Debby Tan
About Debby Tan
Debby Tan serves as the Vice President of Global Sourcing (Electronics) at Plexus Corp., where she leads a team managing an annual spend of $1.7 billion. With extensive experience in supply chain management across various companies, she has developed expertise in strategic sourcing and customer-focused solutions.
Current Role at Plexus Corp
Debby Tan serves as the Vice President of Global Sourcing (Electronics) at Plexus Corp. since 2022. In this role, she leads a team of Global Commodity Managers and is responsible for managing an annualized spend of $1.7 billion in various electronic components, including semiconductors, passives, magnetics, and electromechanical components. Her focus is on driving strategy and execution to achieve Plexus Preferred Advantage in the electronics sector.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Debby Tan has extensive experience in supply chain management across multiple organizations. She worked as the Director of Global Supply Chain at Flex from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, she held various roles at Texas Instruments, including Supplier Manager and Process Engineering Team Leader. Additionally, she served as VP of Supply Chain and Procurement at PrimeSource Building Products from 2020 to 2022 and as VP of Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics at Diodes Incorporated from 2018 to 2020.
Educational Background
Debby Tan holds an M.B.A. in Marketing & Strategy from the SMU Cox School of Business. She also earned a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arizona. Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.
Expertise in Strategic Sourcing
Debby Tan has developed expertise in strategic sourcing throughout her career. She has been involved in supply chain transformation, design, and optimization across various companies. Her roles have included responsibilities for customer-focused supply chain strategies and managing complex supply chain operations.
Leadership in Global Supply Chain
In her leadership roles, Debby Tan has focused on driving supply chain transformation and optimization. She has led teams responsible for significant annual spending and has implemented strategies that enhance operational efficiency. Her leadership experience spans multiple industries, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of global supply chain dynamics.