I am well-suited for multinational corporations (MNCs) in the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods), import and export trade, supply chain management, or cross-border e-commerce sectors, particularly those with robust operations in Japan, Southeast Asia, or global markets. I am seeking roles such as: Procurement Director, Supply Chain Director, General Manager of Trading Business.
Ke David
@kedavid
A professor with over 17 years of experience in the FMCG sector, specializing in supply chain, international sourcing and business development.
What I'm looking for
With 23 years of experience in the imported FMCG industry, I have built a career centered on procurement, supply chain management, and business development. Starting as a procurement clerk at Hangzhou Lianhua Huashang Group, I progressed to roles including Overseas Direct Procurement Director, Cross-border E-commerce Director, and eventually General Manager Assistant at Hangzhou Yuanhui Import and Export Co., Ltd.
My key achievements include establishing a global supply chain system with a focus on Japanese brands (Kao, Shiseido, Calbee, etc.), growing annual revenue from ten million to nearly one billion yuan, and building a leading omni-channel service provider for imported goods. I have expertise in strategic planning, team management, and innovative business model development, such as cross-border e-commerce platforms and overseas direct procurement systems.
Educated in English, I also have experience in foreign trade and translation, enhancing my cross-cultural business capabilities. My career is marked by consistent revenue growth, industry recognition, and the ability to transform organizations into market leaders.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant General Manager
Hangzhou Yuanhui Import & Export Co., Ltd.
Nov 2018 - Present (7 years)
I work as General Manager Assistant, reporting to the Group Director. I promoted organizational structure transformation, built in-depth cooperation with top Japanese brands (Kao, Shiseido, Calbee) and Itochu ACCESS, expanded to Southeast Asian/European and domestic brands (Mengniu), and established a three-level sales system covering Sam’s Club and Hema .
Cross-border E-commerce Director
Hangzhou Lianhua Huashang Group Co., Ltd.
Jul 2015 - Oct 2018 (3 years 3 months)
I worked as Cross-border E-commerce Director at Hangzhou Lianhua Huashang Group Co., Ltd. My main duties were fully overseeing the group’s cross-border e-commerce business, including strategic planning, platform operation and supply chain management, and promoting an online-offline integrated new retail model to enhance cross-border commodity sales scale and user experience.
Head of Cross-Border E-commerce
Hangzhou Lianhua Huashang Group Co., Ltd.
Jul 2015 - Oct 2018 (3 years 3 months)
Built CBEC capabilities and O2O new-retail model, launched platforms and subsidiaries to enable cross-border payment, customs and logistics, and expanded core categories to drive rapid sales growth.
Head of Overseas Direct Purchasing
Hangzhou Lianhua Huashang Group Co., Ltd.
Jul 2011 - Jun 2015 (3 years 11 months)
I built the overseas direct procurement system from scratch, achieving 20% of total imported goods sales in direct procurement performance in 2015 and establishing a global network focused on Japanese and Korean products. I also innovated marketing like the "product + story" model and a WeChat official account, and expanded external channels via exhibitions.
Buyer (Imported Wine)
Hangzhou Lianhua Huashang Group Co., Ltd.
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011 (11 months)
Converted imported spirits from consignment to direct purchasing across 25 stores, increasing margin from 19% to 40% and creating a tiered store/SKU strategy and flagship temperature-controlled wine offering.
Purchasing Clerk
Hangzhou Lianhua Huashang Group Co., Ltd.
Nov 2008 - Jun 2010 (1 year 7 months)
Supported procurement and promotions for imported goods, managed purchasing orders and inventory, and coordinated store shelving to ensure timely product launches and sales execution.
Foreign Trade Salesman
Hangzhou Pandeng Import & Export Co., Ltd.
Jun 2008 - Sep 2008 (3 months)
Developed overseas clients for fitness equipment exports, expanding international sales channels and managing export relationships.
English Translator
Beijing Dizhen Silk Products Co., Ltd.
Oct 2005 - May 2008 (2 years 7 months)
Hosted overseas tour groups, communicated silk production and history in English, and promoted silk products to achieve sales targets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nanchang Hangkong University
Diploma (Associate Degree), English
2002 - 2005
Completed an associate diploma program in English focusing on language proficiency and applied translation skills.
Nanchang Hangkong University
Diploma in English, Business English
2002 - 2005
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