Cheung Ka Yee

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility, feasibility and versatility on every new product development, specially custom-made products for IP collaborations.
• Communicate well with Design / BD teams, providing professional guidance and support on product design, limitation and development schedule to them. Co-work with the teams on product improvement or modification for fitting in IP Partners' requirements.
• Work out the end-to-end programs, from product design, vendor selection, prototyping, mold planing, DFM & DFC, development schedule, risk management & test plan including packaging.
• Work closly with QA/QC teams on prototype/T0/T1 and golden sample checking & approval, test plan for product reliability and safety requirements based on the product category(toys, cosmetic, electronics, etc), inline inspection, final inspection.
• Support on eCOM & online sales set up and after sales services.
• Source, audit and cost-checking with new vendors. Explore the new technology and materials supports.
• Evaluate the quality and delivery performance of existing vendors and review their costing. Keep updating safety compliance certifications and CAPA with vendors.
• Resolved problems, improved operations among production, printing & systematic running, and provided exceptional service/solutions.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations and new technology.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete multiple tasks within launch plans.
• After product ready & before product/collaboration launch, need close communication with various teams, e.g.

BD - stock in, ad hoc / VIP gifting, early delivery for wholesales or special events

ECOM - provide special products info & precautions, and special arrangement in packing & delivery for the limited edition launch with according to systemic arrangement.

CS - new product introduction, technical learning, study tool / video, or possible preparation for potential complaint issues

Operation - ad hoc problematic orders or quality issues

Retail team - VM & stock delivery, specially stock in after launch

Retail VM team - 3D file & sample preparation or product info.

• Leading Operation & Project Management for all phases of New Product Introduction (NPI) program plans & execution, Procurement and Quality Control. Will also be responsible of the phases of production, scheduled deliveries and product conformity.
• Manage a team in China with 2xPC + 2xbuyer + 1 shipping and cooperate with QC team for aiino brand.
• Key Accountabilities
• Sourcing and co-ordinate across the factories and program teams, plus handle / monitor all the reporting requirements.
• Manage and facilitate all sourcing activities for aiino products and to understand, track and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors. To plan and design programs and proactively monitor its overall progress, resolve issues and to initiate corrective action as appropriate.
• To decide on selecting the most desirable suppliers;
• Validate integrity of specification and information pack and to monitor & double check quality and overall integrity of the projects.
• Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers
• Implement appropriate sourcing strategies to control the company's purchased material cost and to assure an adequate source of supply.
• Daily report to aiino Italy office on all project development and progress.
• To Assist Italian sales team and operation team with collecting and providing the latest information & news & safety requirement of all products in sales or coming new products.
• Support on new Brand building, including new product development and exhibition arrangement & host. [2018 April HK Electronics Fair]

• Manage all phases of New Product Introduction (NPI) program plans & execution, budgets & priorities of aiino brand (Italian brand, Consumer electronic accessories). Will also be responsible of the phases of production, scheduled deliveries and product conformity.
• Manage a team in China with 4xPC + 1xbuyer + 1 shipping and cooperate with QC team for aiino brand.
• Key Accountabilities
• Sourcing and co-ordinate across the factories and program teams, plus handle all the reporting requirements.
• Manage and facilitate all sourcing activities for the client and to understand, track and forecast the key cost drivers and market factors. To plan and design programs and proactively monitor its overall progress, resolve issues and to initiate corrective action as appropriate.
• To assist with selecting the most desirable suppliers;
• Validate integrity of specification and information pack received and to manage quality and overall integrity of the projects.
• Create and maintain mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers and clients to foster feedback and continuous improvement.
• Implement appropriate sourcing strategies to control the company's purchased material cost and to assure an adequate source of supply.
• Communicate daily with customer and enhance relationship.
• To Assist sales and purchasing team with day to day business, including but not limited to negotiation, problem solving and deliveries.

• Manage the HK company and all company business related Asia Marketing, including Project Management and monitoring the Product manufacturing in China factories, Cost & BOM Analyzing, Quality Inspection for ad hoc issues, Handling the Logistic Issue in HK, Monitoring the Sales in HK markets, Communication with Asian Distributors, especially the distributors in HK & China, etc. 5 days work and occasional China travel.
• Key Accountabilities
• Project Management : co-ordinate across the factories and DK HQ, plus handle all project development.
• Price / BOM analysis : Compare and Analyse on all components / tooling quotation and BOM from factories and price negotiation
• Materials Purchasing : handling all problematic issues & quality issues from main headphones factory, and sourcing all materials parts requested by DK HQ
• Logistic : handling all production schedule, shipment arrangement and samples shipment
• Sales : support Sales events in HK / China (or Asia if necessary) and communicate with HK distributors and few retailers
• Quality Control : monitor the quality control system among the factories & production process, and risk analyse on possible quality issues.
• Administrative Work : handle simple bookkeeping & statement, MFP management, HR management & recording

• Marketing and Project Management, Leading a marketing team with 2 assistants located in China factories, Leading the Project team, Product and Production planning, Handling OEM/ODM projects of Headphones, Headsets & Bluetooth Wireless Portable Speakers and RFQ.
• Need to work at least 4 days per week in China (daily travel).
• ELECTRONICS FAIR EXPERIENCES:
• 2011~2012 October HK Electronics Fair

• Management on Marketing, Planning and Controlling monthly & annual budget/costing, Leading the Project team, Product and Production planning, Handling OEM/ODM Commercial & Medical Electronics projects and RFQ.
• Need to work in China few days per week (daily travel)
• Trained with GMP and Validation Plan in UK.

• Management on Marketing dept.
• Sales & marketing, order co-ordination between oversea clients & china factories.
• Handle OEM Audio and Commercial Electronics products, samples and correspondence orders
• Need to work in China few times a month (1 day-2 weeks each time)
• ELECTRONICS FAIR EXPERIENCES:
• 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006 October HK Electronics Fair
• 2004 & 2005 April HK Electronics Fair
• 2003 & 2006 IFA Show (Berlin, Germany)
• 2004 & 2005 & 2006 International CES Show (L.V., USA)

• One-man office work, including secretary work, sales, order co-ordination between clients & china factories.
• Handle all correspondence fax, e-mail, quotation, shipping and L/C documents, etc.
• Need to work in China few times a year (3-5 days each time)
• TOY FAIR EXPERIENCES:
• 1999 & 2000 October HK Toys Fair ; 2000 & 2001 January HK Toys Fair; 2001 Nuremberg (Germany) Toys Fair