Cynthia Minix
About Cynthia Minix
Cynthia Minix serves as the Director of Contracts, Procurement, and Materials Management at Metrolink, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in supply chain management across various companies, she has held leadership positions at organizations such as Chemco Products Company, Blue Microphones, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Current Role at Metrolink Trains
Cynthia Minix serves as the Director of Contracts, Procurement, and Materials Management at Metrolink, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees the procurement processes and materials management strategies for the organization. Her responsibilities include managing contracts and ensuring that procurement practices align with the operational needs of Metrolink, which operates commuter rail services in Southern California.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to her current role, Cynthia Minix held various positions in supply chain management across multiple industries. She worked as the Director of Supply Chain at Chemco Products Company for 11 months in 2018-2019. Following this, she served as a Supply Chain Consultant at Resources Global Professionals for 10 months in 2019-2020. Her extensive experience includes roles at Blue Microphones, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Medtronic, where she developed expertise in operations and supply chain strategies.
Educational Background
Cynthia Minix earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from North Carolina Wesleyan College. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Campbell University. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in business principles and management practices, which she applies in her professional roles.
Career Progression in Operations and Supply Chain
Cynthia Minix has a comprehensive career history in operations and supply chain management. She began her career at Applied Materials, where she worked for seven years in various supply chain roles. She later held positions such as Purchasing Director at Siemens Electrical Components and Plant Supply Chain Manager at Johnson & Johnson, Ethicon, Inc. Her diverse experience spans over three decades, showcasing her ability to adapt and lead in different organizational environments.