Joshua Schmidt
About Joshua Schmidt
Joshua Schmidt is the Sr Manager of Forecasting & Planning at Asurion, with extensive experience in corporate strategy, financial management, and market analysis.
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Joshua Schmidt is the Senior Manager of Forecasting & Planning at Asurion. He began his tenure in 2022 and works on-site in Nashville, Tennessee. His role encompasses developing strategy processes and market inputs for volume forecasting, contributing to increased store profitability and staffing efficiencies.
Previous Experience at PURIBAG
Before joining Asurion, Joshua Schmidt held key positions at PURIBAG. From 2021 to 2022, he served as the Director of Corporate Strategy and Innovation in the United States. Previously, from 2015 to 2020, he was the Senior Manager of Product Strategy in Australia, where he spearheaded the creation of a corporate business intelligence matrix that integrated strategic external market conditions. His tenure at PURIBAG culminated in him presenting a proposal identifying new high-opportunity segments worth $5.9 billion.
Professional Experience at Other Organizations
Joshua Schmidt also has experience working with various organizations in different roles. From 2020 to 2021, he was a Financial Account Manager at the University of Chicago, where he worked remotely from Chicago, Illinois. He worked as a Project Manager - Procedures and Compliance, and part owner at Canveda in Toronto, Canada, from 2013 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he served as a Capital Market Associate at Macquarie Group in Sydney, Australia, from 2011 to 2012.
Educational Background
Joshua Schmidt holds a diverse and extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on International Business, Leadership, and Strategy from the University of South Australia (2016-2019). He completed a Bachelor's Degree in Management Science/Marketing from the University of Adelaide (2003-2007). Additionally, he has received certificates in Healthcare Innovation & Entrepreneurship from Duke University (2014) and the BiMBA Business in China Program from Peking University (2018).
Key Achievements
Throughout his career, Joshua Schmidt has accomplished several notable achievements. He was tasked with the ownership and development of a retail store Annual Operating Plan, resulting in operational revenues exceeding $400 million. He managed organization-wide reporting, which improved corporate communication and eliminated functional silos. He also completed multiple cross-functional projects that led to revised pricing models and improved market-specific segmentation.