Avantor: Building Smarter Life Science Supply Chains with Decision Intelligence

Avantor is beginning its decision intelligence journey — setting the stage to transform how life sciences supply chains operate by rebalancing inventory, streamlining procurement, and strengthening resilience. In this episode, we discuss how the company is building the foundation for adoption and long-term impact.

Jared Guckenberger is Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Avantor, where he leads strategic initiatives to optimize inventory, logistics, and procurement across the company’s North American and European operations. With a strong track record in operations and digital transformation, Jared drives improvements in efficiency, risk reduction, and end-to-end decision-making. His leadership helps shift Avantor’s supply chain from reactive modes to proactive, data-informed strategies — connecting tactical execution with long-term value. Previously, Jared held senior roles in supply chain and continuous improvement, leveraging analytics, process reengineering, and cross-functional collaboration. He has also led efforts in advanced planning systems and scenario modeling to support more resilient and dynamic operations.

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