Stephen Diaz Romero, MBA
About Stephen Diaz Romero, MBA
Stephen Diaz Romero, MBA, serves as the Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager at Yale University, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in supply chain management, having worked in various roles at companies such as Nestlé USA, Expeditors, and SARGENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
Current Role at Yale University
Stephen Diaz Romero serves as the Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager at Yale University. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the university's procurement and sourcing strategies in New Haven, Connecticut. His role involves managing supplier relationships and optimizing category management processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Nestlé USA
Prior to his current role, Stephen worked at Nestlé USA as a Route Sale Representative from 2010 to 2013. During his three years in Santa Rosa, California, he was responsible for managing customer relationships and driving sales in the region, gaining valuable experience in sales and customer service.
Educational Background
Stephen earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the University of Hartford, where he studied from 2017 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from California State University-Sacramento, completed from 2005 to 2009.
Experience in Supply Chain Management
Stephen has extensive experience in supply chain management. He worked as a Supply Chain Planner at SARGENT MANUFACTURING COMPANY ASSA ABLOY, INC from 2019 to 2022, and as a Logistics and Compliance Specialist at Expeditors from 2015 to 2017. His roles have involved planning, logistics, and compliance, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Stephen's early career included various positions that built his foundational skills in logistics and customer service. He worked as a Service Agent at Enterprise Rent-A-Car from 2006 to 2009 and as a Merchandiser at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream from 2006 to 2010. He also served as a Logistics and Deliveries Manager at Sigona's Fruit For Thought from 2013 to 2015, further enhancing his logistics management capabilities.