• Diagnose inefficiencies in footwear, apparel, bag, and accessories factories, implementing lean solutions to enhance productivity. Projects include extensive study with apparel or footwear factories to make suggestions to improve end-to-end processes, including proposals to integrate UHF/RFID for real time monitoring of all operations. • Collaborate with brands and factories to source apparel, footwear, toys, accessories. • Partner with production teams to recommend ERP, MES, and WMS solutions that improve line balance, workflow efficiency, and supply chain visibility—while supporting workforce reskilling to ensure effective adoption.

• Introduced automation technologies—including AGVs and smart racking systems—across apparel, footwear, and bag factories to streamline movement and workflow. Supported these efforts with targeted deskill/reskill training to ensure workforce adoption and promote a culture of continuous improvement. • Delivered on-site technical presentations and proof-of-concept demos to OEM and brand stakeholders, securing leadership buy-in and aligning cross-functional teams around sourcing, logistics, and delivery integration. • Acted as Southeast Asia lead for Smart-Loop, launching the initiative with key partners such as Fashion Garments (FGL). Led strategic communication, centralized planning, and phased MES/WMS integration to align factory and warehouse goals while minimizing disruption through zone-based rollout.

• Led a strategic warehouse transformation during COVID, ensuring uninterrupted shipments while transitioning to a new 3PL partner in Hong Kong; implemented barcode tracking and improved visibility to align logistics KPIs with production and delivery goals. • Advised on Utmospheric® innovative membrane construction, water-proof booties, eliminating seams and tape sealing process. Recommending SOP and best practice to integrate into footwear factories.

• Accountable for office budget, factory financial management, and a staff of 12 for WOFE Dongguan office. • Managed all fast fashion footwear sourcing & manufacturing, established SOPs, KPIs, focused on optimizing cost efficiency, and reducing supplier lead times, improved deliveries and reduced defects.

• Proposed workforce reorganization across China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, including automation of Vietnam’s manufacturing and warehouse operations to boost efficiency. • Partnered with factory leadership to identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable, site-specific process improvements. Set up Open Cell Foam insole production for major performance footwear brand. • Applied Lean principles—7 Wastes, 5S, Mura, Muda, and Muri—to improve productivity, reduce waste, and balance workflows.

• Project lead for MBT’s first-ever performance running collection, managing product development, fit testing, tooling, and commercialization through all stages (T1–T4). • Authored the MBT Commercialization Manual, creating a framework for teardown reviews, size trials, and pre- production validation. • Engineered pivot strike midsole geometry, 3-zone sensor cushioning, and midfoot strike functionality, combining biomechanical insight with innovative design. • Partnered with BASF on high-rebound PU/EVA and integrated the rocker bottom platform for running.

• Point person for design communication with Italy, development, and execution of Fila designs for the China, Hong Kong, and Macau markets served, then integrated into Belle factories for production.

• Standardized processes across OEM partners, focusing on lean and continuous improvements. • Assisted in product transfer to Vietnam and helped implement new working agreements post-Payless • acquisition and re-organization.