Wei Xiang Tan
Business
Nanyang Business School
Summary
I am a data-driven regional business professional, currently contributing in the Strategy Analytics in Retail and FMCG in South East Asia based in Singapore.
I aspire to be a customer-focused global business leader who creatively integrates business perspectives and data analytics, to deliver impactful and innovative strategic business decisions.
I identify as a global citizen and lifelong learner, with a drive to achieve and create value for the world.
Work aside, my interest includes pro-bono content creation for business readers, doing online learning, hiking and playing the piano.
Read my blog here! https://tanweixiang.com
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Work Experience
Strategy Analyst Feb 2021 - Present
DFI Retail Group Singapore- Industry: Retail Fast Moving Consumer Goods
- Placement and 1st incumbent of newly created role as the only analyst in South East Asia Commercial Strategy Operations Team.
- Coordinating over $12M annual value in business opportunities through SEA Regional Level Business Improvement Programs.
- Jobscope: Supplier Performance Insights and Analysis; Pricing Strategy; Process Improvement; Program Management; Data Science and Analytics for Business; Stakeholder Management (C-Suite, Senior Management, Junior Management External Consultants); Change Management; Management Reporting; In-House Business Strategy; Financial Modelling Analysis; Budget Estimation; Space Utilisation Modelling
- Tools and techniques used: SAP GUI; SAP Web Intelligence; R programming; Excel VBA; Tableau; Kanban; Gantt Chart; Business Case Presentations
Management Trainee Jul 2020 - Present
DFI Retail Group Singapore- Industry: Retail Fast Moving Consumer Goods
- Pioneer batch of 12 candidates across Asia.
- 24-Month Structured Programme with cross-functional rotations across various business units.
- Attached to Retail operations (Mass Supermarkets, Upscale Supermarkets, Health Beauty Stores, Convenience Stores), Commercial (7-Eleven, Guardian, South East Asia Food), Supply Planning Logistics, and Group CEO Office for Own Brand Strategy Project in South East Asia.
Education
MiniMasters Marketing Management (Marketing) Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
Nanyang Business School SingaporeBachelor of Business (Business Analytics) Aug 2017 - May 2020
Nanyang Business School SingaporeOther Skills
Q&A with Wei Xiang Tan
What are the tools or technology that you enjoy using for your work?
Excel and Powerpoint are really quite interesting and strong powerhouses, I like using R when I need to deal with big data as you just run a script to handle the same type of data, improving processes for the business I work with.
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What did you do to make yourself marketable?
I create my own blog to talk about topics which I am passionate in, as well as post regularly on linkedin. In short, I am using social media marketing to show what I can offer to my employers.
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What are some personal projects or ideas you have worked on or are working on now?
I am currently running a blog to share to business readers more about my take on strategy, analytics and innovation. Do feel free to read my blog at https://tanweixiang.com
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What do you do to keep your skills fresh or keep yourself updated in your field?
Staying abreast with possible certifications, talking to other professionals who are also in the analytics and strategy field would help me keep in check whether my skills are still fresh and updated.
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What do you do to keep up with the current issues and trends in your field?
Reading the news is a good place to start, following up on global developments as well as technology. I am also doing some online courses to further my understanding of analytics and strategy.
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How would you describe yourself in one sentence?
I would see myself as stakeholder-oriented and customer-focused.
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What is the next career goal that you are planning for?
I am looking at taking up a junior manager role, preferably with an overseas experience with a focus in strategy, analytics or innovation.
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