Shihao Zhang
About Shihao Zhang
Shihao Zhang is the Director of Supply Chain Management and Business Planning Leader for Home Care Japan/Korea at Procter & Gamble, focusing on long-term supply network planning and operational cost-saving strategies.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Shihao Zhang serves as the Director of Supply Chain Management and Business Planning Leader for Home Care Japan/Korea at Procter & Gamble. In this role, he is responsible for leading the development of long-term supply network planning for both Air Care and Dish Care in the Japan and Korea regions. His work focuses on identifying key constraints and establishing critical decision points for capital investment to ensure the efficiency and stability of the supply chain.
Previous Positions at Procter & Gamble
Shihao Zhang has held multiple positions at Procter & Gamble over the years. From 2017 to 2020, he worked as a Category Business Planner. Before that, he served as an Initiative Supply Planning Manager from 2015 to 2017. He began his career at Procter & Gamble as a Category Supply Planning Manager/Initiative Supply Planning Associate Manager from 2011 to 2015.
Internship Experience at The Dow Chemical Company
Shihao Zhang gained early professional experience during a 7-month internship at The Dow Chemical Company from 2009 to 2010. This early exposure to the chemical industry provided him with foundational knowledge and skills that have been pivotal in his subsequent roles in supply chain management.
Educational Background
Shihao Zhang completed his undergraduate studies at Nanyang Technological University. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering and was awarded a Singapore Government Scholarship, which covered full tuition and provided stipends. His academic tenure lasted from 2007 to 2011.
Key Responsibilities in Current Role
In his current role, Shihao Zhang is tasked with several critical responsibilities, including establishing business continuity plans to ensure the maintenance of critical supply chain capabilities during emergencies. He owns an operational cost-saving masterplan specifically for the Home Care division in Japan and Korea, and he develops inventory optimization strategies for the next three years. These strategies incorporate supply network design and key operational interventions to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.