Jan Rae Lanante
Cainta
Summary
Dynamic Supply Chain professional with extensive experience in procurement, logistics, and inventory optimization. Skilled in implementing robust strategies that drive operational efficiency and mitigate risks while fostering cross-functional collaboration to align supply chain initiatives with business objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Head
Young Living Philippines
06.2025 - Current
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and meet business goals.
- Sourced, evaluated, and negotiated with suppliers for raw materials and components, managed contracts, and built strong vendor relationships to enhance supply chain reliability.
- Monitored and controlled inventory levels to prevent overstocking and stockouts, implementing strategies like ABC Analysis and Pareto Analysis to optimize inventory turnover.
- Plan and coordinate the movement of goods, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution, to ensure on-time delivery (B2C).
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze data to identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for continuous improvement.
- Identify and mitigate risks and potential disruptions within the supply chain.
- Analyze supply chain data and performance metrics to identify and resolve bottlenecks and other issues.
- Manage, train, and mentor supply chain staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure that the PH supply plan is aligned with Regional HUB and U.S within the required lead time.
Sr. Supply Chain Analyst - Central Planning
Kuwait Food Company -Americana PLC
Sharjah
10.2022 - 05.2025
- Regional Supply and Demand Planning for Key categories: Proteins, fries, Oil and Sauces.
- Identified and analyzed consumption patterns and inventory trends to optimize stock levels.
- Analyzed inventory and prepared comprehensive reports to support decision-making.
- Analyzing supply chain risks and developing strategies to resolve the issues.
- Collaborated with internal partners (procurement, store operations, marketing, and finance) on new store openings and companywide marketing activities, enhancing sales and operations planning (S&OP).
- Managing regional limited time offerings in terms of supply planning, coordination with suppliers, procurement and marketing.
- Supporting the continuous improvement of supply chain processes and procedures.
- Ensuring compliance with the company policies and procedures, most importantly DOS and potential write-offs.
Sr. Associate- Purchasing and Inventory Planning
Kuwait Food Company -Americana
04.2014 - 10.2022
- Procurement - Sourcing, Cost Analysis, Contract Negotiation.
- Created and implemented effective demand planning strategies for current and upcoming products, focusing on inventory optimization and cost reduction.
- Ensure optimum inventory levels are achieved without disrupting the supply through accurate forecasting and planning.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement demand and supply plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Proposed and implemented solutions that enhanced demand forecast accuracy, contributing to better inventory management.
- Procured goods from suppliers, ensuring timely delivery, optimal quantities, and adherence to quality standards.
Asst. Restaurant Manager
Kuwait Food Company -Americana
02.2012 - 04.2014
Asst. Restaurant Manager (OIC)
Red Ribbon Bakeshop Inc. (Jollibee Foods Corp.)
Pasig City
06.2010 - 02.2012
Education
Master of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Technological Institute of the Philippines
Quezon City06-2025
Certified International Supply Chain Manager -
International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute
07-2023
Certified International Supply Chain Professional -
International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute
08-2019
Sales and Operations Planning -
Leoron Professional Development Institute
Kuwait07-2019
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Social Studies
Rizal Technological University
Mandaluyong City04-2010
Skills
- Supplier management
- Global sourcing
- Procurement expertise
- Import and export operations
- Logistics management
- Warehouse management
- International purchasing
- Contract management
- Supplier negotiation
- Vendor negotiation
- Financial management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Demand forecasting
- Inventory analysis
- Quality assurance
- ERP systems proficiency
- Continuous improvement
- Risk assessment
- Analytical Skills
- Problem solving
- Strategic Mindset
- Relationship building
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Negotiating
Education Certification Professional Credential
- Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Technological Institute of the Philippines, Quezon City, 12/2022 - 06/2025
- Certified International Supply Chain Manager, International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute, 07/2023
- Certified International Supply Chain Professional, International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute, 08/2019
- Sales and Operations Planning, Leoron Professional Development Institute, Kuwait, 07/2019
- Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Social Studies, Rizal Technological University, Mandaluyong City, 06/2004 - 04/2010
License
Professional Teacher, Professional Regulation Commission - Philippines
Training
- Supply chain summit by Alcott Global.
- Managing Value added Supplier Relationship.
- Procurement Streamlining.
- Makers and Movers Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution by Alcott Global.
- Makers and Movers - Global Transportation Access and Cost.
- Supply Chain Sustainability by Alcott Global.
- Commercial Contract Awareness.
- Innovate to increase Transparency and Risk in working with the Supplier.
- Overcoming financial disputes effectively with commercial contracts and awareness.
- How to increase transparency and reduce risk in working with suppliers.
Notable Contributions
- Generated $17K savings Packaging contract, 12/2016
- Changing of the payment terms Contract from Advance Payment to 30 days for the first time in our company resulted to additional cash flow and again negotiated to make it net 60 days for 2020 with direct positive cash flow contribution of $487K., 12/2017
- Initiation of freight contract, resulting to 25% reduction on freight cost, 12/2018
- Initiated the contract of Seafood category in Kuwait resulting to an annual savings of $297K, 12/2018
- Optimizing the inventory of SKUs from an average of 100 days to 60 days, contributing savings in warehousing cost, working capital, better DIO and having the freshest stock in the market., 12/2018
- Optimizing the inventory of my SKUs from an average of 60 days to 45 days contributing savings in warehousing cost, better DIO and having the freshest stock available in the market., 12/2019
- Enable to balance our Inventory during the Covid lockdown in Kuwait for 5 months without compromising the availability of Supply due to sudden surge in Demand., 12/2020
- Negotiated with our supplier's during Covid Lock-down in Kuwait to cancel/postpone the delivery of our ready to ship orders., 12/2020
- Negotiated the free time extension with our freight forwarders during Covid Lockdown to mitigate the extra cost in demurrage and other cost associated in shipping and clearance due to low sales., 12/2020
- Being able to stabilize the Supply for our Iraq branch thus meeting the target to have supply stability by third quarter of 2021., 09/2021
- Responsible to ensure that no OOS situation in the increase of Limited Time offerings in Supply & Demand planning from 4 major Brands in 2023 to 8 Brands in 2024 across GCC markets., 12/2023
- Managed the increase in on time launching of our limited time offerings across our GCC Markets for 8 Brands., 12/2024
- Saved a total of $65,000 potential write off in KSA, UAE, JOR, BAH markets., 12/2024
- Managed the supply and planning of 50 LTO launches across 7 Americana Brands and 8 Regional Markets., 12/2024
- Saved Php1.1M on the process streamlining for our regulatory and compliance department., 12/2025
- Saved Approx. Php1M on the demurrage charges over our shipments., 12/2025
- Optimized the inventory of Young Living Philippines from the Avg. of 10 months to 6 months Inv., 12/2025
- Php 2.2M savings on warehouse contract 2025-2026 for Young Living Philippines., 12/2025
- Php 2.8M savings on indirect procurement, Customs Clearance and regulatory covering 2025., 12/2025
- Php 10.3M savings on warehouse contract 2026-2027 for Young Living Philippines., 12/2026
Personal Awards And Honours
Employee of the Year in Supply Chain, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, Kuwait Food Company Americana Kuwait
Timeline
Supply Chain Head
Young Living Philippines
06.2025 - Current
Sr. Supply Chain Analyst - Central Planning
Kuwait Food Company -Americana PLC
10.2022 - 05.2025
Sr. Associate- Purchasing and Inventory Planning
Kuwait Food Company -Americana
04.2014 - 10.2022
Asst. Restaurant Manager
Kuwait Food Company -Americana
02.2012 - 04.2014
Asst. Restaurant Manager (OIC)
Red Ribbon Bakeshop Inc. (Jollibee Foods Corp.)
06.2010 - 02.2012
Master of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Technological Institute of the Philippines
Certified International Supply Chain Manager -
International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute
Certified International Supply Chain Professional -
International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute
Sales and Operations Planning -
Leoron Professional Development Institute
Bachelor of Secondary Education - Social Studies
Rizal Technological University