Lilian Souza
About Lilian Souza
Lilian Souza is the Senior Director of North America Warehousing Operations at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in supply chain management and quality assurance.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Lilian Souza is the Senior Director of North America Warehousing Operations at Procter & Gamble. She has held this role since 2020 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her responsibilities include overseeing warehousing operations across North America, ensuring efficiency and alignment with business goals.
Previous Positions at Procter & Gamble
Before her current role, Souza has held various positions at Procter & Gamble. From 2019 to 2020, she was the Plant Manager in Dayton, Ohio. She also managed NA Home Care Business Planning from 2017 to 2018 and served as Global Supply Manager for Fabric & Home Care from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she led North America Home Care Inventory and Supply Chain Synchronization from 2015 to 2017 in Saint Louis. Earlier roles included Quality Assurance Manager (2008-2011), Joint Value Creation and Shelf Back Design (2006-2008), and Category Supply Planner and Site Integrated Planning (2003-2006). She began her journey at Procter & Gamble in 1998 as a Manufacturing Manager.
Educational Background
Lilian Souza studied at Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) from 1993 to 1997, earning an Engineer's degree in Food Engineering. Her education provided a strong foundation in technical and engineering principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles at Procter & Gamble.
Expertise in Supply Chain and Quality Assurance
Souza has extensive expertise in supply chain management, particularly in Value Stream Mapping and Integrated Planning Systems. These skills are crucial for analyzing and improving processes to enhance efficiency and align with business objectives. She also possesses significant experience in Quality Assurance and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ensuring the consistent production and control of high-quality products.
International Experience in Consumer Goods Industry
Lilian Souza's career at Procter & Gamble has given her international experience in the consumer goods industry, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of global supply chain dynamics. This global perspective is invaluable in her role as Senior Director, enabling her to implement best practices and strategies that consider the complexities of international operations.