Maria Suzanna Costa
About Maria Suzanna Costa
Maria Suzanna Costa is a Senior Inventory Analyst with a strong background in Industrial Engineering and expertise in inventory planning and Lean Manufacturing. She has worked at Avon since 2020 and previously held positions at L’OCCITANE Group and other organizations, while also achieving advanced education in logistics and supply chain management.
Current Role at Avon
Maria Suzanna Costa serves as a Senior Inventory Analyst at Avon since 2020. In this role, she focuses on inventory planning, which involves managing and optimizing inventory levels to align with customer demand while minimizing associated costs. Her expertise in inventory management contributes to the efficiency of the supply chain operations at Avon.
Previous Experience at L’OCCITANE Group
Prior to her current position, Maria worked at L’OCCITANE Group in various roles. She served as a Demand Planning Analyst from 2018 to 2019 for eight months, where she contributed to demand forecasting and inventory management. Following that, she held the position of Supply Chain Planner from 2019 to 2020 for one year, focusing on optimizing supply chain processes in São Paulo, Brazil.
Educational Background
Maria holds a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from the Federal University of Itajubá, which she completed from 2012 to 2017. She furthered her education by obtaining a Pós-graduação Lato Sensu - Especialização in Logística Empresarial from Universidade de São Paulo, studying from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, she earned a certification with distinction in Operations, Logistics, and Lean Manufacturing from CUOA Business School in 2017.
Certifications and Expertise
Maria holds a Green Belt certification, demonstrating her proficiency in Six Sigma methodologies aimed at process improvement. She possesses expertise in Lean Manufacturing, a systematic approach to minimizing waste within manufacturing systems without compromising productivity. Her strong background in Industrial Engineering equips her with the skills to optimize complex processes and systems.
Internship Experience
Maria gained practical experience through internships during her academic career. She completed a student internship at the Federal University of Itajubá in 2016 for two months, and later, she worked as an Engineering Intern at Karagiannis Brasil - Construction Service in 2017 for three months. These experiences provided her with foundational knowledge and skills in engineering and supply chain management.