Willi Huang
About Willi Huang
Willi Huang serves as the VP of Supply Chain at Ardelyx, Inc., bringing extensive experience in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech industries. He holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Chung Yuan Christian University and an MS in Operations Research from Rutgers University.
Current Role at Ardelyx
Willi Huang serves as the Vice President of Supply Chain at Ardelyx, Inc., a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in the management of resources and processes. His leadership contributes to the company's strategic objectives in the pharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to his current role, Huang held several significant positions in supply chain management. He was the Senior Director and Head of Supply Chain at Ardelyx, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes roles as Sr. Manager Supply Chain Business Process and Customer Relationship Management at Genentech, Inc. from 2005 to 2009, and as MRP II Director at Engelhard Corporation from 1989 to 1996.
Educational Background
Willi Huang earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Chung Yuan Christian University, where he studied from 1971 to 1975. He later obtained a Master of Science degree in Operations Research from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick, completing his studies from 1978 to 1980. This educational foundation supports his expertise in supply chain operations.
Expertise in Supply Chain Methodologies
Huang possesses specialized knowledge in supply chain operations, particularly within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. He has expertise in the Theory of Constraints combined with Lean Six Sigma Optimization, which focuses on enhancing process efficiency. Additionally, he specializes in Statistical Quality Control, a method used to monitor and control processes to ensure optimal performance.
Career Progression and Consulting Roles
Throughout his career, Huang has held various roles that contributed to his extensive experience in supply chain and business process improvement. He worked as a Management Consultant at Softpath System LLC and served as a Consultant at Merck from 1996 to 2003. His role as Sr. Manager at Juniper Networks in 2010 further highlights his commitment to continuous business process improvement.