Andrea Higuti Kitamura
About Andrea Higuti Kitamura
Andrea Higuti Kitamura is the Production and Materials Planning Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States, with over 25 years of experience in production, materials planning, logistics, and demand planning.
Current Position at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Andrea Higuti Kitamura currently holds the position of Production and Materials Planning Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the production schedules and ensuring that material resources are effectively planned to meet operational goals.
Previous Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before becoming Production and Materials Planning Manager, Andrea served as a Senior Planning Specialist at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2005 to 2006. During this time, she was involved in developing strategic plans to optimize production workflows and material usage.
Logistics Coordination at Allergan
From 2001 to 2004, Andrea worked at Allergan as a Logistics Coordinator in Coolock, Leinster, Ireland. She was tasked with coordinating logistics operations, ensuring that supply chain processes were executed efficiently.
Demand Planning Analyst at Aventis Cropscience Brasil
Between 1997 and 2000, Andrea served as a Demand Planning Analyst at Aventis Cropscience Brasil. In this role, she focused on forecasting demand and planning inventory to meet market requirements effectively.
Early Career at Hoechst Schering Agrevo Do Brasil
Andrea commenced her career in the mid-1990s as a Planning and Controlling Analyst at Hoechst Schering Agrevo Do Brasil, where she worked from 1995 to 1997. This role offered her foundational experience in planning and controlling operations.
Educational Background
Andrea pursued her higher education at Pontifícia Universidade Católica De São Paulo. Her academic background has contributed significantly to her expertise in production, materials planning, logistics, and demand planning.
International Work Experience
Andrea has extensive international experience, having worked in Ireland and Brazil before moving to the United States. This diverse background has enriched her professional perspective and skills in logistics and planning.