Kristen (Carnahan) Wilson
About Kristen (Carnahan) Wilson
Kristen (Carnahan) Wilson serves as the Purchasing Manager at Allison Transmission, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in supply chain management and procurement, she has previously worked in various roles at Allison Transmission and other companies, achieving notable cost savings and improvements in inventory management.
Work at Allison Transmission
Kristen Wilson has held multiple roles at Allison Transmission since 2012. She currently serves as the Purchasing Manager, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this, she worked as a Commodity Manager from 2012 to 2019, where she achieved a 30% improvement in raw material turns, optimizing inventory management. Additionally, she was the Purchasing Program Manager from 2019 to 2022. Her extensive experience at Allison Transmission contributes to her expertise in purchasing and supply chain management.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her tenure at Allison Transmission, Kristen Wilson worked at Navistar Inc as an ECN Configuration Analyst from 2011 to 2012. She also gained experience as a Buyer at Guardian Industries from 2000 to 2005 and as a Senior Planner/Inventory Control Specialist at Hendrickson from 2005 to 2007. At Hendrickson, she implemented a frozen schedule on 40 work centers, which reduced changeovers and excessive freight costs while improving on-time delivery.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Wilson studied at Tri-State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business from 1998 to 2003. She furthered her education at Purdue University Fort Wayne, completing a program in Statistical Process Control in 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in purchasing and supply chain management, equipping her with the necessary skills for her roles in the industry.
Achievements in Cost Reduction
Throughout her career, Kristen Wilson has successfully implemented various cost-saving initiatives. Notably, she implemented a program to standardize MRO suppliers, achieving significant cost savings across multiple plants. Additionally, she negotiated a $36K reduction in annual janitorial costs while enhancing service levels. These achievements highlight her capability in driving efficiency and cost-effectiveness within organizations.