CSCMP Featured Member - Anahi Arza Ortega, SCPro™, Spain Roundtable Leader

"...in today’s world, networking and attitude are as valuable

as knowledge to achieve success."

In October 2014, I decided to leave my hometown in Asunción, Paraguay to start my supply chain journey in Europe.  I had just obtained my university degree as an Industrial Engineer. The supply chain world has always caught my attention, but being born and raised in a mainly agricultural country, the sector/function is not widely developed there. Then I came to Barcelona, to get my Master in Supply Chain and Operations Management at EAE Business School, and from that point the opportunities were endless. After only a few months I fell in love with both the city and the new world I have discovered within the supply chain, and I knew I wanted to develop my professional career there.

During the 10 months I was studying, I was introduced to the CSCMP and the SCPro^TM certification due to the relationship they maintain with EAE. They offered us the chance to be student members of the council and to get certified as the entire program was aligned with the SCPro study materials.

I decided to go for it right away. Since I didn’t have any previous work experience in SC, I saw it was a way to increase my knowledge and my overall educational value, and to start developing my “personal brand” as a SC professional. Since then, I have had great opportunities in my career, the most recent one: being part of the team launching a new Amazon Fulfillment Center in Barcelona. Four years ago, I would have never imagined that was even a possibility.

"The CSCMP real value is the people, and

I’m very proud to be part of it!"

In addition to that, being a member of the CSCMP has helped me to start building my professional network in a foreign country, which is always a challenge when you are away. After two years volunteering in some local events, I became Board Member as a Young Professional in the Spain Roundtable. From this new position, my intention is to keep adding value to our organization, building connections around the world, staying updated on the latest trends, developing and growing in supply chain management, and showing to my colleagues that, in today’s world, networking and attitude are as valuable as knowledge to achieve success.

The CSCMP real value is the people, and I’m very proud to be part of it!

- Anahi Arza Ortega

Full name: Anahi Arza Ortega
Title: Area Manager
Company: Amazon
CSCMP Leadership: CSCMP Spain Roundtable Board Member - Young Professional