Steven Akioka
About Steven Akioka
Steven Akioka serves as the Director of Demand Planning at Oregon Tool, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in supply chain management and analytics, having held various roles in companies such as Lazarus Naturals and VTech.
Work at Oregon Tool
Steven Akioka has been serving as the Director of Demand Planning at Oregon Tool since 2022. In this role, he oversees global demand forecasts, which are essential for capacity planning and sourcing strategies. He has implemented advanced forecasting techniques aimed at enhancing long-term planning and inventory strategies. His contributions are significant in aligning the company's supply chain with market demands.
Previous Experience in Demand Planning
Before joining Oregon Tool, Steven Akioka worked at Lazarus Naturals as the Manager of Planning and Analytics for a brief period in 2022. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Business Analyst at the same company from 2020 to 2022. His experience in these roles involved analyzing data to inform demand planning processes.
Supply Chain Management Background
Steven Akioka has extensive experience in supply chain management, having worked at VTech for over eight years. He began as a Supply Chain Manager from 2007 to 2015 and later advanced to Senior Supply Chain Manager from 2015 to 2018. His responsibilities included managing supply chain operations and optimizing processes to meet business objectives.
Academic Qualifications
Steven Akioka holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Marylhurst University, where he studied Finance from 2001 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration and Management from the same institution, completing his studies from 1999 to 2001. Earlier, he studied at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, focusing on Business Administration and Management from 1984 to 1986.
Teaching Experience
Steven Akioka has experience in academia, having served as an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Phoenix from 2003 to 2013. During this ten-year tenure, he contributed to the education of students in business-related subjects, sharing his expertise in planning and analytics.