Ben Zheng
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Senior-Level Supply Chain and Operations leader with 17 years of extensive experience in developing strategies and leading the execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and program management. Leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end supply management and sourcing. Skilled in contract and cost negotiation and strategic decision-making. Proactive, dedicated, integrity and reasonably aggressive working style that could work under high pressure and ambiguous environments with exceptional deliverables.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Global Supply Manager
Tencent
Shenzhen, China
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed data center platforms (server and storage) and core commodities (GPU and DRAM), initiated early engagement with internal stakeholders to develop and execute procurement strategy aligning with specific requirements against market benchmarks.
- Drove new product releases (Smart NIC & GPU), led market and spend analysis, and collaborated cross-functionally to achieve the best Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and supply alignment with organizational goals.
- Led contract and cost negotiation, implemented quarterly key performance indicators for cost reduction plan.
- Established strong partnerships with contract manufacturers and sub-tier suppliers to drive continuity of supply for sustaining products.
- Secured Nvidia GPU H800 and A800 ensuring optimal supply; launched the first H800 GPU server in China's cloud industry.
- Led executive reporting to senior management during scorecard and business reviews, conducted root cause analysis, devised corrective action plans, and monitored improvements.
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Oracle
Guangzhou, China
08.2014 - 07.2020
- Develop and execute sourcing strategy aligning with organizational objectives, negotiating $60M in annual purchases for multiple products, including HDD brackets, thermal modules, and gaskets.
- Performed as the primary escalation point for supply issues, ensuring readiness for material ramps-up during NPI and mass production to meet cost, delivery, and quality targets
- Lead RFx process in sourcing events, oversee contract development (NDA, MSA, PAL, SAL, etc.), cost modeling and negotiate best terms for new and sustaining products.
- Analyze and optimize mechanical tooling ROI, reducing tool cost for X86 servers and coordinating tool run plans with engineering teams.
- Implement an E&O mitigation plan for product lifecycle management to minimize excess and obsolescence risks.
Supplier Program Manager
Oracle
Guangzhou, China
09.2010 - 07.2014
- Led supply chain optimization and raw material transition from Foxconn (Shenzhen) and Mitac (Shunde) to Foxconn (Nanning) campus, resulting in significant product cost savings.
- Supported US senior management in local hiring and establishment of a new supplier management team at the Oracle Nanning office, including managing on-job training programs.
- Managed materials shortage coverage plan and escalation process during factory transition, ensuring demand upside fulfillment.
- Collaborated with Value Engineering and product design teams to achieve mechanical localization sourcing and meet high-running product cost-saving objectives.
- Assisted in conducting onsite audit activities for contract manufacturers and sub-tier suppliers to support CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) management.
Supply Chain Manager
Sun Microsystems
Shenzhen, China
05.2009 - 08.2010
- Managed cost-saving initiatives and ensured material continuity of supply for optical transceivers, validating and approving OEM/EM E&O claims.
- Led regional supply operations for enclosures during NPI release phases.
- Maintained continuity of supply for OEM storage products (Media tape, NIC cards, Switch), supported QMR, and conducted scorecard activities.
- Optimized supply chain processes in the transition of raw materials from Sun to Oracle.
Senior Buyer
Jabil
Guangzhou, China
05.2008 - 04.2009
- Led a team of 4 buyers to transfer raw materials from Mexico to China.
- Negotiated component purchase order Terms & Conditions.
Led sourcing efforts for mechanical localization projects. - Implemented inventory control strategies including vendor sales, MOQ reduction, consignment, and E&O claim management.
- Work cross-functionally with the planning team and senior management, accurately implementing specific requirements to drive Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and customer satisfaction.
Commodity Buyer
Jabil
Guangzhou, China
07.2006 - 04.2008
- Manage electronic components and drive PO fulfillment, including but not limited to passive, active and mechanical.
- Developed vendor relationships with key global market players to enhance sufficient continuity of supply and services.
- Handled RMA process and led defective materials return process (RTV) with suppliers, Quality Engineer and Receiving.
- Led SAP implementation for purchasing and planning modules.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Guangzhou, China 09.2004 - 06.2006
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
Guangzhou, China 09.2001 - 06.2004
Skills
Supply Management
Contract Negotiation
Cost Analysis & Negotiation
Program Management
Inventory Management
Product Lifecycle Management
Mechanical Fabrication Process Control
Cross-Functional Leadership
Executive Reporting
Certifications & Awards
- Tencent Cloud Solutions Architect Associate Engineer - 09/2022
- Tencent Cloud Practitioner - 07/2022
- Oracle Mentoring Program - 08/2018
- Santa Clara University Negotiation Excellence - 01/2018
- China National First-Level Athlete Swimming - 06/1995
Computer Skills & Languages
- SAP, ERP/MRP Oracle based system.
- MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio etc.
- Native language: Mandarin, Cantonese, Fluent in English
Timeline
Senior Global Supply Manager
Tencent
05.2021 - 06.2023
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Oracle
08.2014 - 07.2020
Supplier Program Manager
Oracle
09.2010 - 07.2014
Supply Chain Manager
Sun Microsystems
05.2009 - 08.2010
Senior Buyer
Jabil
05.2008 - 04.2009
Commodity Buyer
Jabil
07.2006 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration
Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
09.2004 - 06.2006
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
09.2001 - 06.2004