In this episode, Scott Luton welcomes Liz Raman, founder and CEO of Supply Chain Gals, to share her dynamic career journey and powerful mission to amplify women’s voices in global supply chain leadership. Liz walks us through her career path—from routing trucks at Home Depot to leading assortment planning at Nike, and now empowering a growing global community of 20,000+ women through Supply Chain Gals. She shares how embracing discomfort, learning new skills like data analytics, and thinking beyond traditional supply chain roles can open up transformative career opportunities.

The conversation explores how technology, mentorship, and storytelling are reshaping the future of supply chain careers. Liz also highlights why building meaningful human connections—and finding your voice—are essential to long-term growth in today’s evolving landscape.

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro

(03:04) Tennis and personal interests

(04:47) Liz’s professional journey

(09:30) Non-traditional supply chain careers

(14:33) Women in supply chain

(21:58) Supply Chain Gals

(27:24) Career advice and mentorship

(27:41) Staying prepared in tough job markets

Additional Links & Resources

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• Explore Supply Chain Gals: https://supplychaingals.com/
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