Kanchana Aarumugamangalam, Cscp
About Kanchana Aarumugamangalam, Cscp
Kanchana Aarumugamangalam serves as the Director of Regional Supply Chain for the Americas at Smiths Detection, a position she has held since 2019. She has extensive experience in supply chain management, having worked in various roles at companies such as TE Connectivity, Walmart Global eCommerce, and Johnson & Johnson.
Work at Smiths Detection
Kanchana Aarumugamangalam has been serving as the Director of Regional Supply Chain for the Americas at Smiths Detection since 2019. In this role, she oversees supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in logistics and distribution. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Supply Chain Manager at Smiths Detection for one year, from 2018 to 2019, also based in Newark, CA.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before joining Smiths Detection, Kanchana Aarumugamangalam held various roles in supply chain management. She worked at Walmart Global eCommerce as Manager Operations from 2015 to 2018, where she managed operational processes. Prior to that, she was a Logistics Manager at TE Connectivity from 2012 to 2014. Her career began at TE Connectivity as a Senior Supply Chain Analyst, a position she held from 2006 to 2010.
Education and Certifications
Kanchana Aarumugamangalam holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Mumbai, where she studied from 1997 to 2002. She has also achieved the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation from APICS - Association for Operations Management, enhancing her expertise in supply chain management.
Career Progression in Logistics and Operations
Kanchana's career includes significant roles in logistics and operations. She worked at Walmart Global eCommerce for three years as Manager Operations and previously served as a Demand Manager at TE Connectivity from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she was a Software Consultant at Sterling Commerce for one year and a Regional Planning Analyst at Johnson & Johnson for nearly a year.