Celeste Roberts CPIM, CSCP, CDDP

Celeste Roberts CPIM, CSCP, CDDP has diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Celeste currently works as a Business Consultant at Strategic Information Group. Prior to this, they worked at Petrow Food Ingredients, first as a General Manager from June 2019 to April 2021, and then as a Commercial Manager from May 2021 to February 2022.

Before joining Petrow Food Ingredients, Celeste worked at IT Dynamics (Pty) Ltd for an impressive duration from January 2007 to June 2019. In this role as an ERP Application Consultant, their responsibilities included leading and assisting with multi-site implementations of the QAD ERP manufacturing solution for various national manufacturing organizations. Celeste excelled in building and maintaining strong client relationships, dealing with clients at all levels, and providing expertise in the manufacturing application.

Their earlier work experience includes roles such as an Event Coordinator at Conker Exhibitions from January 2005 to December 2006, Internal Sales at Independent Newspapers from January 2002 to December 2004, Sales Consultant at Nashua from January 1997 to May 1999, and Sales Representative at Auto Trader from October 1993 to December 1996. At Auto Trader, they not only handled direct sales of weekly advertising space but also took on responsibilities such as marketing, advertising design for automotive dealerships, team leadership, office assistance, and wages management.

Overall, Celeste brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and strong client relationship skills to their current role as a Business Consultant.

Celeste Roberts CPIM, CSCP, CDDP has a diverse education history. In 2012 - 2014, they attended APICS Northern Colorado where they obtained a CPIM degree in Certified Production and Inventory Management. Following this, in 2014, they attended the Demand Driven Institute and obtained a CDDP certification in Certified Demand Driven Planning. In 2011, they completed an Introduction to Lean Workshop at the Lean Institute Africa. Lastly, in 2015 - 2016, they returned to APICS Northern Colorado to earn a CSCP degree in Certified Supply Chain Professional. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained various certifications including Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) from APICS in September 2016, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) from APICS in December 2014, Manufacturing Enterprise Edition from QAD in December 2016, and Easy-on-Boarding from QAD in June 2017.