Adrian Chen
About Adrian Chen
Adrian Chen is the Global Sourcing Capabilities Lead at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with extensive experience in logistics, industrial engineering, and operational excellence.
Current Position at General Mills
Adrian Chen is currently the Global Sourcing Capabilities Lead at General Mills, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. In this role since January 2018, Adrian is responsible for leading and developing the company's global sourcing strategies. His efforts focus on optimizing supply chains, minimizing costs, and ensuring the quality and reliability of sourced materials for General Mills.
Educational Background
Adrian Chen earned a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Southern California, where he also pursued studies in Web Development. He previously achieved a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Washington, where he also studied Applied Mathematics. His rigorous academic background provided a strong foundation for his career in logistics and industrial engineering.
Previous Roles at General Mills
Before his current role, Adrian Chen held multiple positions at General Mills. From 2016 to 2018, he worked as an International Logistics Operations Planner and Export Project Manager. Prior to that, he was a Logistics Management Associate from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, his experience with General Mills includes an internship as a Logistics Management Associate in 2013.
Experience at Boeing
In 2011, Adrian Chen served as an Industrial Engineering Technical Lead at Boeing in Chicago, Illinois. In this capacity, he was involved in optimizing industrial processes and collaborating with technical teams. Additionally, he had experience as an Industrial Engineering Student Consultant at Boeing in the same year, where he worked on various engineering projects.
Professional Experience at Crane Co.
Adrian Chen interned at Crane Co. in Stamford, Connecticut, in 2013. During his time as an Operational Excellence Business System Intern, he contributed to process improvements and operational strategies. His work focused on enhancing business systems to achieve higher efficiency and performance.
Early Career at Tcb Bearing Manufacturing Co., Ltd
Adrian Chen began his career as an Assistant Office Manager at Tcb Bearing Manufacturing Co., Ltd in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, from 2006 to 2007. This role provided him with early exposure to industrial operations and management, setting the stage for his subsequent career in logistics and engineering.