Donncha O'grady
About Donncha O'grady
Donncha O'Grady serves as the Supply Chain Director for Otter Products EMEA, overseeing supply chain operations and logistics since 2016. He has a strong educational background in Supply Chain Management and Biochemistry from University College Cork.
Current Role at OtterBox
Donncha O'Grady serves as the Supply Chain Director EMEA at Otter Products EMEA, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various supply chain operations across the EMEA region. His responsibilities include managing demand planning to align supply chain activities with market needs and customer expectations. He also directs logistics operations to optimize the distribution network, ensuring efficient delivery of products.
Previous Experience at OtterBox
Before becoming the Supply Chain Director, Donncha O'Grady worked as the Supply Chain Manager EMEA at Otter Products EMEA from 2012 to 2016. He also held the position of EMEA Operations Project Manager from 2010 to 2012. During his tenure, he implemented Integrated Business Planning processes to enhance supply chain efficiency and oversaw supplier performance management to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Education and Qualifications
Donncha O'Grady has a strong educational background in supply chain management and biochemistry. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from University College Cork, completing his studies from 1993 to 1998. He furthered his education by achieving a Diploma in Management and Enterprise from Newcastle University in 2010. He also obtained a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management from University College Cork from 2015 to 2016, and achieved a Lean Six Sigma black belt during his studies from 2014 to 2015.
Leadership in Supply Chain Management
In his current role, Donncha O'Grady leads the IT functions related to supply chain management at Otter Products EMEA. His leadership is crucial in ensuring that the supply chain operations are efficient and aligned with the company's strategic goals. His expertise in managing supplier performance and logistics operations contributes to the overall effectiveness of the supply chain within the EMEA region.