James
Supply Chain & Global Sourcing Leader | Driving Cost Reduction, Inventory Optimization & Supplier Strategy | Asia Manufacturing Expert | NetSuite | S&OP | MBA | Mandarin
- Role
- Global Sourcing and Supply Manager at Solo Brands
- Location
- Providence, UT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James
Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing leader with 7+ years of experience managing global procurement strategy, supplier development, and demand planning across multinational manufacturing environments. Proven track record delivering $9M+ in cost savings, optimizing global supplier networks, and improving inventory performance through strategic sourcing and operational planning. Experienced leading cross-functional initiatives across engineering, operations, finance, and sales to support international product development and distribution. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese with extensive supplier development and factory audit experience across Asia.
Experience
Global Sourcing and Supply Manager
Oct 2024 — Present · Dallas, TX, US
Delivered $9M+ annual cost savings through supplier consolidation, global RFQ programs, and low-cost country sourcing initiatives• Led cross-functional SKU rationalization and inventory optimization initiative, partnering with Sales and Marketing to reduce slow-moving inventory and generate $3M in annual carrying cost savings.• Negotiated multi-year supplier agreements improving pricing structures, rebate programs, and payment terms across global suppliers.• Conducted supplier audits and capability assessments across China, Vietnam, and Cambodia, strengthening supplier quality and manufacturing readiness.• Lead global S & OP and S & OE planning cadence to align demand forecasts with production capacity and supplier availability.• Develop supply chain performance metrics including OTD, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and capacity utilization.• Partner with engineering, quality, finance, and operations teams to align sourcing strategy with product development and cost targets.• Implement supplier risk mitigation strategies including dual sourcing, capacity validation, and supply continuity planning.
Education
University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, MBA, Graduate Certificate in Information System, Graduate Certificate in Six Sigma Green Belt
Utah State University - Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
Bachelor's degree, International Business, Minor in Finance
2017 — 2019
Mesa Community College
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
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