Ana Lopez

Purpose-driven global healthcare and supply chain executive with a legacy of leading multi-billion-dollar operations across diverse geographies and business units. Proven architect of enterprise-wide transformation, modernization, and sustainability integration, with deep expertise in chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC), logistics, procurement, and supply chain technology. Recognized for providing direction, vision, motivation, and inspiration to others while creating a positive and productive work environment.

Supply Chain Advisor / Principal - INDEPENDENT SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT

(2025-01)

Provide part-time strategic supply chain advisory to a global pharmaceutical manufacturer and a leading consumer goods company, spanning planning, network optimization, procurement, and operational performance improvement.

• Advise a global pharmaceutical manufacturer on end-to-end supply chain strategy, CMC, and network optimization to strengthen product availability, cost, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with a consumer goods company to improve demand and supply planning, procurement, and cost efficiency across the value chain.

Senior Vice President, North America Foods Supply Chain - UNILEVER - Hoboken, NJ

(2020-01 - 2025-01)

Head of end-to-end food supply chain organization, including planning, strategic planning, manufacturing, engineering, new product introductions, S&OP, and continuous improvement (Unilever Manufacturing System). Oversaw all internal manufacturing sites and 16 external manufacturers, supporting over $6.5B in sales.

• Spearheaded an Industry 4.0 digital transformation across the network — deploying Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, and Aera — enhancing agility, visibility, and logistics performance; earned World Economic Forum spotlight recognition for digital talent best practices.
• Championed ESG initiatives, including waste reduction and sustainable sourcing, contributing to corporate sustainability goals.
• Developed the North America Supply Chain Strategy — vision, investment, roadmap, and future organization based on a value-chain setup — supporting strategic business growth.
• Achieved 5% year-over-year inventory reduction and a 14% improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through a robust digital maintenance program.
• Reduced net conversion costs by 7% per year over two years (net of inflation) via a transformational end-to-end supply chain project.
• Improved the S&OP process using automation and AI, driving a 9% gain in forecast accuracy and 12% reduction in bias.
• Member of the North America Food / Nutrition Board, leading all supply chain functions.

Vice President, North America Manufacturing - UNILEVER - Hoboken, NJ

(2019-01 - 2020-01)

Led manufacturing operations in compliance with FDA regulations (food and OTC requirements).

• Implemented a Lean process philosophy with standardized factory design, ways of working, and digital KPIs across 14 factories in the US and Canada — eliminating temporary workers and delivering 5% overall performance improvement, enabling double-digit annual volume growth.
• Reduced recordable accidents in factories by half through deployment of a comprehensive safety system.
• Eliminated major quality incidents by designing and implementing a total quality management system.

Vice President, Medical Devices / Global Cardiovascular Manufacturing - JOHNSON & JOHNSON, MedTech - Bridgewater, NJ

(2016-01 - 2019-01)

Directed global manufacturing operations across multiple geographies, integrating plant modernization and turnaround strategies to elevate performance and quality — overseeing 5,500+ employees across 12 factories globally. Supplied products for 6 franchises within the Medical Devices group, ensuring punctual global product supply at the right cost to support $3.4B in sales, in full compliance with all regulatory requirements (FDA, BSI, EMA, TUV, MDSAP, etc.).

• Directed integration of several new businesses into J&J while optimizing manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Drove a 23% cycle-time reduction and 30% productivity improvement, implemented direct shipment to key customers, and maintained customer service levels above 98% with no major quality incidents.
• Led complex M&A initiatives, with entrepreneurial agility and full ownership from strategy through execution.
• Member of the Mentor, Cerenovus, and Biosense-Webster Boards as head of Supply Chain.

Vice President, Medical Devices / Global Surgery Supply Chain Strategy & Deployment - JOHNSON & JOHNSON, MedTech

(2013-01 - 2016-01)

Led development and deployment of strategic initiatives for the Global Surgery supply chain.

• Headed strategic projects to achieve an improved network configuration design (over $450MM investment), including design, approval, construction, and startup of a new facility in China and consolidation of older facilities.
• Developed and deployed a standardized scorecard across all sites, resulting in over 9% overall efficiency improvement.

Supply Chain Senior Director - JOHNSON & JOHNSON, Neutrogena OTC Products - Los Angeles, CA

(2010-01 - 2013-01)

Led site turnaround and master plan execution, fostering a high-performing culture and operational excellence across manufacturing, planning, and procurement.

• Increased customer service level from 70% to 98.5% within 12 months by improving site productivity by 12%.
• Designed and optimized regulated manufacturing and supply chain lines for global OTC operations.
• Improved the engagement index by 16% through a program of employee participation and community outreach.
• Developed a site master plan (over $120MM investment) that improved the site's compliance profile with no observations in any regulatory inspection (FDA, EPA, EMA, etc.).
• Identified and secured sourcing for new technologies — including aerosols and wipes.

Latin America Supply Chain General Manager - JOHNSON & JOHNSON, Pharmaceuticals - Mexico

(2008-01 - 2010-01)

Led the end‑to‑end supply chain across CMC -chemistry, manufacturing (solids, liquids, and injectable forms), and controls-, planning, procurement, logistics, and customer service.

• Improved regional customer service levels from 80% to 98% within one year while achieving a 30% inventory reduction.
• Implemented an improved design for manufacturing processes across multiple OTC products.

Operations Director, Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceuticals Mexico - JOHNSON & JOHNSON, Pharmaceuticals - Mexico

Directed full factory operations including sterile manufacturing and filling. Orchestrated the end‑to‑end supply chain to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance.

Advisory Board Member - DOT Logistics Group

(2024-01)

Industrial Engineering Advisory Board Member - Universidad Iberoamericana, Puebla

(2023-01)

Adjunct Professor - Universidad Iberoamericana, Puebla and Universidad de las Américas, Puebla

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Healthcare Management - Regis University

Smith College

Master of Science (MS) - Industrial Engineering - Universidad de las Américas

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Industrial Engineering - Universidad Iberoamericana