Laurent LE PEN

http://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentlepen

The goal of “Mobile Phone Design” group is to share exclusive Marketing information and Design Trends through the angle of Telecom professionals, Mobilists, Leaders & Thinkers involved in the mobile phone industry with a view to improving our overall effectiveness to design mobile phone.

Feel free to join us at Mobile Phone Design:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=1794802

We have one of the most complete News Feed of the industry gathering 30 Top Listed Mobile Phone News Websites as part of our daily news feeds.

This group intends to gather seasoned Telecom Professionals coming from various fields of the industry: Operators, OEM, ODM, IDH, EMS, Bus Dev, Sourcing, Mktg & Sales, Project Mgr, Industrial Designers, Mechanical Designers, HW and SW experts.

Laurent Le Pen
Mobile: +86 138 2884 9383
Skype ID: llepen
llepen@gmail.com / laurent@umeox.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/llepen

http://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentlepen

I am in charge of the Strategic Alliances and Tier1 Business Development of Umeox. I report to the CEO of Umeox Mobile Group.

Roles & Responsibilities: Strategic Alliances Management / Sales & Marketing / Key Account Management: Operators and Lead Customers / Corporate Strategy / Strategist for Mobile Design guidelines of the product roadmap.

Umeox is a leading Original Design Manufacturer located in Shenzhen – China. Umeox is recognized as one of the most successful Independent Design House operating in the Mobile Phone Design industry. Umeox designs phones which are especially aimed at targeting overseas countries.

In 2009, we shipped more than 6 millions handsets all over the world through both operators and distributors. We offer unique high-quality designs and very competitive price through our operations in Shenzhen.
Our mobile phones are all CE / RoHS certified and assembled in Foxconn – Shenzhen.
We also built our own factory at the end of 2009 in Shenzhen to support our growth.

We are looking for strategic partners: Operators and Local Heroes to penetrate new countries and create a success story together through our Mobile Phone Design expertise.

Laurent Le Pen
Strategic Alliances Director
Mobile: +86 138 2884 9383 | Skype ID: llepen
laurent@umeox.com / www.umeox.com
Address: 18/F, Science & Technology Development Institute of China, High-Tech South Road 1, South Section, High-Tech Science and Technology Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518057 China
深圳市南山区科技园南区高新南一道中国科技开发院18楼

http://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentlepen

LinkedIn / Mobile Phone Design group owner: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1794802

Avantech Mobile is a leading Independent Design House (IDH) specialized in mobile handsets; Avantech designs cell phone solutions for international mobile phone brands.

Nichefinder (Meridian Telecom / Fly Mobile Phone) acquired Wiz4com Technologies to create Avantech Mobile in December ‘07.

With over 150 employees and presence in Le Mans (France) and Shenzhen (China) Avantech Mobile supports multiple customers on a worldwide basis.

Over 30 million wireless handsets based on its designs have been shipped to date all over the world and distributed through both Operator and Retail channels, carrying major global and regional brands such as Philips, Fly, ModeLabs, Skyzen, TCL & Alcatel, BenQ-Siemens, Gradiente, Konka and Haier.

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Summary:

Strategic Sourcing through Design-To-Cost analysis; Strategic Alliances; Cost Reduction Plan; Supply Chain Management; Sourcing Marketing, Supplier Relationship Management; Co-Branding.

Strategic Management with a continuous improvement mindset. Supplier selection process with a particular focus on cost analysis and quality assessment. Knowledge of business culture in China.

I am part of Avantech Mobile / Shenzhen Team since January '08.

I have experience in the Mobile Phone Industry (IDH, ODM, OEM, EMS), in-depth knowledge of advanced electronic applications and electro-mechanical components, Chipset and Key mobile phone components.

I am also in charge of the Outsourcing Management Programs through strategic alliances with other Independent Design Houses (IDH) mainly operating in China.

Specialties:
Strategic Alliances / Partnerships / Co-Branding / Business Development / SCM:
• Set up Sourcing Strategy
• Source innovative & cost-effective solutions globally
• Create Strategic Alliances
• Drive Design-To-Cost actions / Cost Reduction Plan
• Select Key Suppliers, Negotiate Cost, Terms & Conditions and shorten Time-To-Market
• Manage Project/Commodity follow-up
• Negotiate Co-branding
• Manage Continuous Improvement Program / PDCA

Wiz4com Technologies is an Independent Design House. W4C is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions for wireless handsets and related technologies, from the product definition stage to the product End of Life. (Ex Philips Mobile Phone R&D Team / Cellon France)

Portfolio / Commodity responsibilities:
• Chipset
• Camera
• Battery / Charger / Antenna
• Specific ICs: FM radio / Bluetooth / Audio Enhancer / Accelerometer / Sensors
• Advanced Studies: Digital TV / NFC / WiMax / GPS / Biometry

About Solectron: Solectron pioneered the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) category in 1977 and continues to lead the industry with ongoing innovation and expansion of services to meet the growing business complexities of the main global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The US-based company is one of the world’s biggest electronics firms and produces electronic goods for different international companies.

www.solectron.com / www.flextronics.com

Flextronics to Acquire Solectron
SINGAPORE and MILPITAS, Calif., June 4, 2007

The combined company will have the broadest worldwide EMS capabilities, from design resources to end-to-end vertically integrated global supply chain services, which will enhance its ability to design, build, and ship a complete package product for its OEM customers. By combining Solectron's resources and unique skill sets, Flextronics will be able to provide more value and innovation to customers by leveraging the combined global economies of scale in manufacturing, logistics, procurement, design, engineering and ODM services.


May – September 2005: Buyer at Solectron Europe (Electronic Manufacturing Services) MRO Team (Maintenance Repair & Operations)
Master degree Internship at Solectron European Headquarter based in Bordeaux (33) - FRANCE

Reporting, negotiation, savings follow-up, Request For Quotation for the European sites of Solectron (7 manufacturing & 5 services sites)
Top10 supplier Negotiation & Follow-up for the 7 manufacturing sites; supplier assessment and negotiation on several projects.

2004 / 2005: ISAAP (Superior Institute of Purchasing & Supplying) in Rochefort.
Grad / Professional Training: Sourcing Manager Title (Master Degree) ISAAP-Rochefort via Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Rochefort (17) - FRANCE

Actions: leader of a shared purchasing program for 7 French companies, sourcing, cost management, negotiation, manage advantageous terms and conditions and contracts follow-up.

2003 / 2004: European Project Semester in International Business Language (I.B.L.) Erasmus Program section International Purchasing Management in the Avans University in ‘s-Hertogenbosch - THE NETHERLANDS
Training in English language

Actions: Company project for RDM-Technology (control room of military products, DuPont model in order to improve ROI)
Symposium member “Purchaser of the Future”: purchasing network between France (CDAF), China, The Netherlands and Scandinavian countries.

2001 / 2003: D.U.T (Technology University Diploma) section Trade & Management - Technological University Institute of Quimper (29) - FRANCE

April - June 2003: Purchasing assistant at Intermarché in Valencia - SPAIN, internship