日本と海外をつなぐクラウドソーシング

Comercial K Hage Ltda

Business Manager

2014/06～ 2016/03

Responsibilities: Led procurement activities in China, and oversaw inbound and outbound operations. Supported the opening of WholeTex, LLC, a sister company registered in the USA with the intention of expanding to that market in coming years. Travelled extensively to the USA, primarily to liaise with prospective clients in New York and to build relationships with potential suppliers in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Retained responsibilities relating to previous Unit International Group role, when Unit International was absorbed into its parent company, Comercial K Hage Ltd.
Achievements:
Through negotiations with local freight companies in Brazil, achieved a reduction on delivery costs, from 2.5% to 1.4% of sales.
Working within the complex Brazilian tax system, aligned accountability, invoicing and logistics operations to maintain compliancy with local regulations when shipping goods through more than 10 Brazilian states, avoiding potential penalties.

Unit International Group Ltd

Business Manager

2012/09～ 2014/05

Responsibilities: Operational management of the procurement office of Comercial K Hage Ltda. Implemented procurement strategy in China with a budget of US$ 20 million per annum.
As the exclusive buying office of ComerciaI K Hage Ltda, purchased circa 200 containers per annum of both knitted and woven garments, 70% womenswear and 30% menswear.
Achievements:
Created quality control procedures and developed a robust process for direct sourcing affordable suppliers in China, primarily focussed in southeast China as the hub of apparel manufacturing in Asia. Direct sourcing resulted in a 30% reduction in price.
In addition, 99% of containers were delivered on time, and the defective product return rate was reduced to under 2%.

Digital Buzz Tecnologia da Informacao

Sales Director

2011/08～ 2012/08

Responsibilities: Whist employed at this digital marketing company, developed product strategy and development and explored a potential franchise of the business. Responsible for special projects within the business, including ecommerce services, mobile applications and advertising campaigns.
Achievements:
Secured new accounts such as Abrakadabra, Stoller do Brasil and ADV Farma.

Digital Interactiva Online Advertising

General

2008/12～ 2011/08

Founder and GM for over 2 years, creating communication and marketing solutions for clients such as BancoEstado, Inmobiliaria Nueva Costanera, BNP Paribas, Mutual de Seguridad.