Seiichi Hayashi
China–Japan Supply Chain Consulting

Seiichi Hayashi

Supporting Japanese companies' procurement in China
with 23 years of hands-on manufacturing experience.

ζž— θͺ δΈ€ β€” Supply Chain Consultant

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Background

Experience

23 years in production management, quality control, and procurement at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Nidec (formerly Nippon Densan). Master's degree from Gifu University. Now based in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China β€” providing end-to-end procurement support for Japanese manufacturers operating in Greater China.

🏭 Previous Roles

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Β· Nidec
Production Management / QC / Procurement

πŸŽ“ Education

Gifu University, Master's Degree
Applied Informatics (Image Processing)

πŸ“ Location

Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
(~100 km from Shanghai)

πŸ—£ Languages

Japanese Β· Chinese Β· English

Problem I Solve

Challenges I Help You Overcome

Procurement in China comes with three barriers: quality, delivery, and communication. I clear all three β€” with on-the-ground experience and a perspective that bridges both countries.

  • πŸ” Unstable qualityI audit factories in person β€” checking drawings against actual parts, evaluating against Japanese standards.
  • πŸ“… Missed delivery deadlinesI track production progress on-site, spotting delay risks early and taking corrective action.
  • πŸ’¬ Miscommunication and language barriersI convey technical requirements precisely in Japanese β€” nuance included.
  • πŸ’° Uncertain pricing fairnessWith deep market knowledge, I scrutinize quotes to protect you from overcharging.

    • Services

    What I Offer

    01  Supplier Sourcing & Auditing

    I identify and shortlist Chinese suppliers that match your requirements, then conduct on-site factory audits. You receive a detailed report covering equipment, quality systems, and management stability.

    02  Procurement Agent & Price Negotiation

    From RFQ to negotiation, ordering, and delivery β€” I handle the entire process. Transparent, fee-based pricing with no hidden middleman markups.

    03  Quality Assurance & Delivery Management

    I visit production sites regularly to monitor progress and quality β€” catching issues before they escalate. All reporting to your Japan team is done in Japanese.

    04  Procurement Strategy Consulting

    For companies just starting to explore China sourcing, I provide risk assessment and supply chain design β€” so you know exactly where to begin.

    πŸ†•  Optical Sorting & Visual Inspection Machines

    Automated visual inspection for bolts, nuts, terminals, and plastic parts β€” at 1/3 to 1/5 the cost of US and European equivalents. Free sample testing available.
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    Why Me

    Why Work With Me

  • πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japanese-standard quality judgment23 years at Mitsubishi and Nidec sharpened my quality instincts.
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Feet on the ground in ChinaLiving in Jiaxing means I walk the factory floor β€” seeing what a screen can't show.
  • 🏭 A buyer's perspectiveI come from the purchasing side. I don't take supplier quotes at face value.
  • 🀝 Agility over bureaucracySpeed and flexibility that a large trading company simply can't match.

    • Let's Talk

    Whether it's a procurement headache or a China sourcing strategy β€”
    no inquiry is too small.

    Email Me

    Email: horizonjx1226@gmail.com
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/seiichi-hayashi
    WeChat: shared upon contact