Amanda Smisson

Amanda Smisson is an experienced inventory and supply chain professional currently serving as an Inventory Control Analyst at Essentia Health. In her role, Amanda works to prevent stockouts by developing contingency solutions, assessing risks, coordinating product substitutions, and communicating with healthcare staff, including nurses and doctors. She also monitors vendor performance through scorecards and serves as a bridge between supply chain operations and healthcare departments. Before joining Essentia Health, Amanda built more than ten years of experience across inventory planning, replenishment, manufacturing, and operations. She previously worked as an Inventory Planning Analyst at Klein Tools, where she focused on business intelligence, inventory health, key performance indicators, and data storytelling through reports. Her earlier positions at Curriculum Associates, Mid-States Distributing, and Bell International Laboratories further developed her expertise in inventory analysis, replenishment, supply chain coordination, and operational support. Amanda's professional approach is characterized by resourcefulness, innovation, critical thinking, and a willingness to embrace challenges and uncertainty. She uses data analytics and report automation to improve efficiency while finding creative ways to communicate insights and support decision-making. She also values bringing humanity into the workplace, believing that personal conversations, trust, and teamwork contribute to professional success. Her career philosophy emphasizes maintaining composure, treating others with grace and integrity, and confidently navigating challenges, particularly within traditionally male-dominated industries.