Christine Hanson
About Christine Hanson
Christine Hanson serves as the Director of Freight Procurement & Supply Chain Improvement at Berry Global, Inc., where she has worked in various procurement roles since 2007. She possesses extensive expertise in managing procurement for a range of commodities and has implemented initiatives that contributed to cost savings.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
Christine Hanson has held multiple positions at Berry Global, Inc. since 2007. She began her career there as a Purchasing Agent, serving from 2007 to 2010. She then advanced to the role of Corporate Purchasing Supervisor from 2012 to 2013. Following this, she worked as Corporate Purchasing Manager from 2013 to 2017. In 2017, she became Purchasing Director for North America, a position she held until 2021. Currently, she serves as Director of Freight Procurement & Supply Chain Improvement, a role she has occupied since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Christine Hanson earned two degrees from Saint Louis University. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International/Global Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, both completed between 1999 and 2003. Her expertise includes managing procurement for a variety of commodities, such as resin, color concentrates, and packaging materials. She also possesses advanced software skills in JDEdwards and Cognos, which she utilizes for procurement and supply chain management.
Background in Procurement
Christine Hanson's background in procurement includes significant experience in vendor evaluation and contract negotiation. She has developed strong supplier relationships and improved procurement efficiency throughout her career. Prior to her tenure at Berry Global, she worked as a Purchasing Agent at Indiana Tube Corporation from 2005 to 2007.
Achievements in Cost Savings and Training
During her time at Berry Global, Christine implemented global sourcing initiatives that contributed to cost savings programs. She has also developed and conducted training and development programs aimed at onboarding new hires and enhancing the skills of existing employees.