Diana Contreras
@dianacontreras
Supply chain transformation leader delivering measurable operational and digital improvements.
What I'm looking for
I am a supply chain transformation lead with 13+ years' pharmaceuticals experience, trusted to lead large-scale improvement projects and deliver governance, performance and digital frameworks while maintaining compliance and service levels. I have a track record of designing and scaling operational models that improved performance visibility and reduced lead times and waste.
At Vertex I improved on-time delivery from 91% to 97.5%, delivered annual savings of €300k via a digital perfect order dashboard, and established EDI-connected warehousing and vendor governance frameworks. I bring strong cross-functional leadership, hands-on operational expertise, and a data-driven approach to continuous improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led supply chain transformation initiatives improving OTD from 91% to 97.5% and delivered €300k annual savings by implementing a digital perfect-order dashboard and scaling operational models to reduce lead times and manual waste.
Managed global third-party logistics and distribution networks enabling 80–100% YoY volume growth while maintaining 97% customer service and improving GDP compliance and Brexit-related network transitions.
Managed commercial supply and distribution of ~10M units/month across EMAP, achieving 97% OTIF and delivering a 7% performance improvement through a revamped performance management process.
Optimised in-market vaccine distribution in Africa using data modelling and stakeholder collaboration, raising availability from 85% to 93% and improving regional service levels by 20% via kaizen workshops.
Improved service levels from 65% to 95% and maintained 95 days inventory by leading supplier management, crisis allocations, SKU segmentation, and end-to-end planning and manufacturing transformation.
Performed capacity and value-chain analyses that enabled site transfers, reduced unnecessary inventory worth £20M, and implemented factory cycle-time dashboards to control working capital.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Knowledge Academy
Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement
2024 - 2024
Completed Black Belt training focused on advanced Lean Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement techniques.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Course: Supply Chain Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management
2024 - 2024
Completed a course on Supply Chain Digital Transformation focused on digital technologies and strategies for modern supply chains.
GSK OE Center of Excellence
Green Belt, Operational Excellence / Process Improvement
2013 - 2013
Completed Green Belt training in operational excellence focused on process improvement methodologies used within GSK.
Middlesex University
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), International Business
2008 - 2011
Grade: First
Completed a BA (Hons) in International Business with First-class honours, covering international business principles and cross-border commercial practices.
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