IIPMR aims to constantly update its curriculum to meet the ever changing Industry
requirements thereby reinforcing its position as the global leader in Supply chain Management and
Market Research education, training and certification.
Senior Analyst - Supply Chain Optimization at Univar Inc
Mr.Austin Knebel has 6+ years experience in Supply Chain Industry and works at Univar Inc as Senior Analyst - Supply Chain Optimization. Prior to it, Mr.Knebel worked as Senior Supply Chain Analyst at ON Semiconductor Inc and as Treasury Analyst at Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS). He has completed MBA in Supply Chain from St. Marys University, London, UK and has successfully completed CPP Certification at IIPMR.
Gary Rakes (CSCS), Wisconsin, USA
Vice President of Supply Chain at Aspirus Inc
Mr.Gary Rakes has over 32+ years of experience in Supply Chain and Logistics Industry. He currently serves as the Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics at Aspirus Inc. Prior to it, He has worked as the Director of Supply Chain with several organizations such as Providence Health & Services, Scott & White Healthcare, Hospital Corporation of America, US Army and US Navy. Mr.Rakes has completed M.S in Logistics Management from Naval Postgraduate School. He has successfully completed CSCS Certification at IIPMR with a score of 81.51%
Philip Chalkley (CPP), Melbourne, Australia
Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) at Department of Justice & Regulation, Melbourne, Australia.
Mr.Philip Chalkley has 19 years experience in Supply Chain Management. He works as Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) at Department of Justice & Regulation in Australia. Mr.Chalkley has studied Law from Victoria University and is currently pursuing CPP Certification at IIPMR.
Andro Victoria (CSCS), Montreal, Canada
Supply Chain Director at Artitalia Group
Mr. Andro Victoria has 13+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management and works as Supply Chain Director at Artitalia Group, Canada. He has completed a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Design & Manufacturing. He is currently pursuing CSCS Certification at IIPMR.
Rafael Martinez (CPP), Quebec, Canada
Planning Manager at PVH - Speedo
Mr. Rafael Martinez has 15+ years of experience in the Supply Chain Industry out of a total work experience of 23 years. He works as Planning Manager at PVH - Speedo Canada. Prior to this, Mr. Martinez was a Forecast & Planning Analyst at VF Outdoors Corp, Sales, Inventory and Purchasing Analyst at CBM Corp, and Director at MN Alimentacion. He has completed a B.B.A from Universidad Santa Maria and is currently pursuing CPP Certification at IIPMR.
Edward Casey (CPP), Connecticut, USA
Operations Manager at Bristol Hospital and Healthcare
Mr. Edward Casey has 20+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management out of a total work experience of 30 years. He works at Bristol Hospital and Healthcare as Operations Manager. Mr. Casey is currently pursuing CPP Certification at IIPMR.
Sergio Possato Gomes (CSCS), Ponta Grossa, Brazil
Plant Manager at Praimer Revestimentos
Mr.Sergio Possato Gomes has 14+ years experience in Supply Chain/Logistics and Quality Control. He is working as Plant Manager at Praimer Revestimentos and prior to it was working as Business Consultant at Masisa Do Brasil, a Chilean Multinational Company. He has completed MBA from FIA USP and is currently pursuing CSCS Certification at IIPMR.
Bridget Ng Ke (CRE), Manila, Philippines
Research Associate at Standard & Poor
Ms.Bridget Ng Ke has 8 years experience in Market Research Industry and currently works as Research Associate at Standard & Poor, Philippines (www.capitaliq.com). She has completed BA Journalism (University of the Philippines Diliman) and is currently pursuing CRE Certification at IIPMR.
Erwin K Awan (CSCS), East Java, Indonesia
Supply Chain Manager at Pt. Eternit Gresik
Mr.Erwin K Awan has 13+ years experience in Procurement and Logistics. He works as Supply Chain Manager at Pt. Eternit Gresik in Surabaya City in Indonesia. Mr.Awan has completed B.A in Financial Management at STIESIA Indonesia and is currently pursuing CSCS Certification at IIPMR.
Jennifer A. Hery (CSCS), California, USA
Program Manager at Blue Earth Energy Management Services
Ms. Jennifer A. Hery has 20 years of experience in the Supply Chain Industry and works as Program Manager at Blue Earth Energy Management Services. She is currently pursuing CSCS Certification at IIPMR.
Patrick Heilman (CSCS), Ohio, USA
Production Manager at Kroger Manufacturing
Mr. Patrick Heilman has completed an MBA in Operations Management from Ball State University and works at Kroger Manufacturing as a Production Manager. He is currently pursuing CSCS Certification at IIPMR.
Zak Rose (CPP), California, USA
Sr. Project Manager and Inventory Management Specialist at MSC Industrial Supply
Mr. Zak Rose has 12+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management out of a total work experience of 22 years. He works as Sr. Project Manager and Inventory Management Specialist at MSC Industrial Supply. Mr. Rose has completed a B.S. in Marketing from Drexel University and is currently pursuing CPP Certification at IIPMR.
James Burton (CSCS), Berkshire, UK
Supply Chain Specialist at Vodafone
Mr. James Burton has 20+ years of overall work experience and 1 year of experience in Supply Chain Management. He works at Vodafone (UK) as a Supply Chain Specialist. Mr. Burton has completed a B.S. in Business IT with English at London Guildhall University and has successfully completed CSCS Certification at IIPMR.
Inna Ignatova (CSCS), Munich, Germany
Project Manager at BMW AG
Ms. Inna Ignatova has 3.5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management. She works at BMW AG as Project Manager. Prior to this, she worked at Dow Agrosciences as Executive Assistant. Ms. Ignatova has completed an M.A. degree from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany. She has successfully completed CSCS Certification at IIPMR.
Mei Hua Dyke (CSCS), Berkshire, UK
Supply Chain Specialist at Vodafone
Ms. Mei Hua Dyke has 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management. She works at Vodafone UK as a Supply Chain Specialist. Ms. Dyke has completed a B.A. in Fashion and Textiles from the University of West London and is currently pursuing CSCS Certification at IIPMR.
Steve Schloss (CRE), New York, USA
Project Manager at GrowthLeaders
Mr. Steve Schloss has 4+ years of experience in Market Research. He is working as Project Manager at GrowthLeaders. Prior to this, he worked as a Research Analyst at the Center of Innovative Ventures and Emerging Technologies in New Jersey. Mr. Schloss has completed an M.A. in Social-Organizational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. He is currently pursuing CRE Certification at IIPMR.
Dameon Braidwood (CSCS), Berkshire, UK
Supply Chain Specialist at Vodafone
Mr. Dameon Braidwood has 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management out of a total work experience of 14 years. He works as Supply Chain Specialist at Vodafone HQ. Mr. Braidwood has completed a Degree in History from Reading University and is currently pursuing CSCS Certification at IIPMR.
Stephanie Molloy (CSCS), Wales, UK
Supply Chain Officer at Ipsen Biopharm Limited
Ms. Stephanie Molloy has 6+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management and works as a Customer Service Coordinator at Ipsen Biopharm Limited. Ms. Molloy has completed International Trade from Poitiers, France, and is currently pursuing CSCS Certification at IIPMR.
IIPMR Faculty
Mr.Juan Fernandez, Apple, USA
Juan works as Global Commodity Manager for Apple in US.
Mr.Steve Trusell, Walmart, USA
Responsible for $1.5 billion spend at Walmart, Steve serves as Senior
Strategic Sourcing Manager.
Mr.Danilo Tauro, P&G, Switzerland
Danilo works as Global Supply Chain Risk Expert at Procter & Gamble.
Ms.Monet Johnson, US Government, USA
Monet currently works as Procurement Specialist with US Government.