TANYA DIAZ
QUIDEL ORTHO
San Juan,PR
15
years of professional experience
Supply Chain Operations Director focused on warehouse flow, inventory precision, and execution discipline across regional 3PL environments. Uses LEAN continuous improvement, automated system integrations, and layout redesign to remove bottlenecks and cut 30%+ manual work. Supports financial performance by tightening SLOB exposure, controlling operating spend, and improving throughput.
Work History
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN LEAD
2 Years 7 Months- Direct end-to-end regional supply chain and logistics operations across Puerto Rico, the broader Caribbean market, and Panama, driving commercial expansion, ERP modernization, and government sector fulfillment.
- Regional & Government Scope: Supervised supply chain networks spanning Puerto Rico, Caribbean trade hubs, and Panama—building and executing logistics strategies to fulfill high-compliance Panama government sector contracts under strict SLAs.
- Digital Transformation & ERP Migration: Played a pivotal role in the regional migration from FIT to SAP S/4HANA across Panama and Puerto Rico operations, modernizing logistics architecture, real-time inventory visibility, and automated reporting.
- Market Scalability & Capacity Engineering: Successfully scaled Panama distribution throughput by 200% YoY (2024–2025) and architected operational capacity to drive an additional 200% expansion (2025–2026) to support commercial demand.
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Managed key global supplier and vendor relationships, establishing performance scorecards, clear protocols, and accountability metrics to secure lead times and mitigate cross-border supply risks.
- Annual W2W Inventory Leadership: Directed annual Wall-to-Wall physical inventory audits across regional 3PL networks, sustaining a 99%+ accuracy rate for 8 consecutive years with complete stock reconciliation and zero audit deficiencies.
- Automation & 3PL Integration: Implemented automated system interface integrations directly with 3PL partners in Panama, streamlining inventory workflows and reducing manual labor by 30%.
- Fiscal Stewardship & Budget Optimization: Managed operational budgets up to $3M+, driving LEAN continuous improvement initiatives that maximized warehouse capacity, cleared bottleneck constraints, and significantly reduced SLOB stock.
SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS LEAD
6 Years- Directed regional supply chain and 3PL operations servicing Puerto Rico and Caribbean distribution channels, managing budget allocations, cold chain adherence, and backorder recovery strategies.
- Designed inventory allocation models and expedited shipment workflows during regional supply disruptions to protect market share and ensure revenue continuity.
- Financial Stewardship: Directed a $2M operational budget, implementing targeted cost-containment measures across ocean/air freight lanes, warehousing, and inventory carrying costs.
- 3PL Oversight & Inventory Accuracy: Spearheaded annual W2W physical inventory count executions across 3PL facilities, maintaining 99%+ stock accuracy while holding external partners accountable to stringent SLAs, cold chain standards, and cost benchmarks.
- Evaluated and managed regional logistics providers, freight forwarders, and vendors to ensure contractual compliance and maintain continuous material flow across island trade lanes.
- LEAN Transformation: Championed LEAN operational methodologies to eliminate process waste, standardize distribution workflows, and establish a high-stability regional supply chain baseline.
- Partnered with Finance, Commercial, and Regulatory leaders during S&OP cycles to refine replenishment parameters, balance safety stock, and reduce inventory write-offs.
Replenishment Analyst
4 Years- Inventory & Service Level Optimization: Managed finished goods purchasing across all segments, balancing high customer service levels (KPIs) with corporate working capital and cash targets.
- Led finished goods inventory replenishment, logistics procurement, and commercial supply chain alignment for Puerto Rico and regional accounts.
- S&OP / IDS Integration: Led Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP/IDS) cycles, partnering with Sales, Marketing, Demand Planning, and Finance to align demand forecasts with cash targets and commercial goals.
- Logistics Procurement: Negotiated ocean and air freight logistics contracts, improving network speed, carrier reliability, and transit efficiency across Caribbean trade routes.
- Performance Analytics & KPI Monitoring: Developed reporting frameworks to monitor and audit inventory KPIs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate objectives.
Inbound Analyst / Supply Logistics Lead
2 Years- Regulated Healthcare W2W Inventory: Directed full Wall-to-Wall physical inventory, inbound supply logistics, and drop-shipment divisions across 5 healthcare franchises in strict compliance with quality, import/export, and audit benchmarks.
- Managed regulated healthcare inbound supply chain operations and wall-to-wall inventory across 5+ healthcare franchises serving Puerto Rico and regional markets.
- SLOBs & Capital Optimization: Spearheaded optimization programs that significantly reduced Slow-Moving and Obsolete Stock (SLOBs), managing capital inventory allocations and monthly closings with Finance.
- Regulatory & Quality Integration: Collaborated with Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance to ensure compliance of inbound medical shipments with healthcare standards, recall procedures, and destruction protocols.
- Supplier Claims & Port Customs: Coordinated with international suppliers and carriers to align UOM standards, resolve claims, and mitigate customs delays across regional ports.
- Scrap & Destruction Governance: Provided data on expired inventory, scrap, and recall destruction to S&OP planning, supporting waste reduction and improved purchasing strategies.
Education
- Commercial And Advertising Art
Skills
Regional supply chain operations
Government logistics & public sector SLAs
3PL network oversight
S&OP & IDS integration
Vendor & strategic SRM
Inventory precision (W2W audits)
LEAN transformation & continuous improvement
Operational budgeting & cost containment
SAP S/4HANA migration
Automated 3PL systems integration
Change management
Demand forecasting
Timeline
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN LEAD
QUIDEL ORTHO
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS LEAD
QUIDEL ORTHO
01.2018 - 01.2024Read More
Replenishment Analyst
MARS
01.2014 - 01.2018Read More
Inbound Analyst / Supply Logistics Lead
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
01.2012 - 01.2014Read More
UNIVERSIDAD DE PR
from Commercial And Advertising Art
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