John, Chee Huat Tan
About John, Chee Huat Tan
John Chee Huat Tan serves as the Senior Director of International Supply Chain Management at The Wendy's Company, where he focuses on strategic supplier alliances and market expansion. He has extensive experience in supply chain management across various global companies, including Yum! Brands and HAVI Global Solutions.
Current Role at The Wendy's Company
John Chee Huat Tan serves as the Senior Director of International Supply Chain Management at The Wendy's Company. He has held this position since 2019, working from Dublin, Ohio, USA. In this role, he is responsible for managing a global team that supports Wendy's international market expansion and business growth. His focus includes developing strategic alliances with suppliers to ensure sustainable cost and assured supply.
Previous Experience at Yum! Brands
Prior to his current role, John worked at Yum! Brands as the Regional Supply Chain Manager from 2002 to 2005 in Singapore, covering the Asia Pacific region. He later returned to Yum! Brands as the Senior Business Support Manager from 2005 to 2008, also in Singapore. His experience at Yum! Brands provided him with a solid foundation in supply chain management within the fast-food industry.
Education and Expertise
John holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Purdue University, which he completed from 1993 to 1995. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in the same field from Michigan State University, studying from 1989 to 1992. His educational background supports his expertise in developing procurement management methodologies and strategic supplier partnerships.
Career Path and Previous Roles
John's career includes various roles in supply chain and procurement across multiple organizations. He worked at HAVI Global Solutions as Director of Strategic Procurement from 2011 to 2014 in Singapore. He also held positions at Papa Johns, Esso, and ExxonMobil, where he gained extensive experience in sales, marketing, and global sourcing. His diverse background contributes to his capabilities in managing complex supply chain operations.
Strategic Focus and Contributions
In his roles, John has focused on developing logistic and distribution solutions to efficiently fulfill ingredient needs across diverse international markets. He works on new market entries and product development by leveraging partnerships with strategic suppliers. His contributions include designing procurement management methodologies aimed at achieving competitive pricing and high service levels.