Breaking barriers and streamlining back-office operations, Saxon McBride, Director of Operations at Zero Down, earned the 2025 Women in Supply Chain Award for automating manual workflows and empowering teams with data-driven tools.
What is the Women in Supply Chain Award?
Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s Women in Supply Chain award honors female leaders whose accomplishments and mentorship set a foundation for women at all levels of the supply chain. Winners are celebrated for pioneering initiatives that drive innovation and foster inclusive leadership.
Why Saxon McBride Was Recognized
Joining Zero Down straight out of high school and rising to Director of Operations, Saxon McBride epitomizes hands-on innovation and relentless curiosity. Over the past year, she has spearheaded initiatives that yield tangible benefits for clients and colleagues alike.
- Built RPA bots for back-office automation: McBride oversaw the development of robotic process automation bots that file claims, load carrier agreements, and validate invoices, saving thousands of manual labor hours and reducing error rates.
- Standardized and automated parcel claims: She designed a streamlined claims process that shortens claim lifecycles and improves visibility, leading to faster reimbursements and higher customer satisfaction.
- Launched the Negotiations Module: Recognizing the complexity of carrier agreements, McBride led the creation of a module that allows clients to store, analyze, and renegotiate contracts, enabling faster turnaround times and real-world savings.
- Blended empathy with data-driven leadership: Colleagues describe her as collaborative and empowering; she builds cross-functional teams and encourages continuous learning, creating a culture where innovation thrives.
- Non-traditional career path inspires others: Starting her career while completing college, she advanced from entry-level roles to director by mastering logistics technology and demonstrating a relentless work ethic.
Saxon McBride’s dedication to automation, process improvement, and mentorship embodies the spirit of the Women in Supply Chain award-proving that curiosity and grit can transform both back-office operations and the careers of those around her.
