Tan Bee Hoon
Singapore
Summary
Experienced Senior Manager with 15+ years in operations management. Proven leadership, problem-solving, and operational efficiency skills. Successfully managed teams of 25 employees with 5 direct reports to achieve challenging objectives. Provides clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams. Seeking new challenges with a growth-oriented company.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager - Operations
Utex Singapore Pte Ltd
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Oversee the activities of the manufacturing plant, ensuring that the operations are managed and performing efficiently and effectively
- Oversee timely order fulfillment, capacity planning, profitability, productivity, quality improvements, and talent development
- Collaborate with planner to schedule production and ensure efficient material flow
- Address and resolve production issues related to output, quality, yield, delivery and cost
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Establish and drive HSE performance through proactive engagement and empowerment leading to HSE culture improvement
- Initiated sustainability program, reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices within company.
- Ensure adherence to ISO 9001
- Consistently met or exceeded annual performance targets set by senior leadership.
- Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
Regional Operations Support Manager Far East and Manufacturing Singapore
National Oilwell Varco
08.2007 - 09.2022
- Planning, coordination and management of the Regional Manufacturing and workshop, Warehouse, Operations support and Inside Sales group
- Managed team of 15 to coordinate the WSS Regional Hub in the Far East including Workshop, Warehouse, Inventory, and Inside Sales Group
- Key superuser for regional inventory management (Finished Goods, Work in Progress and Stock in Transit), and developed strategies and maintained best practices
- Optimized and reduced inventory by US2.5mil in 2019/20
- Liaise closely with the internal/external cross-functional teams to forecast equipment requirements for upcoming projects to ensure efficient support from rental fleet and inventory
- Ensure smooth regional project and order execution
- Facilitate and maintained regional key suppliers accounts
- Manage the repair Capex to optimize equipment repair cost
- Manage CAPEX, Identify trends and develop strategies to maximize cost of operation
- Ensure adequate allocated resources to all business functions, including ERP system, billing, inventory, accounts receivables, fleet management, etc
- Administered NOV HSEQ guidelines to regional plants (Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia)
Operations Support Manager
National Oilwell Varco
03.2013 - 11.2021
- Regional Inventory Management, Logistics, Purchasing, Billing and Operation
- Co-managed global inventory management to support regional demands for the organization
- Led team of five (5) to track, maintain and support regional inventory requirement
- Key liaison for team with the warehouse supervisor on procedures and process optimization
- Ensure smooth monthly cycle count
- Travel to various sites for verification and reconciliation of information
- Monthly Reporting to management to recommend initiatives
- Track on-time delivery of inventory
- Reduce US1.6mil in FE inventory for the organization in FY 2018
- Manage freight invoices, and their respective allocations to ensure efficient billing system
- Monitor suppliers' pricing to ensure costing model are within organizational requirement
Facilities Administration Manager / Inside Sales
National Oilwell Varco
05.2009 - 02.2013
- Led team of two (2) to maximize operational efficiencies for cross-functional teams in the facility
- Manage office space utilization, office renovations and maintenance (including repairs of office fixtures, electrical wiring/fittings, air conditioning system, etc)
- Oversee facility upkeep of equipment (Phone, copier, printers, fax machines, etc) and services
Inside Sales Representative
National Oilwell Varco
08.2007 - 04.2009
- Managed order processing of sales enquires
- Liaised with customers to ensure smooth transactions in the pipeline
- Maintained historical transactional information as per ISO compliance
- Ensured internal sales processes are in accordance to FCPA and US Export Law
- Supported management and cross-functional teams (sales, operations, inventory) in order management and delivery placement
Sales and Marketing Manager, Operations Manager, Sales Engineer
Proceq Asia Pte. Ltd
10.2002 - 05.2007
- Company Overview: Swiss MNC, previously known as IE Supply Pte Ltd
- Led sales team of (3) to generate sustainable sales lead enquiries in the pipeline
- Liaised with global suppliers (USA, Europe) to fulfil customers' requirement
- Proliferated market product awareness through initiation of exhibitions, seminars, training workshops and product demonstrations for healthy sales pipeline activities
- Swiss MNC, previously known as IE Supply Pte Ltd
Sales Engineer, Sales Coordinator
Region Suppliers (S) Pte Ltd
07.1997 - 09.2002
- Prepare and give technical presentations to explain to customers how the products and services work
- Work with the customers and Engineers to ensure the equipment meets the system requirements
- Secure orders, guarantee product standards and assure product delivery
- Establish customer rapport and acceptance
Education
Diploma - Chemical Process Technology, Major in Polymer Studies
Singapore Polytechnic
01.1997
Skills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Operations Management
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Decision-Making
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Team Leadership
- Operational Efficiency
- Inventory Management
Languages
Fluent in spoken and written English
Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin
Drivingability
Class 3, own vehicle
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/13/76
- Nationality: Singaporean
References
- Freddy Tan, General Manager, Japan Drilling Co. (Retired), +65 9664 4806
- Eugene Wong, Strategic Sales and Business Development Manager, +65 9823 1514
Expectation
$130,000 (negotiable), Immediate
Timeline
Senior Manager - Operations
Utex Singapore Pte Ltd
10.2022 - 09.2024
Operations Support Manager
National Oilwell Varco
03.2013 - 11.2021
Facilities Administration Manager / Inside Sales
National Oilwell Varco
05.2009 - 02.2013
Regional Operations Support Manager Far East and Manufacturing Singapore
National Oilwell Varco
08.2007 - 09.2022
Inside Sales Representative
National Oilwell Varco
08.2007 - 04.2009
Sales and Marketing Manager, Operations Manager, Sales Engineer
Proceq Asia Pte. Ltd
10.2002 - 05.2007
Sales Engineer, Sales Coordinator
Region Suppliers (S) Pte Ltd
07.1997 - 09.2002
Diploma - Chemical Process Technology, Major in Polymer Studies
Singapore Polytechnic
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