Sara Hughes
About Sara Hughes
Sara Hughes is a Product and Agile Leader at Maryville Consulting Group, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in supply chain management and product development, having held various roles in companies such as Nidec Motor Corporation and Bunge North America.
Current Role at Maryville Consulting Group
Sara Hughes serves as a Product and Agile Leader at Maryville Consulting Group, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for developing enterprise Agile guidance and training materials. She facilitates Agile Delivery training sessions for diverse audiences, ensuring that teams are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to implement Agile methodologies effectively. Her work involves collaborating with stakeholders to establish consistent metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring progress.
Previous Experience at Nidec Motor Corporation
Sara Hughes worked at Nidec Motor Corporation as a Senior Supply Chain Project Manager for six months in 2019. During this tenure, she focused on supply chain management and project coordination. Prior to this role, she was the Procurement Project Manager for New Product Development at Nidec from 2018 to 2019. Her experience at Nidec contributed to her expertise in managing supply chain processes and new product initiatives.
Career Background in Supply Chain Management
Sara Hughes has a solid background in supply chain management, having worked at Bunge North America in various roles from 2012 to 2018. She started as a Supply Chain Coordinator and later transitioned to a Product Management Analyst. This experience allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of supply chain operations and product management. Additionally, she served as a Logistics Coordinator at Tubular Steel Inc. from 2011 to 2012, further enhancing her logistics expertise.
Educational Background
Sara Hughes earned two Bachelor's degrees from Missouri State University, studying Marketing/Marketing Management and Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. She completed her studies from 2006 to 2010, gaining foundational knowledge in both marketing and supply chain disciplines. This educational background supports her professional roles in product management and Agile leadership.
Agile Methodology and Lean Thinking
In her current role and throughout her career, Sara Hughes promotes Agile methodologies and lean thinking principles. She guides teams through Agile discovery and learning processes, translating industry best practices into actionable recommendations. Her focus on reducing cycle times and limiting work in progress reflects her commitment to efficiency and continuous improvement in product development and project management.