Lea Adams
About Lea Adams
Lea Adams is a Supply Chain Director at Kite Pharma, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in supply chain management, having held various roles at Amgen and other companies, and holds a BS in Computer Information Systems from California Lutheran University.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Lea Adams serves as the Supply Chain Director at Kite Pharma, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she oversees supply chain operations in Santa Monica, California. Her responsibilities include managing logistics, inventory, and procurement processes to ensure efficient supply chain management. Adams has contributed to the optimization of supply chain strategies, aligning them with the company's objectives in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Previous Experience at Amgen
Lea Adams has extensive experience at Amgen, where she worked for 13 years in various roles. She began as an Engineering Project Document Coordinator from 1993 to 1996 and later served as Engineering Document Control Supervisor from 1996 to 1999. Adams continued her career at Amgen as a Senior Manager/Business Analyst from 2012 to 2014 and as a Principal Business Systems Analyst from 1999 to 2012. Her roles involved improving supply chain processes and managing business systems.
Experience at PRO Unlimited
Before joining Kite Pharma, Lea Adams worked as a Supply Chain Manager at PRO Unlimited from 2015 to 2017. In this position, she was responsible for overseeing supply chain operations and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency. Her experience at PRO Unlimited contributed to her expertise in supply chain management and operational improvements.
Education and Academic Background
Lea Adams earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from California Lutheran University. She completed her secondary education at Newbury Park High School. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in information systems, which she has applied throughout her career in supply chain management.
Supply Chain Expertise and Skills
Lea Adams possesses significant expertise in GMP Supply Chain, manufacturing, warehouse, and quality management. She has utilized various software solutions, including JDE, Maximo, SAP, Oracle EBS, and Business Objects Reporting, to improve supply chain processes. Her skills in these areas have been instrumental in driving operational efficiencies and supporting organizational growth.