Carmen Barker
About Carmen Barker
Carmen Barker is a Material Planning and Procurement Coordinator at Brown-Forman, with over a decade of experience in material planning and procurement within the beverage industry. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Communication from Saint Theresa College and has previously worked in various roles at notable companies such as Beam Wine Estates and Allied Domecq.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Carmen Barker currently serves as the Material Planning and Procurement Coordinator at Brown-Forman, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for managing the production timeline of packaging projects at Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards. Her expertise in material planning ensures that the necessary resources are available for production, contributing to the efficiency of operations within the company.
Previous Experience at Brown-Forman
Prior to her current role, Carmen Barker worked at Brown-Forman as a Material Planning and Procurement Analyst from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she served as an Inventory Management and Purchasing Specialist from 2011 to 2015. During her tenure, she was a core member of the implementation team for Coupa, a global spend management project, and participated in new product development, collaborating with various departments including marketing and production.
Professional Background
Carmen Barker has a diverse professional background in the beverage industry. She worked as a Sales Administrator at Boisset Collection from 2010 to 2011 and as a Customer Service and Sales Administrator at Robert Oatley Vineyards, Inc for 8 months in 2009. Earlier in her career, she held the position of Materials Manager at Beam Wine Estates from 2004 to 2007 and served as Director of Marketing Administration at Allied Domecq from 1998 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Carmen Barker studied at Sonoma State University, focusing on Paralegal Studies from 1992 to 1994. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Communication from Saint Theresa College. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in material planning, procurement, and project management within the beverage industry.