Cathy Min Wu
Perth
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in finance and cost control, project management, and business implementation. Possessing exceptional analytical and conceptual capabilities, I have successfully navigated the complexities of working in a matrix organization across different dimensions. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work in diverse cultural settings, including Singapore, China (Shanghai, Shenzhen), Denmark (Copenhagen), and Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City). Notably, spearheaded the implementation of an operational transformation project in the Asia Pacific Region, focusing on rolling out a future operating model. Additionally, developed a comprehensive productivity improvement framework across functions and effectively tracked productivity performance in the region. Established an Asia Pacific Region implementation and training strategy for a global strategic project within the company. Furthermore, conducted highly successful productivity improvement workshops to streamline operational processes in four geographical areas: Greater China area, South East Asia area, West Central Asia area, and North East Asia area.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – Ocean Transformation Project
DB Schenker Asia Headquarters
02.2019 - Current
- Manage and implement operational transformation project with a focus on rolling out future operating model
- Develop and maintain regional project plans to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results
- Map out branch sizing and 'To-be' footprint for countries, based on time assessment result, cost impact and global guidelines
Senior Manager – Strategic Project
DB Schenker Asia Headquarters
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Develop regional productivity improvement framework that can be applied across functions and countries in Asia Pacific Region
- Roll out productivity continuous improvement workshop concept
- Monitor monthly country productivity performance, analyze the trend and work on improvement plan with countries
Lecturer, Supply Chain Management
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
04.2013 - 03.2017
- Module leader for Logistics and Supply Chain Management module
- Lead the 6-month-internship program and coordinate with companies on candidates selection and on-boarding processes
- Lead students to participate in the National Supply Chain Challenge organized by Singapore Logistics Association
Deputy General Manager – Supply Chain Management
Maersk Logistics South East Asia Headquarters
11.2005 - 04.2013
- Regional Implementation Manager for new-win clients among South East Asia countries
- Set up Area Client Coordinator team for Strategic Accounts
- Rout various business process improvement initiatives for key clients among South East Asia countries
- 6-month-assignment in Vietnam as the country operations manager holding responsibility of 5 teams 100 staff
Assistant Manager – Supply Chain Management
Maersk Logistics Asia Headquarters
10.2002 - 07.2004
- Global Strategic Business Development Project team
- Work out the implementation methodology and roll out plan for major initiatives in Asia Pacific Region
- Conduct workflow analysis workshops to improve productivity
Client Manager – Supply Chain Management
Maersk Logistics China Corporate
08.2001 - 10.2002
- Implementation Manager for Nike consolidation business’ migration
- China Client Manager for Global Account Nike
- In charge of South China Strategic Account team, mainly focusing on the business development in China for Global Strategic Accounts
Finance Analyst
Maersk Shipping Line Headquarters
08.1999 - 08.2001
- Responsible for monthly chartering vessel expenses and bunker expenses preparation and analysis
- Draft accounts receivable Global Standard Operating Procedures
- Conduct department head interviews in various countries among Europe Region to analyze the process gaps
International Management Trainee
Maersk Shipping Line Shanghai Branch
02.1996 - 08.1999
- Responsible for branch level operation costs analysis and monthly report preparation
- Participate in yearly budgeting process
- Handle export shipments and enquiries from customers
Education
MBA - Business Accountancy
Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University
Singapore, Singapore11.2005
Master of Science - Economics
Shanghai Maritime University
Shanghai, China07.1996
Skills
- Project management
- Business implementation
- Analytical capabilities
- Conceptual capabilities
- Matrix organization experience
- Cultural exposure
- Operational transformation
- Productivity improvement framework
- Productivity performance tracking
- Streamlining operation processes
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional collaboration
Additionalinformation - Training
- Leading Leaders Program, 07/01/21 - 09/30/21
- Leader of Others, 08/01/11
- Process excellence- Green Belt Training, 07/01/09
- Influence and empowering, 10/01/08
- Project Management Course, 08/01/03
- Negotiation skills, 11/01/01
- Maersk International Shipping Education (2-year program), 08/01/97 - 08/31/99
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
Senior Manager – Ocean Transformation Project
DB Schenker Asia Headquarters
02.2019 - Current
Senior Manager – Strategic Project
DB Schenker Asia Headquarters
04.2017 - 01.2019
Lecturer, Supply Chain Management
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
04.2013 - 03.2017
Deputy General Manager – Supply Chain Management
Maersk Logistics South East Asia Headquarters
11.2005 - 04.2013
Assistant Manager – Supply Chain Management
Maersk Logistics Asia Headquarters
10.2002 - 07.2004
Client Manager – Supply Chain Management
Maersk Logistics China Corporate
08.2001 - 10.2002
Finance Analyst
Maersk Shipping Line Headquarters
08.1999 - 08.2001
International Management Trainee
Maersk Shipping Line Shanghai Branch
02.1996 - 08.1999
MBA - Business Accountancy
Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University
Master of Science - Economics
Shanghai Maritime University
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