Trudy Amador
About Trudy Amador
Trudy Amador serves as the Warehouse & Security Inventory Manager at Canopy Growth Corporation, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in supply chain management, she previously held roles at The Wine Group, Aramark Uniform Services, and Gallo Winery, and has developed tools to enhance demand planning accuracy.
Current Role at Canopy Growth Corporation
Trudy Amador serves as the Warehouse & Security Inventory Manager at Canopy Growth Corporation, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing inventory management and security within the warehouse operations. Her expertise in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is utilized to enhance the efficiency of the Supply Chain department. Amador's work is critical in ensuring that inventory levels are maintained and that security protocols are followed to protect company assets.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before joining Canopy Growth Corporation, Trudy Amador worked as a Supply Chain Analyst & Planner at The Wine Group from 2012 to 2015. Her responsibilities included analyzing supply chain processes and planning to optimize operations. Additionally, she held a position as a Production Associate at Aramark Uniform Services from 2017 to 2021, where she contributed to production efficiency. Amador's earlier experience includes a decade-long role as a Business Analyst - Cellar at Gallo Winery from 2001 to 2011.
Education and Academic Background
Trudy Amador earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from California State University, Stanislaus, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in financial principles, which she applies in her current and previous roles in supply chain management and inventory control.
Sales Forecasting and Demand Planning Expertise
In her professional career, Trudy Amador has developed a sales forecasting tool and a training document aimed at improving the accuracy of demand planning. She collaborates with Sales Area Directors to generate monthly sales forecasts for 30 million cases by brand. This work is essential for aligning production and inventory levels with market demand, ensuring that the company meets customer needs effectively.
Key Performance Indicators and Forecasting
Trudy Amador maintains key performance indicators related to warehouse operations, including bottling schedule attainment, product inventory, and warehouse inventory turns. She prepares and distributes long-term forecasts, including a 10-year wine supply forecast and a 12-month product shipment forecast. These forecasts are crucial for strategic planning and operational efficiency within the supply chain.