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Steven Ma

Supply Chain & Sustainability Consultant Consult

€289/day
Shanghai, CN
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Steven

I empower supply chain resilience and sustainability by delivering tailored, high-impact consulting services grounded in deep industry expertise. My solutions are executed through a trusted network of local professionals across Greater China, Southeast Asia, and South Asia.

I specialise in bridging the gap between international buyers’ ESG strategic intentions and suppliers' operational realities in Asia. I translate complex frameworks, such as the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), into practical, actionable solutions at the local supply chain level. This enables measurable outcomes in supply chain transparency, risk management, social compliance, and sustainability.

I have over 20 years of frontline experience, gaining deep insights into the procurement, quality, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability projects of global consumer goods and fashion brands.

My Advantage
–Understand the buyer's expectations, legal obligations, and reporting requirements regarding Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG);
–Deeply understand the real challenges and thought patterns of Asian suppliers.
–Effectively transforming ESG governance requirements and regulations into a step-by-step improvement roadmap that factories can practically implement.

Who I Serve
-European and North American brands and retailers
-Enterprises under ESG rating or regulatory disclosure obligations
-Global sourcing teams in textile, apparel, footwear, packaging, and home goods
-Export-oriented Asian manufacturers seeking due diligence or ESG transformation
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Happy Socks AB,
    Production Office Lead
    January 2021 - April 2025 (4 years and 3 months)
    Shanghai, China
    • • Spearheaded supplier network reorganization, reducing supply chain vulnerabilities by 20%.
    • • Managed comprehensive SRM framework; improved supplier on-time performance by 15%.
    • • Directed the development and enhancement of product testing protocols with third-party labs.
    • • Implemented rigorous QA/QC measures across production orders, achieving a 12% defect rate reduction.
    • • Drove innovation initiatives aligned with HQ sustainability strategies (BSCI/BEPI/BCI/OCS/RCS/RWS).
    • • Collected and analyzed sustainability KPIs, leading to targeted environmental improvements.
    Supply-Chain Management Supply chain Product Development Sourcing Quality Assurance
  • MQ Retail AB,
    CSR Area Manager
    July 2009 - December 2020 (11 years and 5 months)
    Shanghai, China
    • • Directed CSR initiatives extending beyond audits, fostering a proactive compliance culture.
    • • Led Bangladesh Fire Safety Movie Program and HER Project implementation across key suppliers.
    • • Developed and executed Fire Safety Checklist and supplier KPI evaluation, cutting poor quality costs by 25%.
    • • Managed Sweden Textile Water Initiative (STWI) and QuizRR programs, achieving a 20% average water/energy usage reduction.
    • • Established and enforced internal compliance policies and supplier critical violation protocols.
    Quality Management Supply chain Supply-Chain Management Risk Management
  • New Wave Group
    Group Social Compliance Manager
    July 2006 - July 2009 (3 years)
    • • Designed and launched New Wave Group's compliance system based on BSCI & FLA frameworks.
    • • Established supplier grading and evaluation system, improving supplier transparency and accountability.
    • • Collaborated with external NGOs and customers to implement supplier remediation action plans.
    • • Provided compliance auditing services internally and to third-party brands.
    • • Led training and performance evaluation programs for Asia Pacific compliance auditors.
    Supply-Chain Management Procurement social compliance

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Education

  • SA8000 Certification
    SA8000 Certification
  • Industrial Accounting
    Shanghai Lixing Accounting Institute
    1995
    Industrial Accounting

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