Women to Color STEM Award winner Ana Lucia Ochoa Lorenzini is an exemplary figure for women and members of the Latino community, showcasing an unparalleled work ethic.
Fluent in both Spanish and English, she has built trust and respect with individuals from various cultures.
As the director of supply chain management in American Axle & Manufacturing's (AAM) metal forming division, Ana's skill in motivating teams makes her an effective change agent, positively impacting all aspects of an organization's supply chain.
Having served the company for nearly 25 years, Ana has successfully overseen 45 metal-forming plants across eight countries.
Under her leadership, the company achieved 100% customer delivery performance, implemented a standardized production control and logistics strategy, and realized significant logistics savings.
Ana has promoted best practices among metal-forming plants, enhanced team performance KPIs and metrics, and served as a mentor to many employees.
As a supply chain management executive, Ana possesses extensive global experience and has delivered significant cost reductions.
She leads and directs over 400 associates worldwide, driving improvements in manufacturing and administrative processes.
With her experience in procurement, program management, logistics, customs, materials, and manufacturing, Ana is equipped with the skills to lead a multibillion-dollar global supply chain.
She holds a business degree in international trade, providing her with a deep understanding of supply chain management and business relationships.
