Series: Gorgeous Girls In Supply Chain
Welcome to our series celebrating the incredible women in Supply Chain and Logistics! In a traditionally male-dominated field, it's important to shine a light on the inspiring women who are making a significant impact. Through a mix of insightful and fun questions, we’ll explore their journeys, challenges, and successes. While we acknowledge the contributions of everyone in this industry, this series aims to elevate the voices and stories of women who often get missed. First up: Lacey Wanczyk
LACEY WANCZYK
Lacey began her career in the logistics industry in 2019 and has since established herself as an independent freight agent based in North Carolina. With over 8,500 followers on LinkedIn, she actively shares her insights and experiences in the logistics field, providing valuable content and engaging with her audience. Lacey uses her platform to advocate for women in the industry, speaking about typical situations that many women face in the industry. Her expertise as a freight agent and her commitment to sharing knowledge and personal experiences have made her a recognizable figure in the logistics community.
What is your current role and company?
Independent Freight Agent
How did you end up in the world of supply chain?
It fell into my lap. I was hired on as an office coordinator/dispatcher and it just fell into place from there and by fell into place, I mean it was more like a messy avalanche but here I am.
What is your favourite part of your work day?
That call at 2am from a broken down driver. Just kidding. I enjoy the relationships I have built with both my customers and drivers, so the comedic relief and comradery is something I embrace. Also that 5pm beverage tastes extra good on the more trying days.
What is the least favourite part of your work day?
Definitely waking up at the wee hours of the morning to find something isn't going as planned.
What is a systemic issue in your part of the supply chain that concerns you currently?
Port delays, closures, and strikes.
How would you address it if you had the power, money, or influence?
Pay port employees a decent wage. That work is not only tedious, but at times very dangerous.
What is one piece of advice you have for young women entering your field?
Take in as much information as you possibly can. Try different arenas of this industry, grow a tough exterior, don't let things out of your control, control you and practice your mama bear voice, you're gonna need it.
What are your top 3 podcasts? (do not have to be industry related)
Abraham Hicks Daily
Who are your top 5 women in supply chain to follow on LinkedIn?
How do you deal with creeps you encounter in your work day?
[It] depends on how they creep. Most messages I either ignore. Once it becomes creepy or their intentions start to show through, I have reported a few. And others, well if they're bold enough on social media [then] they are bold enough for my social wall of shame.
What is your favourite way to unwind?
Reading dark romance novels, true crime documentaries, and biographies. I have no more room for house plants, but where there's a will there's a way. Music [is] a very big outlet for me.
What have you recently changed your mind about?
Whether [or not] the sexual harassment (or any other kind of unacceptable harassment in the workplace or business dealings) you may have endured is worth reporting. It is.
5 must haves to get you thru the day?
Humour
Coffee
A few moments to separate myself from work
Upbeat background music
A little bit of insanity because nobody can be completely sane and work in this industry, the touch of insanity is what gives [me] the drive to thrive.
