Amanda Rakoczy
About Amanda Rakoczy
Amanda Rakoczy serves as the Director of Supply Chain Strategy at Nutrafol, bringing over a decade of experience in developing sourcing strategies across various industries. Her previous roles include positions at Zimmer Biomet, Gap Inc., and Fanatics, where she focused on finance-driven decision-making and process optimization.
Current Role at Nutrafol
Amanda Rakoczy serves as the Director of Supply Chain Strategy at Nutrafol since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing supply chain strategies that enhance operational efficiency and support the company's growth objectives. Her responsibilities include streamlining existing systems and processes, as well as coordinating complex cross-functional projects to achieve measurable results.
Previous Experience at Zimmer Biomet
Prior to her current position, Amanda Rakoczy worked at Zimmer Biomet in various roles from 2018 to 2022. She began as a Sourcing Associate Manager for two years in Jacksonville, Florida, before transitioning to the role of Strategic Sourcing Manager for another two years. During her tenure, she contributed to the development of sourcing strategies and managed supplier relationships to support the company's operational goals.
Background in Retail and E-commerce
Amanda has a background in retail and e-commerce, having worked at Fanatics, Inc. from 2012 to 2018. She held positions as an Assistant Buyer and later as a Buyer, where she was involved in sourcing and purchasing decisions that impacted product availability and sales performance. Additionally, she briefly worked at Gap Inc. as a Brand Experience Manager in 2011.
Education and Qualifications
Amanda Rakoczy earned her Bachelor's degree in Financial Planning and Services from the University of North Florida, completing her studies from 2008 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance, General from the same institution. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her finance and data-driven approach in her professional roles.
Expertise in Sourcing Strategies
With over 10 years of experience, Amanda specializes in developing and leading sourcing strategies across various sectors, including Fortune 500 companies and start-ups. She possesses strong skills in influencing and collaborating with executive leadership teams, enabling competitive advantages that contribute to both bottom-line and top-line growth for the organizations she has worked with.