Xinyi Yan, MBA
About Xinyi Yan, MBA
Xinyi Yan is a Supply Chain Business Analyst at Brown-Forman, where she has worked since 2019. She holds an MBA from Tennessee State University and has extensive experience in supply chain management, including previous roles at Brown-Forman and various organizations.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Xinyi Yan serves as a Supply Chain Business Analyst at Brown-Forman, a position held since 2019. In this role, she participates in the Supply Chain Planning & Metrics team, collaborating with departments such as Marketing/Sales and Finance. Her responsibilities include conducting ongoing forecast analysis, managing data integrity, and ensuring the effective use of methods and tools to support business needs. She also influences professionals within the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to achieve consensus on demand planning.
Previous Experience at Brown-Forman
Prior to her current position, Xinyi Yan held several roles at Brown-Forman. She worked as a Supply Chain Associate in various capacities, including Demand Planning from 2018 to 2019, Project Management Office from 2015 to 2016, and Supply Chain RTC in both Hong Kong and Shanghai from 2017 to 2018 and 2016 to 2017, respectively. These roles provided her with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain operations and project management within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Xinyi Yan holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Tennessee State University, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Economics from Tianjin Polytechnic University in China and Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences in Germany, completing her studies from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background equips her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in supply chain management.
Involvement in Professional Organizations
Xinyi Yan has been actively involved in professional organizations throughout her career. She served as a Board Member for the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she held the position of Vice President of the Supply Chain Management Student Organization at Tennessee State University from 2014 to 2015 and was a Board Member of the same organization from 2013 to 2014. These roles demonstrate her commitment to professional development and leadership in the field of supply chain management.
Internship Experience
In 2014, Xinyi Yan completed an internship as a Sci Games Intern at the Tennessee Education Lottery, where she gained practical experience in the field. This internship, lasting two months, contributed to her understanding of supply chain dynamics and operational processes, further enhancing her expertise in the industry.