Episode 6 - The Fun Surprises of the Supply Chain with Siobhan Chinnery

Host Bryndis Whitson welcomes executive and supply chain expert Siobhan Chinnery to the podcast to talk about some of the diverse industries, ever-changing challenges, and fun surprises the supply chain offers. Recognized as one of 100 Influential Women in Canadian Supply Chain by Supply Chain Canada, Siobhan has a wealth of experience and some fascinating hands-on stories to share about how the supply chain works and the allure of the problem-solving opportunities it offers.

Siobhan first discusses the start of her career in the supply chain, explaining how she moved from accounting to getting on-the-job training from expert consultants and some of the negotiation tactics she learned first-hand. She tells Bryndis how her work took her to various companies and how demands like forecasting peak cold weather spikes throughout the country and contemplating business continuation strategies are needed. Siobhan’s peek into the supply chain includes stories of fires and floods shutting down offices, transporting supplies for the Junior Hockey Canada Team without breaking hockey sticks, and top-secret Porsche test car transportation and travel planning. This episode allows a glimpse into just how much diversity can be involved in a career in supply chain logistics.