Vanessa Charbel
Vice President of Global Supply Chain
Professional Overview
Vanessa Charbel is an accomplished supply chain executive with over 15 years of experience driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence across diverse global industries. As the Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Valent BioSciences, she is responsible for leading the company's worldwide supply chain strategy, optimizing logistics, and ensuring seamless product delivery to customers worldwide.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Valent BioSciences, Vanessa is responsible for overseeing the company's worldwide supply chain operations. In this role, she has streamlined logistics, improved inventory management, and implemented advanced demand planning strategies, resulting in a 12% reduction in supply chain costs and a 95% on-time delivery rate. Vanessa's leadership has been instrumental in strengthening Valent BioSciences' competitive position and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Valent BioSciences, Vanessa held progressively senior roles in supply chain management, including serving as the Global Director of Supply Chain Planning at Nufarm, where she led the implementation of a new integrated business planning (IBP) framework that improved forecast accuracy by 18%. Earlier in her career, Vanessa held supply chain and customer relationship roles at Johnson & Johnson and Mars, where she gained experience in project management, demand planning, and supply chain optimization.
Academic Background
Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain Management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she graduated cum laude. She has also completed executive leadership programs at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, further enhancing her strategic and managerial capabilities.
Areas of Expertise
- Global supply chain management
- Integrated business planning (IBP) and demand forecasting
- Logistics optimization and inventory management
- Cross-functional collaboration and change management
- Strategic decision-making and data-driven problem-solving
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Vanessa has demonstrated a track record of driving measurable improvements in supply chain performance and operational efficiency. Her innovative approaches and collaborative leadership have been recognized by industry peers, and she has been invited to speak at several supply chain conferences and industry events.
Conclusion
Vanessa Charbel is a seasoned supply chain executive with a proven ability to develop and execute strategies that enhance organizational agility, improve customer service, and drive sustainable growth. Her deep industry expertise, analytical mindset, and cross-functional leadership make her a valuable asset to Valent BioSciences and the broader supply chain community.