier negotiations and competitive benchmarking. • Risk Mitigation: Coordinated second-source development and supplier transitions to effectively reduce cost and mitigate lead time risks. • NPI Sourcing Lead: Acted as the sourcing lead in new product builds, working closely with engineering and planning teams to ensure material readiness. • Operational Alignment: Managed supplier relationships to improve material cost and quality while supporting overseas production operations.

COVID-19 Crisis Management: Successfully navigated extreme global supply chain disruptions during the pandemic, proactively resolving shortage issues to maintain uninterrupted production lines.  • Operational Execution: Handled PO execution and meticulous material tracking for thermal-related mechanical components (Fans/Heatsinks).  • Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborated with engineering and planning departments to ensure timely procurement aligned with strict production builds.  • Schedule & Vendor Management: Monitored delivery schedules and managed professional vendor communication utilizing SAP and Excel.  • Inventory Control: Managed inventory levels and reconciled procurement accounts to ensure operational efficiency and project progress.

Global Client Management: Coordinated material readiness and procurement timelines for Tier-1 global clients including Facebook (Meta), Amazon, and Tencent.  • BOM & Shortage Mitigation: Facilitated BOM tracking and intensive supplier communication to mitigate material shortages during critical server development phases.  • Project Scheduling: Supported internal teams by aligning component status with complex build schedules during early-stage projects (EVT/DVT).  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Managed project execution and resource coordination, serving as the primary point of contact for customer progress updates.

• Supported RFQ processing and demand planning for semiconductor brands including Intel, Mellanox, ISSI, and Microchip. • Tracked customer forecasts (FCAST) and coordinated purchasing and shipment schedules with internal and external stakeholders. • Prepared monthly pricing reports and assisted in logistics documentation and vendor communication.

• Managed daily store operations, team schedules, and inventory restocking. • Delivered consistent service performance across multiple product categories and departments.

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