Rocky Wang

Lead a team of 5 associates that sitting in 2 different s sourcing origins (China & Vietnam) to drive business growth for Planters & Bird, Patio Decor, Outdoor Lighting and Garden Center for Walmart U.S and Walmart Canada, below are my key focused area for reference:

• Contributed to company growth by expanding product offerings through careful supplier selection based on performance criteria such as reliability, quality, innovation capability, and cost competitiveness.
• Established long-term partnerships with key suppliers, fostering trust and collaboration within the supply chain ecosystem.
• Negotiated favorable contract terms for cost savings and improved supplier relationships.
• Streamlined procurement processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing strategic improvements.
• Evaluated market trends to ensure competitiveness in pricing and product quality while minimizing financial risks.
• Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
• Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.

• Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms and conditions for the organization,
• Managed multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies and business goals.
• Optimized retail space layout for improved customer flow, resulting in higher sales per square foot.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for better coordination and execution of retail projects.

• Identify and start up new suppliers, new purchasing markets and product development partners
• Deploy and verify new materials, new production technique, product Innovation and shared solutions
• Develop and deploy new business models
• Co-create products together with suppliers on the factory floor to maximize supplier's opportunities and capabilities
• Leading cross-functional team to build the success of the project based on IKEA value chain principles
• Planned out and executed total of 3 projects in 1.5 years.

• Managed sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placing of candidates
• Worked closely with stakeholders in Merchandising, Product Development, Quality as well as Supply Chain Operations
• Successfully handled visual merchandising and worked to promote company vision
• Researched competitive listings in the area and presented findings to the Senior leaderships
• Oversaw merchandising standards during new product launches
• Increased the private label direct import volume by over 40% in 3 years by utilizing strong product development and negotiation skills, and by developing a robust vendor matrix
• Manage sourcing and procurement business with total revenue $600M
• Focus on Walmart U.S business development in the area of outdoor (Barbecue Grills, Accessories, Outdoor Furniture's, Lighting, Heating, Decor)
• Drive Digital & Physical integration within sourcing organization

• Facilitated and supported sales initiatives
• Filed and retrieved documents and records as needed
• Maintained and managed client relationships
• Attended meetings at corporate headquarters, collaborating with industry members and sharing points of view and findings during supplier mapping

• Managed front desk operations and customer interactions
• Answered phone calls, greeted clients, and handled all front desk responsibilities
• Maintained a neat and welcoming front desk environment
• Effectively used task management skills to complete all front desk operations in a timely manner
• Handled the sorting and distributing of mail and oversaw front desk operations