Sophia Bucknell
About Sophia Bucknell
Sophia Bucknell is a Supply Planning Manager at Shamrock Foods Company, with a background in industrial engineering and extensive experience in supply chain management. She previously held various roles at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream and has interned at notable companies like Nestlé and TGen.
Current Role at Shamrock Foods Company
Sophia Bucknell serves as the Supply Planning Manager at Shamrock Foods Company, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, she is responsible for overseeing supply chain operations and ensuring efficient planning processes. Her role involves coordinating with various departments to optimize inventory levels and meet customer demands.
Previous Experience at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
Sophia Bucknell has extensive experience at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, where she worked in various roles from 2016 to 2021. She started as an Operations Management Trainee and progressed to positions including Production Supervisor, Supply Planner, and Procurement Category Manager. Her time at Dreyer's included responsibilities in operations management and supply chain planning across different locations in California.
Educational Background in Industrial Engineering
Sophia Bucknell holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University, where she studied from 2009 to 2016. She also achieved a Master of Science in the same field from the same institution, completing her studies in 2017. Additionally, she attended Barrett, The Honors College, where she graduated with honors.
Internship Experience
Sophia Bucknell has gained valuable experience through various internships. She worked as an Industrial Engineering Intern at W. L. Gore & Associates in 2014 and as an Operations Management Intern at Nestlé in 2015. Additionally, she interned at TGen in 2013, contributing to her foundational knowledge in engineering and operations.
Early Career at Sunrise Senior Living
Before her engineering career, Sophia Bucknell worked as a Senior Living Assistant at Sunrise Senior Living from 2009 to 2011. This role provided her with experience in customer service and care, contributing to her interpersonal skills and understanding of operational dynamics in a service-oriented environment.