Inside Supply Management with Nate Powrie!
Nathanael Powrie, Managing Director, Data Analytics at SGS Maine Pointe, speaks to Inside Supply Management about how Generative AI is going to change the business world as we know it.
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Nathanael Powrie, Managing Director, Data Analytics at SGS Maine Pointe, speaks to Inside Supply Management about how Generative AI is going to change the business world as we know it.
What attracted you to SGS Maine Pointe?
I was drawn to SGS Maine Pointe because of its hands-on approach to delivering measurable and sustainable results for the client. As someone who wants to grow as a supply chain professional, I wanted to work for a reputable firm that leads in supply chain and operations consulting. Additionally, the opportunity to collaborate with diverse and skilled team members across various industries was exciting.
What part of your day-to-day work do you most look forward to?
I look forward to the morning internal touchpoints with my team. After a good cup of coffee, we’re ready to review our progress for the week and discuss key tasks that must be completed for the day.
What are you most proud of at SGS Maine Pointe?
I’m proud that the leadership team trusts me with the projects that I’m working on and is willing to invest in my growth. When I first started at SGS Maine Pointe, I was asked to identify the areas of supply chain that I’d like to learn more about. Since then, I’ve been offered opportunities that challenge me to grow within those areas in order to be a well-rounded supply chain practitioner.
What keeps you busy outside of your professional life?
I have two young kids that run on unlimited energy so that takes up much of my time at the moment (lol). In my spare time, I like to watch sports or visit the local Alamo theatre with my wife. I love to travel internationally so I’ll be planning a few family trips for this year.
We are proud to recognize the contributions of Mike Sparacia, Analysis Director, who co-led the diligence efforts for a recent engagement win involving an aerospace carve-out, as Maine Pointe's December Delivery Star.
Through Mike’s leadership, we established strong working-level relationships with the client, earning trust and credibility. This solid foundation enabled us to expand beyond our typical procurement and logistics scope with this private equity firm to include a significant operations workstream, achieving a true Total Value Optimization focus. After successfully completing the diligence phase and securing the engagement, Mike seamlessly transitioned to the engagement team, leveraging his expertise to support the operations workstream.
As part of this, Mike has been instrumental in refining our operations tools and templates to maximize their impact. His wide-ranging contributions include conducting floor time studies, creating outputs to support analyses, guiding the team through the transition from diligence to engagement, and providing steady leadership throughout the process.
Always willing to step up and do whatever it takes to ensure success, Mike’s calm and grounded approach serves as a steady force. His unwavering support for others exemplifies the core values of the Maine Pointe way.
Thank you, Mike, for your dedication, outstanding work, and the positive impact you’ve made on this client and the Maine Pointe team.
Our Development Manager program allows employees to have a ‘go-to’ person and safe space for their questions beyond our traditional onboarding process. The objective of the program is to support and encourage the professional development of the individual.
Additionally, the Development Managers will facilitate our semi-annual and annual performance review process. This program is in place to create structure for professional development and deepen relationships among colleagues.
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