Lear Huang

Lear Huang is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in merchandise planning and supply chain management. Serving as the Director of Merchandise Planning at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. from May 2016 to June 2022, Lear was responsible for optimizing Sales and Operational Planning (S&OP) processes, leading a team to enhance operational and financial metrics, and managing component requirements worth $200 million. Prior roles include Senior Merchandise Manager at The Estée Lauder Companies, where Lear successfully planned sales forecasts, and Business Analyst at Citron Pharma, developing forecasting models for pharmaceutical inventory. Lear also held a position as Supply Chain Analyst at Panasonic, focusing on inventory management, and earned an MBA from Rutgers Business School, specializing in Supply Chain Management and Marketing.