Global Vice President, Gm Core Diagnostics, Greater China
CurrentResponsible for a $1B diagnostics business for Abbott Great China.
Mar 2022 - Present
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Global Vice President, GM Core Diagnostics, Greater China at Abbott
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Global Vice President, GM Core Diagnostics, Greater China at Abbott
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Fanny Chen is listed as Global Vice President, GM Core Diagnostics, Greater China at Abbott at Abbott, based in North Chicago, Illinois, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at abbott.com, phone signal with area code 630, 847, 773, 224, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Fanny Chen.
Fanny Chen previously worked as Global Vice President, GM Core Diagnostics, Greater China at Abbott and Divisional Vice President, Greater China Supply Chain & Strategic Relations at Abbott. Fanny Chen holds Mba, International Business from Depaul University.
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Over thirty years of diverse business experience culminating in a global business supply chain and general manager’s role with a $43B producer of nutritional, pharmaceutical, and medical device products. Spearheaded unprecedented growth in the Greater China markets by leading a state-of-the-art, Greenfield startup, establishing an efficient and sustainable supply chain, and recruiting local leadership talent. Grow and manage $1B the Core Diagnostic business. Previously developed and executed sourcing strategies for a $13B global spend that delivered over $50M in annual savings. Early career development in accounting, finance, and international treasury management. Multi-cultural background with demonstrated success as an ex-pat executive. UNPRECEDENTED PRODUCT LAUNCH – Led Supply Chain to launch BinaxNOW Covid-19 Antigen testing in the record of 4 months with 100M per month tests volume. SUPPLY CHAIN EXCELLENCE – Led the organization achieved Shingo Prize for the first-ever end-to-end supply Chain Shingo Prize (all the Shingo Prize in the past all for the specific manufacturing plant). GLOBAL MANUFACTURING GROWTH – Established and Led China Operation Council with 4 manufacturing plants (Pharm, Nutrition, Device, and Rapid test) and supply China of Greater China. GLOBAL GROWTH STEWARDSHIP – Consistently promote corporate growth in world markets by leading the development of new production sites and international supply chains. Have achieved rapid growth by forging effective strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, J-V partners, and acquired businesses. PROCESS AND PROFIT OPTIMIZATION – Change agent for the introduction and implementation of leading edge sourcing procedures and processes and innovative manufacturing methods that vault companies to profitability and industry leader status. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – Proven ability to identify, analyze and create business relationships that have an impact on organic growth as well as creating strategies and exploring potential mutually beneficial corporate. TALENT ACQUISITION & RETENTION – Respected, team builder and coach. Reversed China market’s low employee retention trend through customized training, professional development and alignment with corporate objectives while emphasizing the importance of local culture and values.
Listed skills include Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Purchasing, and 13 others.
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Divisional Vice President, Greater China Supply Chain & Strategic Relations
Responsible for developing and implementing all strategies to secure and grow Abbott’s nutrition business in Great China from end to end supply chain. It includes in-country responsibility day-to-day operations and quality for nutritional plant and eCommerce, cross border eCommerce as well as supply chain operation in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Launched.
Aug 2016 - Mar 2022
Managing Director, China Supply Chain & Operations Development
- Build the supply chain organization in China with 2 manufacturing plants, 5 Regional Distribution Centers. Be responsible for building and starting up the Greenfield manufacturing plant with over $300M investment..
- Oversea the purchasing strategic plan, ingredient strategy, PPV management to drive margin.
- Build compliance and quality culture in China supply chain organization.
- Mentor and inspire China local senior leaders to emerge Abbott culture with Chinese environment in mind.
- Build talent pool for China operations future localization effort.
- Manage local, provincial and central government relationship to proper represent the company to win in China.
Aug 2011 - Aug 2016
Senior Director, Global Sourcing
- Conceived, initiated, developed, communicated, and managed the execution of Abbott sourcing strategies representing annual spend of $8.5 billion domestically and $3.2 billion at international sites. Led global sourcing.
- Developed, communicated and managed strategic sourcing long range plan (LRP) to provide corporate direction on key spend projects to minimize opportunities for redundant sourcing activities globally.
- Identified strategic sourcing opportunities across the company, assembling cross functional /cross divisional teams to evaluate total cost, total savings potential, sourcing options, regulatory impact, and.
- Built global sourcing organization and integrate new acquired companies.
- Developed and managed financial systems that identify, track and deliver operating margin (hard savings) to the corporation as a result of strategic projects in excess of $20 million annually.
- Aligned European, Asian and Latin America Strategic Sourcing plans with manufacturing and commercial affiliates to maximize leverage opportunities in all the regions.
Aug 2008 - Aug 2011
Director, Global Sourcing Emerging Markets
- Managed and provided strategy and direction for Emerging Markets / Low Cost Country (LCC) sourcing. Led global team including staff in Shanghai, China, and Mumbai, India. Scope of responsibilities included:
- Worked with divisions at decision-making levels, evaluated purchase volume of over $10 billion; extracted specific spends and identified, evaluated and launched alternative sources of supply within low cost countries.
- Established tactical and strategic plans to meet savings objectives.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, planning for frequent manufacturing emergencies.
- Worked with the company’s sourcing and purchasing employees on a worldwide basis to re-source current domestic and European purchase volume to LCCs.
- Broke roadblocks for staff that occurred within Abbott business units, affiliates, and suppliers.
Feb 2006 - Aug 2008
Area Treasurer – Pacific, Asia, Africa And Middle East
- Ensured least cost, flexible capital structure implemented in affiliates and Direct Export locations for all global divisions in Pacific, Asia, Africa, and Middle East region including assessing political risk and.
- Developed Long Range Financing Plans to properly capitalize and finance entities for the least cost financing strategy.
- Responsible for developing and implementing strategies to minimize potential impact of changes in exchange rate movements on earnings.
- Coordinated and provided guidance on global Treasury matters for acquisitions and integration into the company’s systems.
- Accountable for timely approval of new entities, liquidations and capital/financing strategies for affiliates for International Finance Committee (highest level of finance management in Abbott, including CFO) approval.
May 2004 - Feb 2006
Manager, Biological And Device Purchasing
- Supervised the procurement of $250MM of raw materials and services; created and managed department operating budget of $800M.
- Developed an annual cost savings plan; generated cost savings and cost avoidance averaging $30MM annually.
- Created innovative solutions for the procurement process to ensure that company interests were protected in all business.
- Led cross-functional, cross-divisional and cross-sites teams and suppliers.
- Initiated and supervised global make/buy analysis for raw materials, bulk drug and/or formulation manufacturing.
- Determined strategy to approach and service the divisions and business teams to make Corporate Purchasing a value-added function to their business.
May 2001 - May 2004
Deputy General Manager - Shanghai
- Managed three offices in China with more than 35 employees; reported directly to Regional President and responsible for local P&L.
- Established procurement, planning, warehousing and logistic policies and procedures.
- Oversaw warehouse and manufacture plant operations.
- Streamlined purchasing channel, process and materials management.
- Worked with U.S. and local legal counsel on legal structures planning and company set-up in several regions in China.
- Responsible for monthly and annual financial reporting in U.S. GAAP form and also local form for three locations in China.
Aug 1998 - May 2001
Business Consultant
- Provided consulting service to 18 markets in Chinese Economic Area (CEA).
- Reviewed and analyzed monthly financial statements and income projections.
- Hired and trained new market controllers, opened new offices, provided profitability consulting, streamlined office procedures/information flow/accounting processes and ensured compliance of GAAP and local standards.
- Consulted with CEA market CFOs on setting up their financial organizations.
- Prepared various profitability analyses and financial management reports to highlight markets’ performance for home office top management.
- Evaluated CEA market’s people, processes and systems and presented a process review which included suggestions for improvements in all areas.
Jan 1996 - Aug 1998
Senior Tax Accountant
Blackman Kallick Bartelstein Llp
- Federal and state tax compliance.
- Prepared financial statements.
- International development planning.
- Consulted client on asset management.
- Performed tax research and IRS cases.
Jan 1993 - Jan 1996
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Fanny Chen education
Mba, International Business
Depaul University
Bachelor Of Science In Accountancy, Accountancy
Depaul University
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Fanny Chen is listed as Global Vice President, GM Core Diagnostics, Greater China at Abbott at Abbott.
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Fanny Chen is based in North Chicago, Illinois, United States while working with Abbott.
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Fanny Chen has worked for Abbott, Sealed Air Corporation, Mcdonald'S, and Blackman Kallick Bartelstein Llp.
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Fanny Chen holds Mba, International Business from Depaul University.
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Fanny Chen is listed with skills including Global Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Management, and Procurement.
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