Gina Santos
About Gina Santos
Gina Santos serves as the Senior Manager of Supply Chain Material Planning at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in Industrial Engineering and possesses expertise in MRP system implementation, along with a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Gina Santos currently holds the position of Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Material Planning at Kite Pharma, a role she has occupied since 2021. She is based in Santa Monica, California, where she oversees various aspects of supply chain management. In her current position, she focuses on optimizing material planning processes to enhance operational efficiency. Her responsibilities include implementing strategies that improve supply chain performance and reduce costs.
Previous Experience at Kite Pharma
From 2018 to 2021, Gina Santos worked at Kite Pharma as Manager, Supply Chain Material Planning. During her three years in this role, she contributed to the company's supply chain operations in Santa Monica, California. Her efforts included implementing process improvements and initiatives aimed at achieving cost savings. This experience laid the foundation for her current position and further developed her expertise in supply chain management.
Education and Certifications
Gina Santos studied Industrial Engineering at Mapua Institute of Technology, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from 1985 to 1990. She has also pursued further education at Purdue University, where she achieved a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification in 2012. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in engineering principles and process improvement methodologies.
Expertise in Supply Chain Management
Gina Santos possesses valuable expertise in MRP system implementation, which is critical for effective supply chain management. Her experience includes developing and executing strategies that enhance supply chain operations. She is recognized for her problem-solving skills and her ability to build relationships with both internal and external customers, which are essential for successful supply chain collaboration.