TIn Yau (Oscar) FUNG
Irvine
Summary
Toy Industry professional with 7+ years of hands-on experience in product development, sourcing, compliance, supplier quality, and commercialization across global supply chains.
Passionate about transforming product concepts into safe, compliant, and commercially successful products. Combines deep understanding of U.S. toy safety regulations, retailer requirements, and consumer expectations with practical experience working directly with factories to bring market-ready products from concept through launch.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Development, Quality & Compliance Lead
CLEARWATER INC.
Irvine, CA
01.2021 - Current
• Product Development & Commercialization: Supported 150+ consumer and children's products from concept to market.
• Supplier Quality Management: Managed quality, compliance, and supplier performance across 10+ factories in China.
• Compliance & Certification: Oversaw testing, certification, CPC documentation, and regulatory submissions for 80+ SKUs.
• E-Commerce Compliance: Supported Amazon Direct Validation, Compliance Fast Track, and marketplace compliance programs.
• Regulatory Documentation: Prepared CPCs, warning labels, product manuals, and safety documentation.
• Product Safety & Communication: Partnered with design teams to develop manuals, safety illustrations, and consumer-facing documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Implemented 50+ product modifications and corrective actions to meet regulatory requirements.
Design Assurance / Product Quality
BEST CHOICE PRODUCTS
Newport Beach, CA
01.2022 - 01.2024
• Supplier Quality Management: Managed quality and compliance programs across 50+ international suppliers.
• Quality Improvement: Led product investigations, corrective actions, and supplier performance initiatives.
• Testing & Certification: Coordinated compliance testing, certification, and regulatory requirements.
• Laboratory Partnerships: Collaborated with TÜV SÜD, Intertek, Bureau Veritas, UL Solutions, SGS, and QIMA.
• Compliance Review: Evaluated test plans, failure reports, certification requirements, and corrective action plans.
• Supplier Audits: Conducted factory audits, manufacturing assessments, and quality evaluations.
• Compliance Training: Organized regulatory webinars and compliance training for internal teams.
Buyer / Purchasing
BEST CHOICE PRODUCTS
Newport Beach, CA
01.2018 - 01.2022
• Global Sourcing: Sourced and developed products through manufacturing partners across Asia and South America.
• Procurement Management: Managed approximately $23M in annual purchasing volume across 50+ global suppliers.
• Supplier Development: Led supplier identification, qualification, onboarding, and performance management.
• Production Planning: Coordinated manufacturing schedules and supply chain activities to support product launches and inventory demands.
• Supplier Performance: Drove improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Irvine (UCI)
Irvine, CASkills
- Materials & Product Construction: ABS, PP, PVC, MDF, Solid Wood, Metal, Paperboard, Electronics, Packaging
- Product Testing, Laboratory Coordination & Regulatory Compliance: ASTM F963, CPSIA, FCC, Prop 65, CPC Documentation, Amazon Compliance
- Supplier Quality & Factory Audits: ISO 9001, Social Compliance, AQL Inspection Standards
- Corrective Actions & Root Cause Analysis: CAPA, SCAR, 8D
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Problem Solving: Customer Focus, Communication, Team Collaboration
- Hands-On Product Evaluation: Assembly, Product Structure Analysis, Troubleshooting
- Data Management & Reporting: Excel PivotTables, PowerPoint Presentations, Word Documentation
Certification
- AS9100D Quality Management System (QMS)
- Six Sigma Green Belt (In Progress)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Design Assurance / Product Quality
BEST CHOICE PRODUCTS
01.2022 - 01.2024
Product Development, Quality & Compliance Lead
CLEARWATER INC.
01.2021 - Current
Buyer / Purchasing
BEST CHOICE PRODUCTS
01.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Irvine (UCI)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
• Global Toy Industry Exposure: Attended Spielwarenmesse and leading toy industry trade shows.
• Factory Assessments: Conducted factory visits, supplier audits, and manufacturing evaluations across China.
• Sourcing & Product Development: Identified new suppliers, licensing opportunities, and product trends through industry exhibitions.