Victoria Andrade
About Victoria Andrade
Victoria Andrade is a seasoned professional in supply chain management, currently serving as a Senior Buyer at CTS Corporation since 2021. With a background that includes roles in production planning and scheduling across various companies, she has accumulated extensive experience in the field.
Current Role at CTS Corporation
Victoria Andrade serves as a Senior Buyer at CTS Corporation, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing procurement processes, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring the timely acquisition of materials necessary for production. Her experience in supply chain management contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the purchasing function within the organization.
Previous Experience at ITT Cannon
Before joining CTS Corporation, Victoria Andrade worked at ITT Cannon as a Senior Production Planner from 2013 to 2016. During her three years in this role, she focused on optimizing production schedules, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring that production targets were met. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in production planning and operational efficiency.
Educational Background in Industrial Engineering
Victoria Andrade studied at Instituto Tecnologico de Nogales, where she earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from 2006 to 2011. Her education focused on quality management, which has informed her professional approach to production planning and procurement. This academic background supports her capabilities in analyzing processes and improving operational performance.
Career Progression in Production Planning
Victoria Andrade has held various roles in production planning throughout her career. She worked at Eaton as a Senior Production Planner and later as a Master Production Scheduler in 2016 and 2017. Additionally, she served as a production planning professional at Flex and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise from 2011 to 2013 and 2011 to 2012, respectively. These positions have equipped her with extensive knowledge in managing production workflows and schedules.
Experience in Supply Chain Management
Victoria Andrade has significant experience in supply chain management, having worked at BD as a Master Production Scheduler from 2019 to 2021. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing production schedules and ensuring alignment with supply chain operations. Her background also includes working as a Planner/Buyer at Oatey Company from 2008 to 2011, further enhancing her expertise in procurement and inventory management.