Mariana Melo
Supply Chain | Demand Planning | Project Management | Inventory Optimization | Key Account Management
- Role
- Associate Category Manager, Category Strategy at MSC Industrial Supply Co.
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mariana Melo
Bringing 10 years of dynamic professional expertise from two globally recognized industry…
Experience
Associate Category Manager, Category Strategy
Oct 2024 — Present · Davidson, NC, US
Led strategic process improvements by developing SOPs for Associate Category Managers across Business Units, standardizing key workflows and enhancing operational efficiency- Conducted a detailed analysis of 1,500+ SKUs to assess tax applicability, collaborating with suppliers for technical input and applying engineering expertise to accelerate classification. Built a tracking tool to ensure transparency and reduce cost exposure- Completed a Lead Time Review Project for over SKUs, identifying that 67% had overestimated lead times. These corrections helped reduce excess inventory and improve planning accuracy across the supply chain.
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master's degree
2016 — 2017
University of Portsmouth
Graduation
2013 — 2014
Universidade Federal de Itajubá
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
2011 — 2016
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