À propos de Ying Chen
Your China Sourcing & Supply Chain Partner
Bridging international companies with trusted Chinese manufacturers — from supplier identification to final delivery. 5+ years in industrial procurement, logistics and cross-border operation.
🇨🇳 Mandarin/🇫🇷 French/🇬🇧 English
What's my service?
- China Sourcing & Supplier Selection
Direct manufacturer identification on Alibaba and industrial platforms. No middlemen. Verification, sampling, quality checks and logistics coordination.
- On-site & Remote Interpretation
Business negotiation support in Mandarin / English / French — online or in person during factory visits and commercial meetings in China.
- Procurement & Supplier Management
Remote operational support for purchasing teams: order management, supplier follow-up, lead time tracking and cost optimization (SAP / ERP).
Why work with me？
- 5+ years in procurement
- Chinese-born, France-based 10 yrs
- Trilingual negotiator
- Industrial & e-commerce projects
- End-to-end logistics management
- SAP / ERP proficient
Français
Bilingue ou natif
Anglais
Capacité professionnelle complète
Chinois
Bilingue ou natif
Accepte de travailler sur site
Paris (jusqu’à 50 km)
Expériences
- CHINA LIGHT FESTIVALEvent Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager (festivals franco-chinois)IMPORT & EXPORTaoût 2024 - Aujourd'hui (1 an et 10 mois)Paris, France
- Sourced and procured all event materials from Chinese manufacturers (illuminated lanterns, decorative structures, lighting equipment), managing the full import process from China to France — supplier selection, price negotiation, quality control, customs clearance and last-mile delivery
- Managed 10–15 supplier relationships per project, coordinating production timelines and ensuring on-site installation within tight event deadlines
- Led cross-cultural teams of 30+ people (French and Chinese stakeholders), bridging communication between local partners and Chinese suppliers in Mandarin, French and English
- Oversaw end-to-end logistics for 3 major festivals attracting up to 300,000 visitors each, achieving 15% annual growth in attendance and 95% client satisfaction
- Negotiated contracts and framework agreements with Chinese factories for recurring orders, optimizing costs while maintaining quality standards across multiple editions
- PharmaticaEvent Sourcing&Supply Chain Manager (festivals franco-chinois)E-COMMERCEoctobre 2020 - juillet 2024 (3 ans et 9 mois)Lille, France
- Identified and sourced high-demand products for the French market directly from Chinese factories — conducted supplier screening, factory audits and price negotiations, achieving 3% gross margin improvement through cost reduction at source
- Managed the full import chain from China to France: supplier selection, production follow-up, quality control, sea freight coordination, customs documentation (declaration, compliance, labelling requirements for EU market)
- Optimised packaging specifications in collaboration with Chinese manufacturers to reduce FBA fulfilment costs and comply with Amazon warehouse requirements
- Built and maintained a network of vetted Chinese suppliers, negotiating long-term pricing agreements and ensuring consistent supply quality across multiple product lines
- Scaled revenue to €4M+ annually (daily peak >€40K), reaching #1 sales rank in the hygiene & protection category — including the launch of a 3-unit mask gift set that became the top-selling product in its category
- Coordinated inbound logistics with European partners to optimise replenishment cycles and minimise stockouts
- CCT Bureau de Conseil | Agence de communicationResponsable Marketing CommunicationVOYAGE & TOURISMEjanvier 2020 - septembre 2020 (8 mois)Lille, France
- Sourced and packaged tourism experiences for Chinese visitors in France — identifying and contracting local service providers (wineries, leather craft workshops, photography studios, hot-air balloon operators) to build tailored itineraries for Chinese inbound groups
- Managed a network of European suppliers and experience providers in Burgundy, negotiating terms, coordinating logistics and ensuring quality standards aligned with Chinese client expectations
- Developed and distributed product content on WeChat and Weibo to promote sourced experiences to Chinese audiences — growing subscriber base by 50% in 3 months, driving inbound demand for curated French tourism packages
- Acted as the cultural and commercial bridge between French local operators (Dijon Tourism Office, Studio Harcourt, France Montgolfières) and Chinese-speaking markets, translating product value into culturally relevant messaging
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Formations
- LEA - Parcours Management de Projets TouristiquesUniversité de Lille2020LEA - Parcours Management de Projets Touristiques
- Licence, Anglais etUniversité Normale de Jiangxi2014Licence, Anglais et