Victoria C.

Experience

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  Dow AgroSciences

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2017

  - Led improvement projects resulting in 8% standard margin increase for final product; cut annual costs by $150K- Defined inventory management strategies, including guidelines for safety stocks; 20% reduction in year-end inventory increasing economic value added without negative impact to customer orders- Designed global sourcing procedures and directed regional implementations, diminishing costs by $300K- Constructed supply strategies and commanded implementation of 20 product launches projects; savings $115K- Spearheaded the redefinition of roles and responsibilities at the Dow Buenos Aires office to promote inclusive hiring practices, resulting in the recruitment of more employees with disabilities (Diversity@Dow member) Λιγότερα - Established needs for raw materials and packaging to meet production requirements for 1,000+ items; decreased production line stops due to supply shortages by 70%- Used communication and leadership skills to build strong relationship with suppliers to enhance reliability; decreased inventory in warehouses by 22% and allowed working just-in-time for 20% of packaging materials- Led project to increase inventory accuracy at all Southern Cone warehouses, managing a cross-functional team including procurement, production, and logistics; decreased on-hand inventory by $500K; reduced slow moving inventory on-hand by 30%; redefined purchasing strategy for raw materials and packaging Λιγότερα

  • Lead Supply Chain Planning Specialist

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Detailed Production Scheduler

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Material Planner

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
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  Amazon

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2023

  Recruited for this role based on a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders effectively, and delivering impactful improvement projects across the US network, complemented by prior experience in supply chain management and international markets.- Re-defined fulfillment centers utilization ratios by partnering with design engineering, pre-construction, and PMO team: improved utilization efficiency of existing assets by implementing 7 improvement projects; cost avoidance of $900MM USD in savings in 2023- Managed mid- and long-term (1-3 years) network capacity and topology planning for Mexico, Brazil, Middle East, North Africa, Australia and Singapore- Program Manager for inventory predictions and accuracy tools: led benchmarking, definition and implementation of a new suite of tools that improved accuracy; $300MM USD in annual savings Λιγότερα Amazon MBA Leadership Program (Pathways) | Senior Operations & Inbound Leadership | PCW1 & DEN3: Promoted to Senior Operations Manager at PCW1, then relocated to DEN3 to lead the Inbound department.- Managed a team of 3 Ops Managers, 10 Area Managers, and 1,000+ hourly employees; coordinated cycle time improvement initiatives across the site to reduce indirect labor spend; 35% cost reduction in 6 months- Led peak 2021 operational planning for fulfillment center with 4,000+ employees Λιγότερα Amazon MBA Leadership Program (Pathways) | Operations & Launch Expertise | DTW1 & PCW1: Progressed from Area Manager to Operations Manager at DTW1 Fulfillment Center. Expanded scope and responsibilities as Inbound SME, leading the successful launch of new fulfillment center PCW1.- Led building attrition project targeted at increasing hourly employee retention; decreased attrition from 5.6% to 3.8%, $7MM USD in annual savings- Responsible for operational excellence, safety, and culture of an entire shift within the Inbound department; became Inbound Subject Matter Expert within a year due to showcasing peer influence, ability to learn fast, and continuous improvement mindset to reduce defects in the process- Coordinated quality improvement project; 67% improvement in first time accuracy metrics, leading to a 30% improvement in productivity rates- Led successful site-wide implementation of brand new Inbound Technology System; 52% improvement in Quality (accuracy) metrics- Appointed Subject Matter Expert for the launch of a new fulfillment center: partnered with Inbound Senior Leadership to define department goals, manager training, and timeline; launched on time and identified as one of the highest performing new launches of 2020 Λιγότερα

  • Principal Supply Chain

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Senior Operations Manager, Pathways

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Pathways Operations Manager and Inbound SME

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
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  DaVita Kidney Care

  Jan 2023 - now

  Director, Operations Innovation