Anastasio Y. Valenzuela
About Anastasio Y. Valenzuela
Anastasio Y. Valenzuela serves as the Senior Procurement Director for Indirects and Analytics at Chobani, bringing over 15 years of experience in supply chain management and procurement. He has held various roles at companies such as Unilever and Kimberly Clark Corp, and he holds multiple executive education credentials from MIT Sloan.
Current Role at Chobani
Anastasio Y. Valenzuela serves as the Senior Procurement Director for Indirects and Analytics at Chobani since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and analytics, focusing on optimizing supply chain processes. His leadership is integral to managing indirect materials and services, ensuring that procurement aligns with the company's operational goals.
Previous Experience at Unilever
Valenzuela has extensive experience at Unilever, where he held various positions from 2002 to 2018. His roles included Supply Chain Integration Analyst, SQA Leader, and Global Category Supply Management Manager. He advanced to the position of Global Sr. Procurement Manager and North America Team Lead for Indirects Business Services, where he managed procurement portfolios and developed strategies for supply chain integration.
Education and Expertise
Valenzuela has a strong educational background, holding an MBA in Operations, Supply Chain Management, and Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has also completed multiple executive education programs at MIT Sloan, focusing on innovative organization building, productivity, strategy, and operations. His studies emphasize his commitment to continuous learning and professional development in supply chain management.
Background in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
With over 15 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, Valenzuela has developed a specialization in integrating supply chains with a focus on sustainability and ethical standards. He advocates for environmental responsibility and ESG practices within procurement processes, showcasing his commitment to responsible supply chain management.
Multilingual Communication Skills
Valenzuela is fluent in English, Spanish, and Arabic, with basic proficiency in French. This multilingual ability enhances his effectiveness in negotiating complex international markets and adapting to diverse cultural settings, which is essential in his procurement roles.