Shelia R. Johnson, MBA, Cpsm, Cpsd
About Shelia R. Johnson, MBA, Cpsm, Cpsd
Shelia R. Johnson is a Senior Director of Supply Chain at Skydio, with a robust background in procurement and supply chain management across various industries. She holds an MBA from Howard University and has extensive experience in strategic sourcing and performance transformation.
Current Role at Skydio
Shelia R. Johnson serves as the Senior Director of Supply Chain at Skydio, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing supply chain operations and strategy, contributing to the company's objectives in San Mateo, California. Her expertise in supply chain management supports Skydio's mission to innovate in the drone technology sector.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to her current role, Shelia R. Johnson held various positions in supply chain management across multiple organizations. She worked at Furniture Brands as Director of Purchasing from 2009 to 2010, and at Hyster-Yale Group as Global Strategic Sourcing Manager from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as Global Head of Full Potential Purchasing at Danfoss A/S from 2010 to 2015 and as Director of Supply Chain Systems & Logistics at Lear Corporation from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Certifications
Shelia R. Johnson earned her Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from Howard University School of Business between 2020 and 2022. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University, which she completed from 1981 to 1985. Her professional credentials include CPSM and CPSD certifications, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in supply chain and procurement.
Specializations and Skills
Shelia R. Johnson specializes in strategy and performance transformation within the Supply Chain and Procurement sectors. Her advanced skills include resource capabilities development and budget planning. She has extensive sourcing experience across various categories such as Automotive, Electro-Mechanical, and Chemicals, among others. Johnson is also known for her expertise in Green-site, NPI, Supplier Development, and Global Commodity management.
Mentorship and Leadership
Shelia R. Johnson is recognized for her commitment to mentoring and fostering inclusiveness within her teams. She has played a pivotal role in driving global Procurement and Supply Chain transformation processes, focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Global Economic Sustainability (GES) goals. Her leadership style emphasizes the importance of growth through collaboration and the development of others.