Ger Ean Tan

Market Analyst at IDC

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

About

A results-driven professional with around 4 years of regional experience across APAC and ASEAN, including 3.7 years in market research and moved into senior business strategy and planning role. Experienced in navigating the full life cycle of data, delivering data-driven insights, conducting market and competitive analysis, and supporting strategic initiatives to drive business growth and alignment across diverse markets. Brings strong analytical skills, including structured problem solving, data-driven decision making, and the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations. These strengths have been effectively applied in a strategic context, helping to inform planning, optimize performance, and support collaboration across teams.

Experience

  • Market Analyst at IDC
    May 2021 - Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    As part of the regional analyst under the Imaging, Printing and Document Solutions (IPDS), my jobscope includes the below but not limited to: 1. Ensuring the Worldwide and local deliverables are delivered to clients as scheduled - Hardcopy and Peripherals - Industrial Printer - Consumables (Ink and Toner supplies) - Document Scanner 2. Creating, maintaining and QC research databases 3. Participate in, or contributions to local or regional consulting projects 4. Liaise with vendors on a quarterly basis for guidance, answering inquiries related to the market trends and track client interactions. 5. Prepare custom deliverables based on contract and making sure all attributes are correctly delivered to clients 6. Perform secondary research on Rest of Asia Pacific to gauge the market for imaging products 7. Collaborate with other teams from different country, regions to work things more efficiently

  • Research Analyst at IDC Market Research (M) Sdn. Bhd
    May 2021 - Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    On time execution of 4 trackers across 15 Asia Pacific countries to ensure deliverables are delivered on a quarterly basis. Perform research, data collection, statistical analysis using accepted techniques and methodology. Liaise with multiple vendors for guidance, claims and inquiries related to market trends, and track client’s interactions. Active engagement and coordination with other regions to meet research needs and aligned with objectives. Creating, maintaining and QC research databases. Assists in any ad-hoc assignment assigned and ensure ability to meet predetermined deadline.

  • Data Analyst at CSM Engineering Hardware (M) Sdn Bhd
    Dec 2020 - Apr 2021 · 5 mos

    - Ensuring the delivery of products and services to customers are run smoothly and efficiently - Analyzed and identify any upcoming trends in the supply or demand of products - Sourcing materials with different suppliers, and ensuring the inventory is sufficient for all outlets across Klang Valley - Liaising across department (finance, csm, project management) to execute supply chain operational plans and strategies

  • Data Analyst at
    Dec 2020 - Apr 2021 · 5 mos

    Sourcing for materials, services, equipment, and products and communicating with relevant department to ensure sufficient supplies across all outlets in Klang Valley. Plan and monitor with vendors on-time delivery status. Work closely with cross-functional department to ensure smooth execution of product delivery and payment. Plan and monitor with vendors on-time delivery status.

  • Editorial Assistant at International Journal of Business and Society (IJBS)
    Mar 2018 - Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    - Perform layout work for IJBS, coordinates multiple production schedules and maintains printing datelines for same. - Coordinate editorial, design and production aspects of wide variety of materials for IJBS production - Confer with author on manuscript revision - Maintains contact with author following through on specified requests and tasks