Ann Zhao
About Ann Zhao
Ann Zhao is the Manager of the Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence at Eastman, where she specializes in strategic supply planning and inventory optimization. She has extensive experience in supply chain management and change management processes, having held various roles at Eastman and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited.
Current Role at Eastman
Ann Zhao serves as the Manager of the Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence at Eastman. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's supply chain strategies and operations for five years. In this role, she leads Agile teams and focuses on cross-functional global projects, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain processes.
Previous Experience at Eastman
Ann Zhao has extensive experience at Eastman, where she worked in various supply chain management roles. She served as Supply Chain Manager for Plasticizers from 2013 to 2017, for Fibers from 2017 to 2019, and for Adhesives from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she was a Pricing Manager for Adhesives from 2006 to 2011. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics within the organization.
Experience at Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
Prior to her tenure at Eastman, Ann Zhao worked at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited. She held the position of Vice General Manager in the Innovation Department from 2001 to 2004 and worked as a Business Analyst from 1999 to 2001 in Dalian, Liaoning, China. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in business analysis and innovation management.
Education and Expertise
Ann Zhao holds a Master's degree in Finance from Jilin University, where she studied from 1996 to 1999. She also earned an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, from 2004 to 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic supply planning, inventory modeling, and optimization, as well as guiding ADKAR change management processes.
Training Program Development
In her current role, Ann Zhao designs and innovates employee training programs aimed at enhancing team performance. Her focus on training reflects her commitment to developing skills and capabilities within her teams, contributing to the overall success of the supply chain operations at Eastman.