Amanda Fries

Amanda Fries has a diverse work experience in supply chain and logistics management. Amanda currently holds the position of Vice President of Supply Chain and Logistics at TerrAscend, a company they joined in 2019. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Supply Chain and Logistics at Ilera Healthcare starting in 2018.

From 2017 to 2018, Amanda worked as the Director of Operations at Temescal Wellness, where they were responsible for directing the operations of a vertically integrated medical cannabis company with multiple licenses in three states. Amanda effectively managed the supply chain and streamlined processes to meet company goals.

Before their roles in the cannabis industry, Amanda worked at PepsiCo for a significant portion of their career. Starting in 2001, they held various positions such as Senior Demand Manager, Associate Demand Manager, and Demand Planner. Amanda led functions such as forecasting, inventory management, sales and operations planning, and capacity planning. Amanda also focused on implementing process improvements and managing demand planning improvement projects.

Amanda's earlier work experience includes roles at GE, where they worked as an Internal Auditor and participated in the Financial Management Program.

Overall, Amanda Fries has extensive experience in supply chain and logistics management, with a focus on process improvement, demand planning, and operational effectiveness.

Amanda Fries earned their Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Maryland, where they studied from 1994 to 1998.