Sandy Salazar Zapata
About Sandy Salazar Zapata
Sandy Salazar Zapata is the Jefa de la Cadena de Suministro at Procter & Gamble in Costa Rica. She has extensive experience in supply chain management and has held various roles in both academia and industry.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
Sandy Salazar Zapata is currently serving as the Jefa de la Cadena de Suministro at Procter & Gamble in Costa Rica. She assumed this role in 2023. Her responsibilities involve overseeing the supply chain processes, ensuring efficiency, and optimizing operations within the organization.
Previous Roles in Supply Chain Management
Sandy previously worked at Procter & Gamble as the Material Supply Management Operations Leader from 2019 to 2022. Before that, she served as a Material Supply Management Analyst at the same company from 2015 to 2019, located in San José, Costa Rica. Her tenure at Procter & Gamble showcases significant experience in managing materials and supply chain operations.
Experience in General Management
From 2021 to 2023, Sandy was the Gerente General at International Belgium Marcis in Playas del Coco, Guanacaste. In this role, she managed overall operations and strategic planning, demonstrating her capability in general management and leadership.
Consulting Experience in Public Sector
Between 2011 and 2013, Sandy served as a Consultora Profesional at the Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes in San José, Costa Rica. She provided professional consulting services, contributing her expertise to the public sector.
Educational Background and Certifications
Sandy holds a Licenciatura con Honores en Administración Aduanera y Comercio Exterior from Universidad de Costa Rica, where she studied Relaciones Públicas and Gestión de Imagen from 2007 to 2014. Additionally, she earned a Professional E2E Supply Chain Certification from APICS Northern Colorado, studied between 2016 and 2018. Her foundational education includes a Bachillerato en Educación Diversificada from Colegio María Inmaculada, completed in 2006.