Debra Lopez, MBA, Cpim, Cpm
About Debra Lopez, MBA, Cpim, Cpm
Debra Lopez, MBA, Cpim, Cpm, serves as the Senior Director of Supply Chain at ATCC, where she has worked since 2015. With extensive experience in the medical devices and pharmaceutical industries, she specializes in optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing operational efficiency.
Work at ATCC
Debra Lopez has served as the Senior Director of Supply Chain at ATCC since 2015. In this role, she focuses on developing strategies that ensure global alignment within the supply chain, which significantly impacts the company's financial performance. Her leadership in this position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before joining ATCC, Debra Lopez held several key positions in supply chain management across various companies. She worked at Cordis as the Director of Worldwide Endovascular Supply Chain from 2001 to 2005. She also served as the Director of Supply Chain & Customer Service at Medtronic from 2008 to 2011, and as the Director of Materials Management at Maquet Getinge Group from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she was the Director of Logistics at Novo Nordisk from 1999 to 2001 and the Director of Global Supply Chain - Healthcare at Nypro, a Jabil Company from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Debra Lopez holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management from Northern Illinois University - College of Business. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. Her expertise includes optimizing supply chain processes specifically within the medical devices and pharmaceutical industries, as well as implementing sales and operations planning (S&OP) to enhance value streams.
Longstanding Career in Logistics
Debra Lopez has a longstanding career in logistics, beginning in 1986 at Baxter, where she worked as Associate Director of Global Logistics for 13 years. Her extensive experience spans various roles and responsibilities, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics and operational efficiency in the healthcare sector.