April Hess

April Hess, M.S. is an experienced supply chain and production control professional with a strong background in various industries, including skincare, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Currently serving as the Production Control Manager at Northrop Grumman, April oversees processing schedules and production orders while managing inventory and staff requirements. Previous roles include Senior Supply Chain Manager at REN Clean Skincare, where April led the S&OP process, developed monthly sales forecasts, and optimized logistics. At Catalent Pharma Solutions, April progressed through multiple planning positions, focusing on inventory management and cross-functional collaboration to ensure manufacturing continuity. April also has experience in purchasing and material planning from positions at Personal Genome Diagnostics and Pat's Pizza and Grill. April holds a Master of Science in Biotechnology Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics from Towson University.