George Usher
Address: Chachoengsao, Thailand
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Personal Data
Nationality: American
Languages: English (native)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeusher/
Professional Summary
● Supply Chain Management
General Manager, Material Procurement Manager, E-commerce Category Manager, Marketing Manager (Consultant), SME Founder.
● Key Professional Skills:
Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing (direct & indirect), Negotiation, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Request for Quotations, Request for Proposals, Purchase Orders, Training & Presentations
● Top 5 Achievements
1. Managed over 700 worldwide suppliers 2. Sourced, purchased & maintained over 1500 finished goods, raw materials & spare parts 3. Negotiated 108 days credit terms 4. Increased category revenue from 3%-15%
5. CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations Professional Certificates
Accomplishments
Defense Contractor
US Army Veteran
SME brand design & start-up
Procurement for prestigious brand
EV motorcycle brand in Thailand
Teacher
Power Skills
Strategic Sourcing – RFQ / RFP
E-Commerce Management
Purchasing – PO / Claims
Property Management
Relationship Building
Business Development
Total Cost Analysis
Product Marketing
Time Management
Market Research
Cost Reduction
Quality Control
Negotiation
Networking
Leadership
E-sourcing
Sales
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office
Google: Docs, Calendar, Meet
Monday.com / Trello
Chat GPT / AI platforms
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration
(BBA) Entrepreneurship – 2015
Bangkok University School of Entrepreneurship & Management, Thailand (accredited)
LinkedIn Certifications
CSCMP July 2024
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
1. The Essentials Professional Certificate
2. Procurement Professional Certificate
3. Inventory Management Professional Certificate
4. Manufacturing and Service Operations Professional Certificate
5. Demand Planning Professional Certificate
6. Warehousing Operations
Professional Certificate
7. Customer Relationship Management Professional Certificate
8. Transportation Professional
Certificate
Career Experiences
The Stallions Company Limited
General Manager July 2023 – April 2024
● Distribution establishment for a Swedish brand in Thai EV motorcycle market.
● Developed a business plan & marketing strategy in alignment with the CEO’s vision.
● Created ppt slideshow for weekly executive meetings.
● Oversaw daily operations of the business.
● Collaborated with the Director identifying Capital & Operational expenditures.
● Established department structures to facilitate the team needs.
● Document creation for efficient work flow processes.
● Designed strategies to potentially increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
● Sourcing a specific team of professionals, including training and development.
● Liaised with suppliers and manufacturers under NDA’s for code of ethics.
● Ensured compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
● Implemented marketing strategies to boost brand visibility.
● Met & coordinated with executive level positions within the industry.
● B2B & B2C market analysis to identify potential leads.
● International business travel for training & establishing relationships.
● Brand ambassador for the EV business by sharing its DNA and vision.
Pointe Russe LTD (Bloch International)
Material Procurement Manager January 2022 – July 2023
● Managed an international team which responded to world-wide sourcing requests.
● Proficient in computer applications and SAP and able to adapt to new technology.
● Established team organization through Monday.com for work load & KPI tracking.
● Responsible for over 500 worldwide suppliers & over 700 different raw materials, finished goods, machineries & spare parts along with over 6000 units on a SKU level.
● Negotiated with international suppliers for improved payment terms and prices.
● Sourced finished goods, raw materials, textiles, machinery, spare parts and various footwear components for projects & sourcing requests.
● Cross-functional department collaboration.
● Coordinated with testing standard facilities: TUV, SGS to ensure material is safe and maintains quality control throughout the testing process.
● Engaged in strategic meetings and vendor fairs to explore market innovations.
● Coached, mentored & trained the team on necessary sourcing effective tactics.
● Market research for new innovative and/or environmental materials & processes.
● Managed the team for Claim processing to ensure profit/loss was within standard.
● Designed various documents to improve efficiency and protect company assets.
● Attended various international expos in search of raw material and new innovations.
● Responsible for complete product life cycle & quality supplier standard adherence.
● Sustainability packaging project to reduce consumption to limit waste while maintaining cost efficiency.
Chilindo.com
E-commerce Category Manager October 2017 – September 2021
Experienced International Buyer & Category Manager for Car & Motorcycle
● Managed all aspects of the category: market analysis, sourcing, negotiating, content, marketing, cost & competition analysis, inventory control, & packaging.
● Conferred with factories in China and Thailand to build & maintain business growth.
● Completed large projects locally and internationally for Auto and Motor accessories.
● Generated purchase orders & requests for quotations for finished goods.
● Attended large international exhibitions in Thailand & China: Canton, Yiwu market.
● Collaborated with finance, logistics, compliance teams for best practices.
● Responsible for over $400K USD of assets monthly.
● Brought category from 3%-15% in total revenue for business development.
● Created content & photos for Chilindo.com platform & Shopee.
● Responsible for product improvements & upgrades.
● Purchased over 1000 products for the category from over 200 suppliers with more than 1500 units on a SKU level.
● Ensured goods met local standards for importation: TSTI, Dangerous Goods, HS codes.
Freelance Consultant
Marketing Manager October 2015 – July 2017
● Managed strategic planning and development in delivering successful marketing events for Facebook targeting ads.
● Recruited new prospects & onboarded new clients.
● Managed over 100 client accounts simultaneously.
● Created promotional ads for the new clients and provided skype customer support.
● Collaborated with the tech team to develop new marketing campaigns and strategies.
● Administered accounting security for assets of up to $400K USD per month.
Founder / Manager
Heavy Hardwear – biker jeans February 2012 – December 2015
Mission was to save lives while gaining entrepreneurial experience.
● Managed the overall business operations to ensure maximum learning experience.
● Devised and created own brand and product through extensive R&D.
● Sourced all raw materials & accessories required for the biker jeans.
● Negotiated and procured all product components from Asian countries & US.
● Acquired necessary business contact relations from multiple countries through various networking channels.
● Innovated logistical needs for materials and crafted Q/C to ensure high standards.
● Established sales channels through e-commerce & brick & mortar.
