Szuhan Chen

Lead end-to-end materials operations for the Philippines factory, managing a team of 13+. Oversee production planning, material control, import/export coordination, and warehouse operations to ensure supply chain stability and on-time delivery. ▸ Develop and execute annual, quarterly, and monthly master production schedules, monitoring progress and shipment fulfillment. ▸ Manage raw material lead times and material readiness to minimize shortage risks and maintain production continuity. ▸ Oversee inventory control including cycle counts and periodic stock-takes to ensure system-physical accuracy.

Led master scheduling and capacity planning across three factory sites and subcontract operations in the Philippines, with cost optimization and maximum shipment output as core objectives. ▸ Developed and monitored annual and monthly demand plans, adjusting production schedules in real time based on execution status. ▸ Managed production team recruitment, organization, and daily operations, building a stable and high-performing planning function. ▸ Drove demand waterfall and rolling forecast management to strengthen sales-operations alignment. ▸ Conducted short, mid, and long-term capacity analysis across manpower, equipment, and materials dimensions to support management decisions.

Responsible for master production schedule issuance and capacity planning across 27 production lines at a footwear manufacturing facility in Vietnam, serving multiple international brand clients. ▸ Issued monthly master production schedules for all 27 lines, ensuring alignment with brand order requirements and delivery commitments. ▸ Executed quarterly and annual capacity planning, confirming order delivery feasibility across multiple brand clients including Nike and Adidas. ▸ Tracked daily material arrival and production output, intervening in line abnormalities and progress control. ▸ Monitored order fulfillment status to ensure shipment targets were consistently met.

Supported procurement and supply chain operations at Hitron's Vietnam manufacturing facility in Hai Phong, focusing on local sourcing and supplier development during the factory's early operational stage. ▸ Coordinated parts fulfillment and tracked material availability to support uninterrupted production. ▸ Sourced and evaluated local mechanical parts suppliers, managing specification communication and qualification process. ▸ Implemented supply chain strategies to improve procurement efficiency and reduce lead time risk. ▸ Trained and guided procurement team members on sourcing procedures and supplier management practices.

Led the greenfield setup and subsequent operations of a new electronics assembly factory in the Philippines, covering the full project lifecycle from planning through to production launch. Project Phase: ▸ Consolidated cross-departmental requirements and developed the overall project execution plan. ▸ Managed factory layout and workflow design, contractor coordination, and site supervision; obtained business and import/export licenses. ▸ Designed overseas subsidiary organizational structure, compensation framework, and executed local recruitment. ▸ Established Taiwan-Philippines material supply chain, developed local suppliers, and managed RFQ and specification alignment. Operations Phase: ▸ Managed factory production activities and all indirect support functions to ensure smooth daily operations. ▸ Oversaw cross-site production and sales coordination and master schedule issuance. ▸ Planned material supply for new product introductions and drove local material sourcing initiatives.

Led the greenfield setup of a new food manufacturing facility in the Philippines, completing construction and achieving production launch within eight months. ▸ Coordinated contractors, equipment suppliers, and the management team throughout the entire project lifecycle. ▸ Planned equipment capacity allocation, production flow, and process layout; calculated and confirmed manpower requirements. ▸ Managed procurement of equipment and tooling from suppliers across Taiwan, China, Japan, and the Philippines. ▸ Developed the factory quality control plan and successfully obtained GMP and HACCP certifications.

Oversaw production scheduling across multiple manufacturing processes including stamping, casting, grinding, polishing, electroplating, and painting, ensuring smooth inter-process flow and equipment utilization. ▸ Designed scheduling tools and inventory management systems for each process, improving equipment utilization rates through optimized planning. ▸ Managed Taiwan-sourced material supply and executed in-house inventory cost optimization initiatives. ▸ Conducted production efficiency and capacity analysis, tracked achievement rates, and proposed concrete improvement actions. ▸ Coordinated subcontract process suppliers on scheduling, inbound material control, and specification communication.

Handled international sales and order management for automotive parts, covering the full cycle from customer development through to order fulfillment. ▸ Proactively reached out to overseas clients to develop and maintain order pipelines. ▸ Provided product quotations based on client requirements and negotiated terms through to confirmed purchase orders. ▸ Negotiated pricing with suppliers and tracked production progress and delivery fulfillment. ▸ Conducted regular reviews of client order status to maintain stable long-term customer relationships.