Seema Gupta

Seema Gupta is the Director of Supply Chain Optimization Technologies (SCOT) at Amazon, a position she has held since July 2021. With over 25 years of experience in supply chain operations, she has developed expertise in various areas including demand forecasting, inventory management, network design, and transportation optimization. Gupta leads a team at Amazon that focuses on addressing complex supply chain challenges at scale, aiming to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.12

Career Background::

• Amazon (2021 - Present): As Director of SCOT, Gupta oversees the development and implementation of advanced supply chain solutions.
• Gartner (2020 - 2021): Worked as a Leadership Partner where she advised Fortune 500 companies on supply chain strategies.
• Bird Rides (2018 - 2019): Served as Head of Supply Chain, significantly expanding the supply chain operations for electric scooters.
• Tesla (2017 - 2018): Led global planning and development efforts to scale operations for the Model 3 vehicle.
• HP (2002 - 2017): Held multiple roles including Director of Supply Chain Optimization, where she managed large teams and strategic initiatives.12

Education:: Gupta holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University, which has equipped her with a strong foundation in engineering principles applicable to supply chain management.12

Personal Insights:: Seema Gupta is passionate about continuous learning and growth within her field. She enjoys guest lecturing at universities, sharing her insights on supply chain management and optimization.2 She resides in Manhattan Beach, California, with her family.13