Herbert Tan Email & Phone Number

Singapore

Singapore

• Technical Manager - MaterialsInnovation & Technology Consultant
• Advised on global technical leadership, focusing on strategic material sourcing and innovations.
• Managed and implemented sustainable procurement solutions, introduction and connecting key suppliers for strategic raw materials that resulted in significant annual cost savings.
• Enhanced processing efficiency and compliance with regulatory, stewardship, and FCM (Food Contact Materials) standards.
• Led technical programs for operations, innovations, developments, and enabling scale-up productions in Asia.
• Directed product innovation, rationalization, and realization functions.

Singapore

• Part-time Business Development Manager at MAHA, identifying opportunities in Coatings, Construction, and Food Technology sectors.
• Provided customized training and technical support to sales and marketing leaders, enhancing business strategy with regulatory solutions.
• Guided MAHA Life Science Business team to register MAHA with Singapore Food Manufacturers' Association (SFMA).
• Established rapport with key decision-makers, driving growth and retention within customer organizations.
• Expanded market presence through diverse communication channels: telephone, email, and in-person interactions.

Singapore

• Technical Manager - Materials
• Led technical sourcing and qualification of key raw materials in China and India, playing a pivotal role in Whitford Global Technical Leadership.
• Cultivated strategic partnerships with global and local raw material manufacturers, driving innovations through NDAs and joint-development platforms.
• Spearheaded value engineering initiatives, surpassing USD 1 million in annual cost savings by actively sourcing and qualifying new materials and technologies.
• Ensured seamless communication between business and technology units to meet delivery schedules.
• Coordinated Board Level Membership of CAFSI and engaged with the PLASTICS Industry Association on CSR initiatives and US EPA Zero PFOA Agenda.

Singapore

• Asia Pacific R & D Manager Jan 2014 – Jan 2016
• Achieved notable technical breakthroughs, including the creation of HALO performance and a 2-Coat system that outperformed competitors' 3-Coat Systems.
• Promoted to a regional profile, serving as a primary in-house trainer for technical and product modules, proficient in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
• Managed Strategic and Key Customer Projects, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and facilitating collaboration on the US EPA Zero PFOA Agenda.R & D Manager / Tech Service / Development Manager Aug 2005 –.
• Spearheaded technical process enhancements and emerged as a key figure for Technical Development & Strategic Relationship Management.
• Established the Asia region in-house Whitford University Program and QCP training, securing ISO-9000 certification for Whitford Jiangmen.

Singapore

• Orchestrated technical training for Berger Paint China Operations, facilitating market development by translating Technical Manuals into Chinese.
• Played a pivotal role in major marketing and project initiatives, contributing to wins in projects like Singapore IUP repainting programs and prestigious projects such as SAFTI MI and Golden Mile Shopping Complex.
• Established the Berger Colour Centre and led a task force team securing significant projects, including the prestigious China Hainan Haikou Century Bridge and Hainan Meilan Airport auxiliary buildings.

Singapore

• Established Waterborne and Solventborne color tinting systems, optimized Inorganic Zinc Coating manufacturing processes, and pioneered entry into China's tugboat coating sector, resulting in significant sales for.
• Successfully resolved a major claim in the Pakistan HUBCO Power Station project, served as a coating technical advisor for the Juno Tower project in Shenzhen, China, and provided bilingual translation of technical and.
• Served as a key technical liaison for the China market, resolved a major claim in the Pakistan HUBCO Power Station project, and completed ADPT at Singapore Polytechnic, securing NSTB bond for UK Master's Program.

Singapore

• Senior Laboratory Technician (Marine, Protective Coating & Colour Development)
• Conducted formulation and testing of marine antifouling products and provided technical supervision and support for Marine and Heavy-Duty coating systems.
• Managed the marine antifouling test raft program and established the Chromascan/Chromadex Tinting System for IP Singapore and IP Malaysia.
• Supported the Protective Coating system program aimed at heavy-duty industries.