Eric Yao

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Performance management, process optimization, best practice sharing in procurement, logistics and supply chain @ Arkema
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Eric Yao's Location
Jing'an District, Shanghai, China, China
About Eric Yao

20 years experience in MNCs, my current and previous employers include chemical manufacturer, hardware wholesaler, home fashion retailer and food trader. Concrete competency in communication and collaboration with colleagues internally from different hierarchies, functions, business units, countries and with consultants, partners, vendors or government officials externally. Solid management skill in leading project, process optimization, vendor sourcing, purchasing operations, planning, warehousing and transportation incl. imports & exports. Strong-minded in safety and compliance with internal control rules, internal audit action plan and legal policies. Business Intelligent on data analysis by applying multiple tools from information systems and design of Key Performance Indicators for executive decision.

Eric Yao's Current Company Details
Arkema

Arkema

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Performance management, process optimization, best practice sharing in procurement, logistics and supply chain
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Website:
arkema.com
Employees:
9841
Eric Yao Work Experience Details
  • Arkema
    Process And Controlling Manager
    Arkema Mar 2021 - Present
    Jing'An District, Shanghai, China
    Improving the process from source to pay for the direct purchasing and procurement of raw materials, energy and packaging, associated with developing indicators to measure the division's performance.
  • Arkema
    Asian Business Process Owner
    Arkema Mar 2015 - Feb 2021
    Jing'An District, Shanghai, China
    Promoted to a regional position to oversee and enhance the performance of procurement in Asia. Responsible for process optimization, system evolution, solution validation, application localization, change management and user training. Lead the roll-out of program for digitalization transformation and computerization; Share the best practice of method with procurement operation center to increase purchase-to-pay efficiency; Provide analytical tools for category management team to collect data… Show more Promoted to a regional position to oversee and enhance the performance of procurement in Asia. Responsible for process optimization, system evolution, solution validation, application localization, change management and user training. Lead the roll-out of program for digitalization transformation and computerization; Share the best practice of method with procurement operation center to increase purchase-to-pay efficiency; Provide analytical tools for category management team to collect data crossing multiple databases for spend analysis; Help Asian organizations to identify and maximize cost savings and present the savings to the management; Develop KPI measure the performance of each organizations; Deliver proposal to hierarchies to define procurement strategies. Show less
  • Arkema
    Supply Chain Manager
    Arkema Jul 2012 - Feb 2015
    Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
    Appointed to set up the supply chain organization for a newly acquired local manufacturer and to implement ARKEMA’s processes, and to build external relationships with customs, local authorities and the chemical zone administration. Responsible for production planning (internal & tolling), contract negotiation with tolling service providers and key raw materials suppliers, direct & indirect material procurement, warehousing (bonded & non-bonded), transportation (hazard & non-hazard goods)… Show more Appointed to set up the supply chain organization for a newly acquired local manufacturer and to implement ARKEMA’s processes, and to build external relationships with customs, local authorities and the chemical zone administration. Responsible for production planning (internal & tolling), contract negotiation with tolling service providers and key raw materials suppliers, direct & indirect material procurement, warehousing (bonded & non-bonded), transportation (hazard & non-hazard goods), processing trade activities and customer services. Show less
  • Arkema
    Supply Chain Manager
    Arkema Mar 2008 - Jun 2012
    Pudongxin District, Shanghai, China
    Hired to improve the supply chain efficiency to enhance customer satisfaction; Managed annual budgeting, global demand & forecast & planning, production scheduling for both plants in Shanghai and Changshu, including tolling providers, customer's order fulfilment and transportation, material budgeting & planning and procurement, internal & external warehousing, imports & exports activities including processing trade business; Maintained strategic relationships with customs and relevant… Show more Hired to improve the supply chain efficiency to enhance customer satisfaction; Managed annual budgeting, global demand & forecast & planning, production scheduling for both plants in Shanghai and Changshu, including tolling providers, customer's order fulfilment and transportation, material budgeting & planning and procurement, internal & external warehousing, imports & exports activities including processing trade business; Maintained strategic relationships with customs and relevant authorities and key suppliers. Show less
  • Ace Hardware Corporation
    Supply Chain Supervisor
    Ace Hardware Corporation Jul 2006 - Feb 2008
    Pudongxin District, Shanghai, China
    Coordinated with the global demand team and the suppliers for stock replenishment plan and coached the team for operation on inbound and outbound of products. Collaborated with Kerry Logistics to manage the distribution center in Bonded Logistics Park (BLP) in Waigaoqiao Shanghai Free Trade Zone. Worked with customs’ officers in BLP to ensure the supplier’s correct exports declaration and to improve their efficiency.
  • Ace Hardware Corporation
    Merchandiser
    Ace Hardware Corporation Mar 2005 - Jul 2006
    Shanghai City, China
    - Product sourcing and development, price and teams negotiation, sampling, packaging and branding, quality control and pre-shipment inspection, vendor management; - Work in conjunction with the Oak Brook based merchandising team in developing category programs and Build-A-Container for ACE annual event.- Drive result by pulling customers’ order and pushing vendors’ fulfillment at better price & terms.
  • Nitori
    Logistics Coordinator
    Nitori Oct 2003 - Feb 2005
    Shenzhen City, Guangdong, China
    Nitori Co., Ltd is a Japanese furniture and home accessories retail company. It is the largest furniture and home furnishing chain in Japan. Founded in 1967 by the company's current President Akio Nitori. Nitori currently has more than 400 stores in Japan, and more than 50 stores in Taiwan, the United States and China.Coordinated with suppliers, truckers and shipping liners to ensure the products’ consolidation in the distribution centers in south China then the delivery to Japan… Show more Nitori Co., Ltd is a Japanese furniture and home accessories retail company. It is the largest furniture and home furnishing chain in Japan. Founded in 1967 by the company's current President Akio Nitori. Nitori currently has more than 400 stores in Japan, and more than 50 stores in Taiwan, the United States and China.Coordinated with suppliers, truckers and shipping liners to ensure the products’ consolidation in the distribution centers in south China then the delivery to Japan. Standardized the operation procedures for to manage the suppliers and logistics providers. Show less
  • Nitori
    Purchaser
    Nitori Feb 2001 - Oct 2003
    Shenzhen City, Guangdong, China
    Responsibilities included sourcing in trade shows and negation of price and terms with suppliers, ensuring suppliers’ on time delivery by monitoring their production planning and progress, and quality control by working with technical team.
  • Greatwall Food Co.
    Foreign Trade Specialist
    Greatwall Food Co. Aug 1999 - Feb 2001
    Shantou, Guangdong, China
    A subsidiary of Shante Chaofa Imp. & Exp. Group, focus on trading business in SEA with solid suppliers bases in south China.Held the professional certificate issued by General Administration of Customs of People’s Republic of China. Responsible for declaration of imports / exports to China customs and shipping documents.

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Eric Yao's current role is Performance management, process optimization, best practice sharing in procurement, logistics and supply chain.

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Eric Yao attended Tianjin University Of Commerce China.

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Eric Yao's colleagues are William Smith, Dave Hester, Remi Lacamoire, Sean A. Nuñez, Ph.d., Sabrina T., Djohan Khairudin, René Bataille.

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