Sean Li
Collaborative Leader | Strategic Problem Solver | Efficiency Improver
- Role
- Senior Category Manager at International
- Location
- Batavia, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sean Li
Bilingual (English/Chinese) strategy and transformation leader with 10+ years of…
Experience
Senior Category Manager
Aug 2024 — Present · Lisle, IL, US
Lead a team of category managers to develop and execute category strategies that best supports the overall business needs leveraging total Navistar spend.* Build and manage relationships and credibility with cross functional team members and management, understanding the business needs and delivering on results and commitments.* Build strong strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure that product quality, on time delivery and service levels are met at optimal and sustainable cost. Leverage supplier resources for new product introductions and problem solving.* Lead strategic sourcing decisions for new product launches, remanufactured products as well as resource business for improved cost, quality, or delivery opportunities* Lead the team in the identification and development of new cost reduction opportunities using variety of procurement levers including analytics, competitive bidding, global sourcing, negotiation, technology, supply chain/footprint optimization, target costing, aftermarket service parts, etc.* Develop meaningful insights from the analysis of commodity spend, market intelligence, sales data, etc, including developing recommendations for category and savings opportunities as well collaborate with product and pricing team for revenue and margin growth.* Negotiate with and influence internal customers and external suppliers to maximize resultsFacilitate communications between external suppliers and various internal departments to resolve queries or issues. Communicate effectively to all levels of organizations.* Lead implementation of cost reduction initiatives.* Work with Product Management Team in identifying and launching new all makes programs with new and remanufactured parts. Support launch of new brands and products.
Education
University of Science and Technology Beijing
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Master of Science (M.S.)
University of Science and Technology Beijing
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
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