Anna Cenza

Experienced supply chain specialist with more than five years dedicated to demand forecasting, inventory control, and seamless coordination across teams. Currently serving as a Senior Stock Allocation Specialist at MSD. I excel in streamlining supply chain workflows, maintaining optimal stock coverage, and managing end-to-end logistics.

Skilled in leveraging SAP, advanced Excel, and Power BI for insightful data analysis and reporting. Actively pursuing a CIPS Level 4 Diploma to enhance my procurement and supply planning capabilities. Passionate about delivering high-quality service, driving operational efficiency, and contributing to organizational success.

Senior Stock Allocation Specialist MSD | Milton Keynes 

April 2024 - Present 

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse demand forecasts and develop vaccine allocation strategies to optimize inventory turnover and maintain stock cover targets.
• Collaborate with teams to communicate delivery schedules and resolve supply chain issues.
• Manage inquiries from customers and account managers about inventory levels to improve service delivery.
• Monitor shipment schedules and update teams on vaccines arrivals and deliveries, supporting seamless logistics coordination 
• Develop stock allocation strategies to optimize inventory turnover and reduce out-of-stock situations.
• Conduct audits of allocation processes for continuous improvement.
• Maintain and update SharePoint boards and Power BI dashboards for real-time inventory and allocation data visibility.

Key Achievements

• Doubled vaccine sales from the previous year by implementing a new app for vaccine allocation, improving data flow.
• Streamlined stock allocation processes, reducing allocation time by 40% for quicker market responses.

Supply Chain Analyst – Returns Management Amazon Fulfilment Centre | Milton Keynes

October 2017 - March 2024

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and analyse the end-to-end process of high-value customer returns to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate processing aligned with supply chain objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with customer service, logistics, warehouse, and procurement teams to streamline returns workflows and minimize operational bottlenecks.
• Leverage data analytics and forecasting models to predict return volumes and optimize inventory levels, reducing holding costs and improving stock availability.
• Conduct thorough inspections of returned products to assess condition, determine disposition (restock, refurbish, scrap), and update asset valuation accordingly.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies in the handling, storage, and processing of returned item.

Key Achievements

• Optimized the returns workflow as a project lead, increasing throughput by 25% for peak periods.
• Implemented a recycling program for returned packaging, reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.

Biological Science, University of Bedfordshire Oct 2018 - Jun2021

BSc (Hons) Biological Science, 2:1 Degree

Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)