Karen Freeman
About Karen Freeman
Karen Freeman is the Sr Manager of Supply Chain Analytics at Asurion, where she has held multiple roles since 2013. She holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor's degree from Tennessee Technological University.
Title: Sr Manager Supply Chain Analytics
Karen Freeman is currently the Sr Manager Supply Chain Analytics at Asurion. She has been in this role since 2019. Her responsibilities include leading analytics efforts within the supply chain domain, building dashboards to address holistic supply chain problems, and acting as a data advocate to improve information sharing within the organization.
Previous Roles at Asurion
Karen Freeman has a substantial tenure at Asurion, having served in multiple roles over several years. Previously, she was the Manager of Data and Analytics for the Supply Chain from 2017 to 2019 and a Product Manager, Supply Chain Analytics for two months in 2017. She also worked as a Sr. Business Analyst from 2016 to 2017 and as a Product Engineer II from 2013 to 2016. Her varied experiences at Asurion have equipped her with deep insights into supply chain analytics and data management.
Education and Expertise
Karen Freeman holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, which she earned from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Tennessee Technological University, which she attended from 2006 to 2011. Her strong background in electrical engineering underpins her expertise in data analytics and supply chain management.
Roles at Vanderbilt University
During her time at Vanderbilt University, Karen Freeman gained practical experience as a Teaching Assistant for four months in 2011. She was also a Research Assistant from 2011 to 2013. These roles provided her with valuable teaching and research experience, laying a strong foundation for her analytical and problem-solving skills.
Professional Contributions
In her current role at Asurion, Karen Freeman facilitates collaboration between engineering, procurement, and quality teams to enhance analytical solutions. She also plays a key role in building comprehensive dashboards aimed at addressing holistic supply chain issues. Her work as a neutral third-party data advocate is pivotal in improving information sharing and eliminating silos within the organization.