Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Websites
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Catherine Wang

Frisco,TX

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Product Owner specializing in Talent Acquisition Technology, with a strong focus on CRM and ATS platforms. Adept at leading system implementation, process optimization, and change management initiatives that transforms the talent experience. Expertise in vendor management, data-driven decision-making, and Agile methodologies to continuously improve recruitment workflows. Passionate about using technology to streamline hiring and optimize talent acquisition strategies.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Owner, Talent Acquisition Technology

Toyota North America
Plano, TX
01.2021 - Current

· Led Phenom CRM and Workday ATS integration, enhancing recruiter efficiency and candidate engagement.

· Managed vendor relationships and collaborated with integration teams to optimize recruitment platforms.

· Designed and executed a strategic roadmapaligning Phenom and Workday with recruitment objectives.

· Spearheaded User Acceptance Testing (UAT), resolving key implementation issues.

· Developed and implemented a change management strategy for a 30-recruiter team, increasing adoption.

· Created marketing & training materials, including newsletters, office hours, and live training, to promote adoption.

· Decommissioned redundant systems, ensuring seamless data migration into Phenom CRM.

· Implemented analytics tracking, collaborating with Talent Analytics team to create Tableau/Power BI dashboards.

· Applied Agile methodologies, using Jira to drive continuous platform enhancements.

Sr. Analyst, Toyota Vehicle Supply

Toyota North America
Plano, TX
01.2020 - 01.2021

· Led the Annual Production Planning Cycle, ensuring alignment between Production Plants and Corporate Strategy

· Product Owner for Integrated Business Planning (IBP) to spearhead process transformation and boosting efficiency.

· Created and Presented Monthly Production Plans General Manager & VP leadership.

· Developed strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions, maintaining operational stability.

Analyst, Toyota Vehicle Supply

Toyota North America
Plano, TX
01.2019 - 01.2020

· Managed production planning for high-demand vehicle models.

· Partnered with demand teams to enhance forecast accuracy & inventory optimization.

· Supported Model Year transitions, ensuring smooth system updates.

Procurement Consultant

Toyota North America
Plano, TX
01.2017 - 01.2019

· Managed multimillion-dollar RFPs/RFQs, optimizing supplier selection & contract negotiations.

· Led cost-saving initiatives, securing $5M in annual savings.

Order Fulfillment Specialist III (Senior Buyer)

Ericsson
Plano, TX
01.2013 - 01.2017

· Led procurement planning for $8M in hybrid cables, reducing lead times by 30%.

· Resolved $100M+ in supplier invoice discrepancies, implementing process improvements.

Buyer/Planner II

Ericsson
Plano, TX
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Managed inventory and procurement for $300M Sprint Network Vision project.

Education

BS - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
05.2009

Skills

Talent Acquisition Systems: Phenom CRM, Workday ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter

Project & Change Management: Agile, Jira, Scrum, Change Enablement

Data & Analytics: Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Recruitment Metrics Tracking

System Integrations & Process Optimization

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Languages: English (Fluent), Mandarin (Conversational)

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Mandarin, Conversational

Accomplishments

Training

Agile & Scrum Methodologies
Lean Principles & Toyota Production Systems

JKK & TBP

Timeline

Product Owner, Talent Acquisition Technology

Toyota North America
01.2021 - Current

Sr. Analyst, Toyota Vehicle Supply

Toyota North America
01.2020 - 01.2021

Analyst, Toyota Vehicle Supply

Toyota North America
01.2019 - 01.2020

Procurement Consultant

Toyota North America
01.2017 - 01.2019

Order Fulfillment Specialist III (Senior Buyer)

Ericsson
01.2013 - 01.2017

Buyer/Planner II

Ericsson
01.2010 - 01.2013

BS - Logistics and Supply Chain Management

University of North Texas
Catherine Wang