Purnanand Samant

Purnanand Samant is an accomplished Senior Engineering Manager at JCPenney since August 2022, with a strong focus on developing internal quality management systems and driving operational efficiency, successfully leading cost-saving initiatives exceeding $500K. Previously, Purnanand held roles at Petco as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, spearheading supply chain optimization projects, and at Arrow Electronics, where numerous continuous improvement projects saved over $1M. With a background that includes supervisory and engineering roles at EE Technologies, Smart Electronics and Assembly, and Hidden Valley Electronics, Purnanand has consistently demonstrated expertise in improving processes and achieving significant cost reductions. Purnanand holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Binghamton University and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai.