488: Women In Supply Chain™, Kimberly Rodriguez
Kimberly Rodriguez is the Manager of Supply Chain Sustainability at BSI, where she helps clients manage sustainability risks related to human rights, labor compliance, and environmental factors. With an international background spanning the Philippines and Abu Dhabi, her education in political science and business gave her a unique, people-centric perspective on the industry. Kimberly emphasizes that a company's biggest sustainability challenge is often mapping its own complex supply chain and believes internal alignment is the crucial first step toward progress. She openly discusses overcoming imposter syndrome as a young woman in the field, crediting her success to a strong network of mentors and champions.
In today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain™, I’m joined by industry ‘rising star’ Kimberly Rodriguez.
After pursuing an international education, Kimberly entered supply chain not knowing what to expect. Now, over seven years later, she’s developing and executing sustainable supply chain services for companies across multiple industries and regions, with a focus on business and human rights.
Today Kimberly will be talking all about her career journey; tackling the industry’s biggest sustainability challenges; overcoming imposter syndrome; and finding her place in male-dominated spaces.
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The Women In Supply Chain™ Forum was created by Marina Mayer and Jason Desearle to foster real connections—bringing men and women together to network, learn, and build lasting bonds beyond traditional conferences. It’s about strengthening pipelines, creating a community of advocates, mentors, and trusted peers. Similarly, the Women In Supply Chain™ Award was born from a need to recognize female leaders navigating challenges and driving change. Since its inception five years ago, it has grown to nearly 400 submissions, celebrating the achievements of women shaping the future of supply chain. Find out more at Supply and Demand Chain Executive.
Kimberly’s experience growing up in the Philippines, her university education in Abu Dhabi, and how those experiences shaped her, introducing her to the complexity of supply chain and the importance of people.
How Kimberly’s education in political science and business sparked an intertest in human rights and began a career in supply chain.
After entering supply chain not knowing what to expect, what Kimberly thinks of the industry seven years later.
Kimberly’s role as manager of supply chain sustainability at BSI.
The change in how important sustainability has become to a company’s overall strategy.
From mapping their supply chains to auditing suppliers, the biggest goals and challenges BSI clients are focusing on right now.
Kimberley’s advice to organizations looking to focus more strategically on sustainability in 2025.
Kimberly’s experience as a woman in supply chain and sustainability.
Kimberly’s experience of impostor syndrome, and what helps her to rise above the moments of self-doubt and find her power again.
What it means to be honored as an industry ‘rising star’ at the Women In Supply Chain™ awards.
Kimberly’s support network, and the mentors that have helped her along her journey so far.
The future for Kimberly.
Resources & Links Mentioned
- You can connect with Kimberly Rodriguez over on LinkedIn.
- If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear from more industry rising stars, check out 479: Women In Supply Chain™, Lina Castaneda, 466: Women In Supply Chain™, Alexia McLaughlin or 437: Women In Supply Chain™, Mercedes Pina.
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