Cindy (Siyuan) Z.
About Cindy (Siyuan) Z.
Cindy (Siyuan) Z. is a Senior Global Supplier Manager at Hitachi Vantara, specializing in IoT hardware and software, data centers, and networks. She has extensive experience in sourcing and program management, having previously worked at notable companies such as Nokia, Amazon Lab126, and Sony Ericsson.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Cindy Z. serves as the Senior Global Supplier Manager for IoT Hardware and Software, Data Center, and Network at Hitachi Vantara. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in supplier management and technology integration. Her role involves overseeing supplier relationships and ensuring the alignment of hardware and software solutions with organizational goals. Based in Santa Clara, she plays a key role in enhancing the operational efficiency of the company's IoT offerings.
Previous Experience at Nokia
Cindy Z. worked at Nokia from 2004 to 2011 as a New Product Development Sourcing Program Manager. During her seven-year tenure, she operated in multiple locations, including Beijing, China, Ulm, Germany, and Sunnyvale, California. Her responsibilities included managing sourcing strategies for new product development, which involved collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches.
Education and Expertise
Cindy Z. holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Beihang University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from Fordham University. Additionally, she studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business from 2022 to 2023. She also earned a Master's degree from Peking University, specializing in Economic Research. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in engineering and business management.
Career at Cardinal Health
Cindy Z. worked as a Manager of Strategic Sourcing for New Business Development at Cardinal Health from 2017 to 2018. In this role, she focused on sourcing strategies that supported the company's new business initiatives. Her experience at Cardinal Health contributed to her expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Experience at Amazon Lab126
Cindy Z. was employed at Amazon Lab126 from 2011 to 2014 as an NPI Commodity Manager. In this capacity, she managed materials for new product introductions, ensuring that supply chain processes were efficient and effective. Her role involved coordinating with various teams to facilitate the timely delivery of materials necessary for product development.