Monica Tan

At S’Young International, I lead the international supply chain team, managing end-to-end operations across multiple skincare brands, including our own brands and licensed brand ReVive. I work cross-functionally and cross-culturally with internal teams and global partners—particularly with our U.S. counterpart —to ensure seamless supply chain execution, inventory optimization, and demand alignment. My role demands high agility and cultural sensitivity as I navigate complex workflows between Chinese manufacturing partners and overseas brand teams. I drive alignment on procurement, production, and inventory strategies while managing real-time communication across time zones. I have a strong understanding of supplier management, having visited leading suppliers in Europe and the U.S. These experiences provided me with valuable insights into best practices and trends in the global skincare supply chain, which I incorporate into our strategic decisions. Key achievements include: • Spearheaded the planning and inventory management of all international brands, ensuring OTIF delivery and efficient inventory turnover • Led collaboration on return goods processing across teams (quality, warehouse, brand) to standardize classification and avoid waste • Partnered with U.S. teams to bridge language and cultural gaps, ensuring smoother decision-making and faster problem resolution • Promoted to a managerial role for demonstrated leadership and cross-functional influence This experience sharpened my ability to lead with clarity, act with speed, and communicate effectively across cultural and organizational boundaries, making me well-equipped for the challenges of international supply chain management.

At Anker Innovations, I contributed to two key areas: S&OP for Nebula - Managed the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process across all sales channels. - Conducted data analysis and collaborated with top management to align on strategic directions. - Coordinated channel operations to ensure planning efficiency and goal alignment. European Supply Chain Setup and Planning Leader - Led the development of the end-to-end supply chain for the European market. - Oversaw inventory planning, distribution management, and stock optimization.

As an Inventory Owner at P&G, I played a pivotal role in managing and optimizing supply chain operations for the Philippines, Thailand and other APAC markets. Key contributions included: 1. Inventory Ownership and Optimization: • Owned end-to-end inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet regional demand while minimizing financial impact. • Strengthened inventory control processes, addressing long-term stock risks, improving turnover rates, and balancing cost-efficiency with service levels. 2. Production and Supply Chain Planning: • Managed secondary packaging supply chain production using SAP real-time data to analyze demand and supply capabilities. • Developed master production plans and optimized supply chain workflows across procurement, production, warehousing, logistics, and quality management. 3. Risk Management and Mitigation: • Assessed supply chain risks, conducted scenario planning, and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions. • Enhanced inventory controls to proactively address supply chain challenges and ensure continuity. 4. Warehouse and Logistics Optimization: • Supported the development of efficient warehousing and logistics systems, standardizing workflows to improve resource allocation and cost efficiency. • Increased inventory turnover through process improvements and infrastructure development. 5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: • Partnered with sales, marketing, and logistics teams to align supply chain strategies with both online and offline channels. • Ensured the successful execution of supply chain initiatives to achieve regional business objectives. This role refined my skills in inventory management, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence in a dynamic market.