Daren Szakelyhidi
About Daren Szakelyhidi
Daren Szakelyhidi is a Senior Solutions Consultant at SourceDay, where he has contributed significantly to supply chain management since 2021. He has a diverse background in sales, marketing, and consulting, with previous roles at companies such as SAP Ariba and Cass Information Systems.
Current Role at SourceDay
Daren Szakelyhidi serves as a Senior Solutions Consultant at SourceDay, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing supply chain collaboration through software solutions. His contributions have been significant, including helping protect an average of $755 million in revenue for over 250 customers in 2022. He also played a role in the orchestration of the receipt of 16.6 billion parts on-time during the same year.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to joining SourceDay, Daren Szakelyhidi worked at SAP Ariba as a Solution Consultant from 2011 to 2021. His decade-long experience in this role involved providing solutions that improved procurement and supply chain processes. Before that, he served as an Account Manager at Cass Information Systems from 2008 to 2010, where he managed client accounts in the Columbus, Ohio area. His earlier experience includes a role as a Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Minteq International Inc. from 2003 to 2007.
Educational Background
Daren Szakelyhidi studied at Robert Morris University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in General Management from 2004 to 2006. He also obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Marketing from the same institution, completing his undergraduate studies from 2000 to 2004. This educational foundation supports his expertise in business and management.
Contributions to Supply Chain Efficiency
Daren Szakelyhidi has made notable contributions to SourceDay's operational achievements. In 2022, he was part of the team that connected over 12,000 companies and managed 11.6 million purchase order changes. His efforts in supply chain collaboration have been instrumental in enhancing efficiency and reliability for SourceDay's clients.
Early Career Experience
Daren Szakelyhidi began his career with an internship at YRC in 2003, where he worked for one month as an Operations Intern. He then transitioned to Minteq International Inc., where he held two positions: Sales and Marketing Coordinator from 2003 to 2007 and Business Analyst from 2007 to 2008. This early experience laid the groundwork for his future roles in supply chain and solutions consulting.