Jimmy Goncalves
About Jimmy Goncalves
Jimmy Goncalves serves as the Associate Director of Sales and Operations Planning at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2021. He has a background in economics and international business from Merrimack College and has accumulated extensive experience in supply chain and operations roles across various companies.
Work at Kite Pharma
Jimmy Goncalves has been serving as the Associate Director of Sales and Operations Planning at Kite Pharma since 2021. His role is based in Los Angeles, California. Prior to this position, he worked at Kite Pharma as a Senior Manager in Network Planning from 2019 to 2021, where he contributed to the company's operational strategies. His experience at Kite Pharma spans a total of three years, during which he has played a key role in enhancing the company's supply chain and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Jimmy Goncalves holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Merrimack College. He also studied International Business at the same institution, achieving a Bachelor's Degree. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in economic principles and business operations, which he applies in his current role in sales and operations planning.
Professional Background
Before joining Kite Pharma, Jimmy Goncalves accumulated diverse experience in supply chain and operations roles. He worked as a Financial Analyst II at Raytheon for one month in 2012. He then joined Fresenius Medical Care North America, where he served as a Senior Replenishment Planner from 2016 to 2017 and later as Manager of Operational Excellence Supply Chain from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he worked at Staples as a Quality Specialist and as a Senior International Supply Chain Analyst between 2013 and 2016.
Career Progression
Jimmy Goncalves has demonstrated a progressive career in supply chain management and operations planning. His roles have evolved from a Financial Analyst at Raytheon to various positions at Fresenius Medical Care North America, culminating in managerial responsibilities. His transition to Kite Pharma reflects his expertise in network planning and operational excellence, contributing to the efficiency of the company's supply chain processes.