Daisia Baker

Daisia Baker is a supply chain and logistics professional with 12 years of experience serving in the National Guard, where she has built extensive expertise in logistics, transportation, and operational leadership. Serving in the 92A Military Occupational Specialty, Baker has supported three overseas deployments and three state emergency missions, developing strong capabilities in supply accountability, transportation coordination, inventory management, and logistics operations. Her military service has strengthened her leadership, adaptability, and ability to perform effectively in complex and high-pressure environments.

Since entering the manufacturing industry in 2021, Baker has steadily advanced through a range of supply chain and operations roles. She began her civilian career as a Material Handler with Smith+Nephew in pharmaceutical manufacturing before progressing to Buyer/Planner, Supply Chain Analyst, Procurement Specialist, and Warehouse Supervisor in the medical device manufacturing sector. She currently works in industrial manufacturing, where she continues to apply her expertise in operational excellence, supply chain management, logistics, transportation, inventory management, process improvement, and workforce development. Her professional approach is grounded in data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and developing efficient, scalable operations.

Baker earned a Bachelor of Arts in Transportation and Logistics Management from American Military University and a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management from Texas A&M University-Commerce, graduating in August 2024. She also holds a graduate certificate in Operational Excellence. In addition to her professional responsibilities, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to the supply chain profession through her leadership with the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) North Texas Chapter, where she previously served as Director of Membership Outreach and later as Vice President of Membership. Baker also contributes to her community through volunteer efforts, including Habitat for Humanity projects and community cleanup initiatives in Fort Worth, Texas.