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Senior Supply Chain Executive

Senior Director - Sourcing & Production Operations | Regional Supply Chain Architect

Southeast Asia

Description

This executive is a seasoned pan-Asian supply chain and sourcing leader with nearly two decades of expertise in apparel manufacturing and regional supply chain transformation throughout Southeast Asia. Specializing in complex manufacturing relocations and scalable vendor ecosystem development, this professional excels at blending macroeconomic strategy with operational precision to drive agile, resilient supply chain infrastructures. Their experience includes pioneering direct sourcing platforms, digital supply governance, and operational risk mitigation that deliver high-quality output and margin protection for leading global brands.

Key Roles

  • •Directed a zero-defect apparel supply chain relocation moving millions of annual units from China to Southeast Asia within aggressive timelines
  • •Scaled a regional sourcing organization from inception to a team of 40+ professionals managing multiple strategically located factories
  • •Designed and implemented advanced component-level open costing frameworks to eliminate middleman costs and protect margins
  • •Led the regional rollout of digital inspection and quality management platforms enhancing operational visibility and agility
  • •Managed sourcing and production operations for leading international apparel brands across multiple continents

Meet Me

Hi, I’m a seasoned supply chain professional with nearly two decades of experience in apparel sourcing and production. I bring a unique combination of strategic insight and hands-on operational leadership passionate about transforming fragmented sourcing networks into streamlined, resilient platforms that protect profitability while supporting growth. Whether managing large-scale cross-border relocations or implementing innovative digital governance frameworks, I focus on delivering measurable business impact through collaboration and data-driven rigor.

Personas

Regional Supply Chain Strategist

  • •Expert in orchestrating China Plus One manufacturing migrations and greenfield sourcing platform buildouts across Southeast Asia
  • •Transforms traditional sourcing models into direct-to-manufacturer networks to reduce costs and increase transparency
  • •Leads cross-functional teams managing multi-factory vendor networks that produce millions of high-quality units annually

Superpowers

Superpowers not available

Sweet Spot

Thriving at the intersection of strategic supply chain transformation, operational discipline, and digital innovation, this professional leads regional sourcing migrations, builds resilient manufacturing networks, and embeds data-driven governance models that secure profitability and supply reliability in complex Asian markets.

Functional Skills

Sourcing & Supply Chain Strategy
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Direct Sourcing Platform Development- Developed regional direct-to-manufacturer procurement systems removing intermediary costs and improving supply chain transparency.
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Vendor Ecosystem Rationalization- Architected scalable vendor networks with vertical capacity hedging ensuring dominant market participation.
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Geopolitical Risk Mitigation- Applied manufacturing migration and tariff optimization strategies for supply chain resilience in volatile global trade environments.
Operational & Quality Excellence
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Continuous Improvement Systems- Implemented Lean, PDCA, and 8D methodologies to reduce cost of poor quality and improve manufacturing cycle times.
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Digital Inspection & Traceability- Led regional rollout of advanced digital quality control platforms across a multi-country vendor network.
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Multi-Factory Operations Management- Directed quality and production governance for extensive factory networks comprising numerous production lines and quality assurance personnel.
Financial & Data-Driven Governance
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Component-Level Open Costing- Created financial models deconstructing vendor invoices into raw material and process cost drivers to optimize margins.
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P&L Management & Margin Protection- Managed sourcing budgets with rigorous cost engineering to secure significant margin improvements.
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Strategic Planning & Vendor Onboarding- Integrated strategic factories into global supply matrices achieving substantial reductions in time-to-market.

User Manual

This professional excels when entrusted with clear strategic objectives that connect macro-level market dynamics to precise operational execution. Preferring collaborative environments aligned on goals, they leverage data-driven decision-making alongside agile continuous improvement. Autonomy in leading complex cross-border initiatives combined with both technical rigor and visionary supply chain design is ideal.

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Education

  • •Higher diploma in business and marketing from an internationally accredited institution

Focus Areas

Strategic SourcingSupply Chain MigrationGlobal Vendor Ecosystem DevelopmentDirect Sourcing & Open CostingOperational Risk MitigationDigital Supply Chain GovernanceCross-Border Manufacturing Strategy

Industries

Apparel & Garment ManufacturingSupply Chain & LogisticsFashion & RetailManufacturing Operations

Geographical Coverage

VietnamSoutheast AsiaChinaAsia-Pacific

Stage

GrowthScale-UpEnterprise

Personal Interests

Strategic Operations InnovationCross-Cultural Supply Chain IntegrationLean & Agile MethodologiesTechnology Enablement in Manufacturing

Certifications

Executive Certification in Global Capacity & Demand PlanningQuality Management Systems AccreditationLean Manufacturing CertificationAgile Supply Chain ArchitectureSupplier Capability Evaluation
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