Tanisha Schroeder
About Tanisha Schroeder
Tanisha Schroeder is the Director of Purchasing at Viking Cruises, with a diverse background in operations, business development, and marketing across multiple global companies.
Director, Purchasing at Viking Cruises
Tanisha Schroeder currently serves as the Director of Purchasing at Viking Cruises. In this role, she is responsible for managing procurement activities, ensuring effective vendor management, and overseeing the purchasing process. Her expertise in financial analysis aids in making informed purchasing decisions. Tanisha's leadership plays a crucial role in streamlining procurement operations at Viking Cruises.
Previous Roles at Viking Cruises
Prior to her current role at Viking Cruises, Tanisha held significant positions within the company. From 2021 to 2022, she was the Head of Operations and Business Development in Basel, Switzerland, where she focused on operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives. Before this, she served as a Senior Analyst to the VP from 2018 to 2021 in the Basel Area, Switzerland, where she provided critical analytical support for decision-making processes.
Career Background
Tanisha Schroeder's professional journey includes diverse roles across multiple industries. She worked as an Associate at a-connect in the Zürich Area, Switzerland, from 2017 to 2018. She also has experience as a Strategist for Ads Review at Google in Gurgaon, India, from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as a Marketing Summer Intern at Cinépolis in Gurgaon, India, in 2014 and as a Business Operations Associate at ZS Associates in Pune, India, from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Certifications
Tanisha has a comprehensive educational background. She holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Chemical Engineering from Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, completed in 2011. She furthered her studies with a Post Graduation Diploma in Management, specializing in Marketing, Operations, and Human Resource Management, from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, from 2013 to 2015. She also participated in a student exchange program at Ca' Foscari University of Venice in 2014, focusing on Marketing and HR Management. Additionally, she holds a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma and is certified in PRINCE2 Foundation for Project Management.
Areas of Expertise
Tanisha Schroeder has developed expertise in several key areas over her career. She is skilled in vendor management, crucial for her role in purchasing. Her proficiency in financial analysis supports her in making data-driven decisions. Her background in operations and business development gives her a strategic edge in managing complex projects and processes efficiently. These competencies are enhanced by her certifications in Lean Six Sigma and PRINCE2 Foundation for Project Management.