Emily Harkleroad
About Emily Harkleroad
Emily Harkleroad is the Operations Senior Manager in NA Distribution Requirements Planning at Procter & Gamble, with a background in supply chain and operational efficiency.
Professional Role at Procter & Gamble
Emily Harkleroad is currently working as the Operations Senior Manager in NA Distribution Requirements Planning at Procter & Gamble. Since 2021, she has been focusing on optimizing the distribution process requirements and enhancing operational efficiency through various strategic initiatives and process improvements. Her role involves utilizing automation tools and implementing loss elimination strategies to streamline operations and reduce non-value-added tasks.
Previous Experience at Procter & Gamble
Emily Harkleroad has a robust history at Procter & Gamble, having held multiple key positions. From 2019 to 2021, she served as the Supply Chain Leader in NA Personal Health Care. Before that, she was an Initiative Operations Leader in the same department from 2016 to 2019, based in Cincinnati, OH. Earlier, in 2016, she briefly held the role of Site Integrated Planning Operations Leader in NA Oral Care for nine months, also in Cincinnati, OH.
Career Beginnings
Emily Harkleroad began her career at CACI International Inc, where she worked as an Engineer I from 2014 to 2015, and a Field Technician II from 2013 to 2014. She also gained experience as a Student Technician at UES, Inc from 2010 to 2013. In addition, Emily worked as a Teaching Assistant at Wright State University from 2013 to 2014.
Academic Background
Emily Harkleroad holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Project Management, which she obtained from Wright State University in 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Wright State University, completed in 2014. Her academic background equips her with a solid foundation in both technical and managerial skills, essential for her roles in operations and supply chain management.
Expertise in Automation and Process Improvement
Emily Harkleroad leverages various automation tools to enhance process improvements and eliminate non-value-added tasks. Tools such as KNIME, Blue Prism, Excel VBA, and Power BI are part of her toolkit. These technologies enable her to drive efficiency and operational excellence in her current role. Her focus on loss elimination strategies reflects her deep commitment to optimizing business processes and achieving superior results.