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Luma Samara

Director Supply Chain
Leeds,UK

Summary

Strategic finance and supply chain leader with 20+ years’ experience building resilient services, leading multi-disciplinary teams and translating regulatory requirements into practical solutions through governance frameworks across regulated industries. Adept at managing multi-million-pound budgets, working with external partners, and embedding processes that improve outcomes for diverse member groups. Brings a collaborative, values-led leadership style and a passion for mission-driven services.


Co-founded a non-profit organization focussed on social justice and human rights for all.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

Director Supply Chain Analytics and Planning

LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING
Billerica, MA
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Managed $500M COGS budget, delivering $2M in efficiencies.
  • Delivered KPI performance across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and People.
  • Led SAP stabilization and change management across Tech Ops, introducing enterprise-wide data governance. and implemented comprehensive strategies ensuring security of supply and proactive risk mitigation.
  • Built and led an Executive-level S&OP process aligning commercial, procurement, logistics and manufacturing.
  • Implemented operational changes for improved efficiency.
  • Drove continuous improvement, embedding governance, compliance and data-led decision-making.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, increased employee morale.

SAP Implementation Business Lead

LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING
Billerica, MA
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Delivered on-time implementation of SAP across Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality.
  • Partnered with PMO and integrators, resolving complex design issues and simplifying processes.
  • Directed four testing cycles, security controls, defect resolution and CSV validation.
  • Led 37 employees (internal + external), driving adoption via training and SOP realignment.

Associate Director Supply Chain Operations and Optimization

LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING
Billerica, MA
01.2019 - 09.2022
  • Led $65M budget forecasting with +1.7% accuracy.
  • Developed master data management policy in line with SOX & GMP compliance.
  • People manager for 2 employees.

Finance Manager

PROCTER & GAMBLE (P&G)
Boston, MA
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Managed $60M overhead pool, delivering forecast accuracy within ±2%.
  • Co-chaired cost savings programme generating $7M.
  • Spearheaded EPM forecasting tool integration into ERP.

Gillette Plan Accounting Manager

PROCTER & GAMBLE (P&G)
Boston, MA
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Managed forecasting and variance analysis for Gillette’s North America plant.
  • Delivered $2M in cost reductions and $10M+ in global benchmarking efficiencies.

TAOS Retail Finance Manager (Acquired Business)

PROCTER & GAMBLE (P&G)
Miami, FL
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Integrated “The Art of Shaving” into P&G structure.
  • Built forecasting models, managed budgets, and delivered $2M in cost reductions.
  • Improved gross margin through benchmarking and retail store profitability reviews.

Marketing Manager

PROCTER & GAMBLE (P&G)
Cincinnati, OH
01.2007 - 12.2010
  • Managed $150 million marketing budget, worked closely with the brand team to ensure plans are delivered on time and aligned to the overall strategy
  • Financial analysis on promotional expenditure values and various marketing promotions, year end post event analysis
  • Streamlined marketing processes and activities, eliminating $3 million of non-valued added spend

General Ledger & Cost Accountant

PROCTER & GAMBLE (P&G)
Newcastle
01.2001 - 12.2007
  • Reduced month-end close cycle by 40%.
  • Worked diligently towards meeting deadlines for all accounting activities.
  • Developed training manuals and strengthened internal controls.
  • Month end processing of GL journals, review/prepare monthly reconciliations of GL accounts
  • Improved reporting efficiency with redesigned financial tools.
  • Prepared quarterly schedules for SEC certification.

Education

MSc - Medicinal Chemistry

University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Management Accounting qualification -

CIMA

Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word and PowerPoint
  • Data analytics and interpretation
  • Budget control aptitude
  • Leadership acumen
  • Operations management
  • Community relations
  • Performance metrics tracking

Languages

Arabic
Fluent
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Director Supply Chain Analytics and Planning

LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING
01.2024 - 04.2025

SAP Implementation Business Lead

LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING
10.2022 - 12.2023

Associate Director Supply Chain Operations and Optimization

LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING
01.2019 - 09.2022

Finance Manager

PROCTER & GAMBLE (P&G)
01.2016 - 12.2018

Gillette Plan Accounting Manager

PROCTER & GAMBLE (P&G)
01.2014 - 12.2015

TAOS Retail Finance Manager (Acquired Business)

PROCTER & GAMBLE (P&G)
01.2011 - 12.2013

Marketing Manager

PROCTER & GAMBLE (P&G)
01.2007 - 12.2010

General Ledger & Cost Accountant

PROCTER & GAMBLE (P&G)
01.2001 - 12.2007

MSc - Medicinal Chemistry

University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Management Accounting qualification -

CIMA
Luma SamaraDirector Supply Chain