Richard Xu
VP, Global Supply Chain @ Knowles Corporation | Supply Chain Management Expert
- Role
- VP, Global Supply Chain at Knowles Corporation
- Location
- Roselle, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Richard Xu
As the VP of Global Supply Chain at Knowles Corporation, I oversee the procurement, planning, execution, and optimization of the end-to-end supply chain operations for a leading provider of advanced micro-acoustic solutions. With over 15 years of experience in the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry, I have developed and implemented effective strategies to enhance the efficiency, quality, and profitability of the supply chain network, while ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with global standards and regulations.I have a proven track record of leading and empowering cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and negotiating with international suppliers and partners. I have also leveraged my skills in executive presentation, global leadership, and six sigma to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and risk mitigation across the supply chain function. I hold an EMBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, a Master of Technology-IT from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. My mission is to deliver value-added solutions that meet the dynamic and diverse needs of the customers and the market.
Experience
VP, Global Supply Chain
Jan 2019 — Present · US
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
EMBA
2010 — 2012
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
1987 — 1991
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Master, Master of Technology-IT
2000 — 2002
Skills
- Supply Management
- Six Sigma
- Supply Chain Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supply Chain
- Purchasing
- Process Improvement
- Global Sourcing
- Strategic Planning
- Negotiation
- Lean Manufacturing
- Inventory Management
- International Business
- Procurement
- Supplier Quality
- Sourcing
- Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Business Process Improvement
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