Dazhen Zong
About Dazhen Zong
Dazhen Zong serves as the Supplier Capacity Manager at Mercedes-Benz Cars Procurement and Supplier Quality, where he has worked since 2016. He specializes in cross-functional teamwork to ensure supplier compliance with project milestones and quality standards.
Work at Daimler
Dazhen Zong has been employed at Daimler AG since 2016, serving as the Supplier Capacity Manager in the Mercedes-Benz Cars Procurement and Supplier Quality department. In this role, Zong engages in cross-functional teamwork with various departments to ensure that suppliers meet project milestones. Zong also manages urgent supplier delivery critical taskforce cases, addressing challenges caused by force majeure events such as fires and typhoons. Additionally, Zong conducts on-site supplier evaluations and logistics audits to verify supplier readiness in accordance with VDA standards.
Education and Expertise
Dazhen Zong holds multiple degrees in management and leadership. Zong achieved a Master of Science in Management from MIP Politecnico Di Milano, studying there from 2015 to 2016. Prior to this, Zong completed a Master of Science in Management at Audencia, studying from 2014 to 2016. Zong also earned a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University, graduating in 2014. Additionally, Zong holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Business from Zhengzhou University and Sias International University, both completed in 2014.
Achievements
Since joining Daimler AG, Dazhen Zong has successfully passed the TUV certification audit in the capacity of a quality representative. Zong supports the setup of Quality Management Systems and working processes according to VDA 6.2 standards. These contributions reflect Zong's commitment to maintaining high-quality standards within the supply chain management framework.
Previous Experience
Before assuming the role of Supplier Capacity Manager, Dazhen Zong completed a five-month internship at Daimler AG in 2016, working within the Mercedes-Benz Cars Procurement and Supplier Quality department. This experience provided Zong with foundational knowledge and skills relevant to the current position.