Anders Andersson

ANDERS ANDERSSON Hong Kong Permanent ID Card Holder 安逹⾂ # - _- > www.linkedin.com/in/anderssonanders + Hong Kong COVER LETTER Dear Sir or Madam, Sending you this mail in relation to the opening that you published for Product Sourcing. Here you have a Swedish with both feats on the ground and with rolled up sleeves and enjoy being close to the team and on the "ground" and on the top a "home chef" that like to spend time in the kitchen. A German company sent me already 1995 to Hong Kong to handle the office for them and taking care of sales from HKG office and I have remained in Hong Kong/China ever since with exception for one year in Sweden. Have basically always been the link with clients overseas and vendors/suppliers in Asia and I am of course used to handle whole operation and inspire, support and guide my colleagues in the team and doing sales. I will bring more than 10 years experience in running my own factory to your company and as such of course full knowledge from material, sample making and the back fourth with overseas clients, on late or early hours, since I have always done all sales and merchandising in all available materials. This application feature a person with natural management and decision making skills that pushes boundaries to bring out the full potential in the company team since I have full experience of the whole chain from designing, sampling, production and sell in products all around the world, thanks to that I for ten years run my own factory in Dongguan producing bags and also been running other factories in China. Solid experience in sourcing and supply chain management and experience in running a company in both Hong Kong and China with keeping a clear and understandable strategy and perform sales around the world. You will notice on the attachment that I can bring a wide experience of knowledge in relation to consumer electrical products(lighting, extension cables, timers, heaters, fans, and list can continue) and accessories for audio/video/mobile/computer as well as bags produced mainly in polyester PU, PVC, but also leather and not to forget toys and stationery products. I will bring my 25 years of experience in Hong Kong, China, and Asia with me into your company and I am sure we will be a good fit for each other as I support and lead the team into the future. Looking forward to hearing from you. Yours Sincerely, Anders Andersson _______________________________________________________ Anders Andersson Email:- Phone: - Summary This resume features a Scandinavian person with natural management and decision making skills that push boundaries to bring out the full potential in the company team. Me as a senior level management leader that have run both office in headquartered Hong Kong and factory in China Mainland(Dongguan, Jiangmen and QC office in Ningbo) can offer you a trustworthy person that will at all-time keep the management well aware of everything and always treat my partner in business, as an asset and also I will bring solid experience to your company with strong operation and leadership style with long(25 years) knowledge of handling both Hong Kong and China staff, but also collaborate with customers and suppliers on different locations here in Asia and around the world. I am used to handling a whole operation and this with an entrepreneurial spirit and solid experience in both Hong Kong and China and always put the customer first. During my years gained an extremely solid experience not only in operation/leadership, but also team building since I during my time both been running trading and also been running my own bag factory with 700 people in Dongguan and thanks to the 10 years running factory in Dongguan I have vast knowledge in quality required by customers in Europe and North America this clearly supported by my skill/knowledge in sewing and keeping hard control on everything like expenses and also not to forget quality of material as well as finished products. In the past also been working with electronic accessory companies, Hama from Germany and with IT accessories (under brand ISOTECH) in Sweden, this include ink and toner and with a lighting factory here in Hong Kong. What should not be forgotten as well are my way to handle customers visiting Hong Kong and also aggressively get new customers in untouched areas and of course take care of and develop the old customers. I will also bring solid experience in sourcing and supply chain management that will be a benefit for the company. Looking forward to hearing from you. Yours Sincerely, Anders Andersson Experience Group General Manager Clear Vision Group Company Ltd Jul 2015 - Apr 2020 Leading operation of growing Trading Company with a small arm in F&B outlets recently established locally in Hong Kong. Drive and promote creative promotions. • Oversee operations, sourcing, sales and marketing, finance & administration and other functional units of the company. • Translate elements of the business plan into key results areas to be agreed with immediate reports. • Monitor the achievement of key results areas. • Ensure quality and efficiency of operations in all units. • Ensure Group security policy and procedure compliance. • Manage projects and introduction of new systems, technology and process flows which will improve the performance of the business. • Create further policies and procedures where required to enhance security, quality assurance or efficiency objectives. • Foster close relationship with existing and potential customers and suppliers. • Execute business plan and monitor the progress as agreed. • Review contract to control cost of service for maximizing profit and to ensure that services are being provided with realistic profit levels. • Ensure management structure is in line with business requirements with periodic review and change if required. Director / Owner SKYPRO (HK) Ltd Apr 2016 - Present SKYPRO (HK) Ltd provide product sourcing as well as buying services focusing on stationery, phone accessories, electronics, bags, giftware and toys. We provide service for overseas buyer that do not have time or knowledge to handle Asian manufacturer by them self. Consultant - May 2012 - Sep 2015 Consulting, Sourcing, QC Consulting service for importers and wholesalers in mainly Europe and the United States. Manage whole delivery for clients from sourcing to finished products are shipped. Mainly accessories (for audio, video, computer and mobile), bags, consumer lighting products, fans and heaters. • Provide substantial help for organizations to enhance performance and follow through with improvements in a business that need to move on to next step and re-organize. • Attend different kind of trade shows in Asia on behalf of the clients that are mainly small importers in Europe. • Negotiating prices, delivery time and manage quality level together with factories on different locations. • Evaluate suppliers by visiting production sites and dormitory for the workers. • Keep in contact with my clients, by daily email, Skype or telephone in order to keep them up to date. • Keep good relationship with my client’s supplier around Asia in order to provide the client with updated information about new products and best prices for the most suitable products. Managing Director Electroline Ltd Dec 2010 - May 2012 Manufacturer/sourcing of consumer lighting fixtures and electrical components and accessories, with approximately 170 employees in Hong Kong and China locations. Managing Director Oversee all operations of the company with two separate Chinese locations as well as administrative office in Hong Kong. Analyse markets; source and manage manufacturing of new products. Conduct C-level sales basically to all clients, mainly Clas Ohlson(head office Sweden) with a substantial sales volume and business development through expert product representation. In charge of all aspects of quality control in collaboration with Jiangmen, Ningbo and not to forget Hong Kong office as all operation/leadership there controlled and reports back to owner in Sweden. Negotiate with suppliers and partners. • Secured numerous profitable partnerships with international resellers through highly effective product representation and consultative sales. • Negotiated beneficial purchasing prices on source products and materials while preserving product quality, assuring strongly competitive product pricing. • Daily contacts with customers mainly Europe, but also US. • Sourcing desk/floor fans, fan heater, oil heater and extension cord. These products mainly from China. Business Manager Isotech Isolda AB Dec 2009 - Dec 2010 International importer and wholesale distributor of computer and audio/video accessories, with approximately 70 employees. Business Manager Served as driving force for product visibility in international markets. Oversaw and develop sourcing of key products from Asia; directed branding and marketing initiatives throughout Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Established strong visibility and market share for Isotech brand throughout major international markets through skilled and culturally-savvy branding and marketing strategy, but also handle new products from for example Monster cables and audio line. Owner / Director Sky State Manufacturing Ltd Jan 1998 - Nov 2009 Manufacturer of camera and computer bags in leather, polyester, and PVC, with approximately 700 employees. Director / Owner Founded highly successful manufacturing company producing camera and computer bags and accessories for consumer markets. Supervised operations in Chinese factory location, overseeing all phases of manufacturing and quality control process. Managed product development and design based on in-depth market research and analysis. Conducted meetings with high-profile prospects and customers; oversaw business development. Negotiated with material suppliers. • Forged strong relationships with government officials, assuring smooth and profitable company operations. • Fuelled unprecedented corporate growth from 55 to 700 employees through expert business development and strategic product design. • Assured optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness of manufacturing lines; directed acquisition of new machinery and re-organization of processes according to new efficiency methods. Product Manager followed by Managing Director Hama UK Jun 1995 - Jan 1998 Sourcing, quality control, and sales office for importer, wholesaler, and distributor of photo, video, and telecom accessories based in Germany, with approximately 1,500 employees. Product Manager / Managing Director Stepped in to serve as key representative of German company at Hong Kong office, with authority over 15,000 individual products. Established key relationships with over 600 suppliers. Oversaw sourcing of new products and materials; negotiated supplier contracts. Supervised manufacturing operations and assured high levels of product quality. • Promoted quickly to Managing Director due to extensive knowledge of large product range, strong relationships with suppliers, and in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes. Purchaser Tura Scandinavia AB 1985 - 1995 This wholesaler/distributor, as agent for Hama GmbH & Co, was located in Gothenburg and importing/distributing photo/video/telecom accessories and I handled all purchase and sourcing of audio/video/photo accessories. Skills Product Development • Negotiation • Strategy • Sourcing • Business Development