Nick Piper

About Nick Piper

My professional experience has centered around many different facets of business and leadership. Serving in roles ranging from directing compliance and supply chain efforts on an international level for an America Sporting goods company, directing import operations and real estate consultancy, to building in an energy company in China and now back in the States working in B2B sales in SaaS, energy businesses and now as a consultant in international logistics.In August 2008, I had the opportunity to move to Xiamen, China (SE Coast right across from Taiwan) and work in the global supply chain process with GTM Sportswear. During my tenure in China and in the Asian realm I have built out an extensive network of investors, engineers and strategic partnerships that has provided the stepping stones for our team to build an energy company with entities in both the United States and Hong Kong.My main specialties include- Chinese language proficiency- Financial Management / International Business background- Business Development in China- Import & Export buyer and supplier identification and contract formation- Commercial Energy Efficiency Consultation- Leadership experience across a broad range of industries (manufacturing, sourcing, trade, real estate, technology and energy)- Expansive network in both Asia and the U.S. for renewable energy development and marketing- B2B sales experience in Logistics, SaaS and energy-focused businesses in the U.S- International Logistics

Experience

1. Oec Group Kansas City Account Executive

   OEC Group

   Mar 2018 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   OEC Group was established in 1981 and has grown to become a top 4 Trans-Pacific logistics company in the United States. OEC Group specializes in everything from ocean freight, less than container load (LCL) shipments, air freight, customs brokerage, cargo insurance and 3PL warehousing.OEC Group owns an operates 19 offices in China and more through out Asia, North America (including the office I am stationed in, Kansas City), with agents in South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.If you import or export than OEC Group is an international industry leader in proven logistics services. I also have come with a different perspective to sales as I was stationed in China for 5 years in supply chain and import and export so I have the ability to understand many of the nuanced challenges that your supply chain may present.

Education

• Kansas State University

  Bachelors, Financial Management and International Business

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Energy
• Strategic Leadership
• Lead Management
• Marketing
• Networking
• Renewable Energy
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Business Development
• International Marketing
• Green Building
• Direct Marketing
• Inventory Management
• China Business Development
• Change Leadership
• Sales Management
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing Research
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• International Business
• International Trade
• International Management
• China Sourcing
• Strategy
• Clean Technology
• Quality Auditing
• Energy Efficiency
• Team Leadership
• Business Strategy
• Business in China
• Analysis
• Lead Generation
• Product Management
• Supply Chain Security
• Contract Management
• Cleantech