Joanna Southard
About Joanna Southard
Joanna Southard is a Product Manager specializing in Network Infrastructure at Hitachi Vantara, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in supply chain and accounting roles, having held various positions at Hitachi Vantara and Delta Faucet Company over a career spanning several decades.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Joanna Southard has held multiple positions at Hitachi Vantara, contributing significantly to the company's operations. She began her tenure as a Senior Production Planner from 2012 to 2015, where she worked for three years in Norman, Oklahoma. Following this role, she transitioned to a Senior Demand Planner from 2018 to 2022, serving for four years. In between these positions, she worked as a Global Supply Chain Logistics Planner from 2015 to 2018 for three years. Currently, she is employed as a Product Manager for Network Infrastructure, a role she has held since 2022.
Education and Expertise
Joanna Southard has a solid educational background in business and finance. She studied at the University of Phoenix, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from 2004 to 2006. Prior to that, she attended Oklahoma City Community College (OKCCC), where she achieved an Associate's degree in Accounting and Finance from 1995 to 2000. Her education has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in supply chain management and product management.
Background
Before her extensive career at Hitachi Vantara, Joanna Southard worked at Delta Faucet Company as an Accounting Manager from 1992 to 2006 for 14 years in Chickasha, Oklahoma. After her time at Delta Faucet, she served as the Accounting Office Manager at Albon Manufacturing, LLC from 2006 to 2009 for three years in Norman, Oklahoma. This diverse background in accounting and management has contributed to her expertise in supply chain and product management.
Career Progression
Joanna Southard's career progression reflects her growth in the fields of accounting and supply chain management. Starting as an Accounting Manager at Delta Faucet Company, she transitioned into various roles at Hitachi Vantara, where she developed her skills in production planning, demand planning, and logistics. Her current role as a Product Manager for Network Infrastructure marks a significant step in her career, showcasing her ability to adapt and excel in different areas within the industry.