Cathy Wang
Larchmont,USA
Summary
Dynamic supply chain leader skilled in fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving efficiencies. Successfully led diverse teams through complex transformations, enhancing profitability and service levels while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
AVP-Project NEO-S4 Hana-Planning Lead Consumer Division & CoPack LUSA
L’Oréal
New York, USA
05.2013 - Current
- Completed transformational project by harmonizing ways of working across 4 divisions, adjusted global template with critical local needs, tested business flows, and enabled 200+ planners through successful training.
- Secured key project milestones through completion of testing, training, defect management, and hyper-care support.
- Harmonized ways of working across divisions, establishing a strong community among business/project teams during pre-readiness stage.
- Led career squad and coaching culture team, fostering project team development and promoting self-growth.
- Created the NEO operational ramp down plan with cross functional team: Factory, Cascading, Copack, D2C, NYX and Interzone.
AVP-S&OP L’Oreal Paris, Carol’s Daughter, SoftSheen Carson & Thayer’s
L’Oréal
New York, USA
05.2013 - Current
- Led $1.6B, 13 people team through change management of SAP ERP planning transformation, reorganization, and global supply chain crisis.
- Integrated Thayer’s into L’Oréal systems and established S&OP processes for new acquisition brand.
- Revamped key S&OP tools to enhance consensus and enable Executive S&OP to swiftly identify financial gaps, risks, and opportunities.
- Executed two phases of team transformation through targeted recruitment and reorganization.
- Trained and stabilized new planning tool and ways of working with additional supplementary tools to support daily activities.
AVP-Kiehl’s Global S&OP
L’Oréal
New York, USA
05.2013 - Current
- Executive supply chain leader oversaw €1.6B global brand S&OP, manufacture strategy, long-term 3-year growth projection that supported +23% growth of 20 countries while maintaining top pillar 98% service rate that enables the highest profit margin in Luxe L’Oreal.
- Led global strategic planning project and identified key products with APAC/US dual production that enabled agility and supported brand growth projection.
- Established forecast anticipation process with Marketing and Countries to project potential growth on iconic brands to allow correct mid-long-term capital investment in manufacture facility and risky raw material purchase.
- Implemented agility-focused work streams on launches and pillar brands reduce lead time to 4 weeks and maintain high service level.
- Redesigned talent profile that led to new talent profile which enabled better brand connection and cross functional collaboration.
- Oversaw global product withdrawal that reduced customer risk and assisted in re-launching new formulation in following season.
Director-Giorgio Armani S&OP
L’Oréal
New York, USA
05.2013 - Current
- Led newly structured S&OP team with strategic supply chain strategy which allowed the brand to grow without supply risk with 6-month lead time between manufacture vs available ship timing.
- Oversaw $260MM business by tying retail trend with supply strategy to support business growth.
- Support 24% beauty retail growth with limited-service issue by strategic planning in safety stock on key pillar sub-brands.
- Executed $8MM Father’s Day set recall crisis and prevent loss sales in field.
Director-IDC Supply Planning
L’Oréal
New York, USA
05.2013 - Current
- Led team with newly developed tools and ways of working to improve service rate.
- Proposed and accepted by upper management on new S&OP Org Structure to support brand growth and maximize team talent headcount.
- Pioneered L’Oreal best practice with a seasonal inventory tool to assist factory that predicts production needs and ending inventory results.
- Developed IDC pyramid database which provides analysis on trend forecast, import orders and confirmation evolution month over month. This allows the team to assess data history and inventory gaps.
- Created new team structure to enable an effective and high potential team based on business needs and strategic alignment with marketing and sales team.
Sr Supply Planning Manager-Yves Saint Laurent
L’Oréal
New York, USA
05.2013 - Current
- Improved service level 10pts from 88% to 98% in which managed different planning constraints from France factory and understood marketing strategy to prevent future stock out situation.
- Achieved service improvement and strengthened business relationships within 6 months, resulting in promotion to supply planning team leader.
- Developed stock equation tool for quick inventory visibility and ad hoc scenario planning, enhancing decision-making capabilities.
- Created tool to address receiving constraints, improve visibility on import volume, and prioritize urgent shipments effectively.
Transformational supply & promo planner
Unilever
Englewood Cliff, USA
12.2008 - 04.2013
- Led agility projects and manufacturing efficiency initiatives, overseeing 100% portfolio renovations and implementation of ERP and forecast systems with a focus on effective change management.
Proven success and exceled in reverse distribution, customer care, CPFR and Transportation
Johnson & Johnson
New Brunswick, USA
08.2004 - 11.2008
- Managed transfer and decommission of key pharmaceutical distribution centers, reviewed carrier compliance and performance, enhanced distribution efficiency and DC fill rate, reduced order rejection, and ensured on-time delivery for key retailer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance and Business Logistics
The Pennsylvania State University
12-2003
Skills
- Sales and operations planning
- Demand forecasting
- SAP APO expertise
- Project management
- Budget management
- Data-driven decisions
- Change management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Influencing negotiation
- Talent management
- Effective communication
Websites
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
Timeline
AVP-Project NEO-S4 Hana-Planning Lead Consumer Division & CoPack LUSA
L’Oréal
05.2013 - Current
AVP-S&OP L’Oreal Paris, Carol’s Daughter, SoftSheen Carson & Thayer’s
L’Oréal
05.2013 - Current
AVP-Kiehl’s Global S&OP
L’Oréal
05.2013 - Current
Director-Giorgio Armani S&OP
L’Oréal
05.2013 - Current
Director-IDC Supply Planning
L’Oréal
05.2013 - Current
Sr Supply Planning Manager-Yves Saint Laurent
L’Oréal
05.2013 - Current
Transformational supply & promo planner
Unilever
12.2008 - 04.2013
Proven success and exceled in reverse distribution, customer care, CPFR and Transportation
Johnson & Johnson
08.2004 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Finance and Business Logistics
The Pennsylvania State University