Emily Hultgren
About Emily Hultgren
Emily Hultgren is a Senior Category Sourcing Buyer at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a diverse background in supply chain management and international experience.
Current Position at General Mills
Emily Hultgren serves as a Senior Category Sourcing Buyer at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, she is responsible for managing and optimizing sourcing strategies for various product categories. Her position involves coordinating with suppliers, analyzing market trends, and ensuring cost-effective procurement to support the company's supply chain needs.
Previous Experience at Boston Scientific
Before joining General Mills, Emily worked at Boston Scientific as a Buyer II. During her one-year tenure from 2022 to 2023, she was involved in purchasing activities, focusing on acquiring essential components and materials for medical devices. Her responsibilities included supplier negotiation, contract management, and ensuring timely delivery to meet production schedules.
Experience in Retail Sector
Emily Hultgren has extensive experience in the retail sector, having worked at both Old Navy and Target. At Old Navy, she served as a Planner/Buyer for six months in 2021-2022, where she managed inventory planning and purchasing. During her one-year role as an Inventory Analyst for Men's Knits at Target from 2020 to 2021, she focused on inventory optimization and product availability.
Educational Background
Emily studied at the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, where she pursued a degree in Logistics, Materials, Operations, and Supply Chain Management, earning her Bachelor's degree in two years (2017-2019). Prior to this, she studied at Universidad del Pacífico in Peru for four years, gaining a solid foundation in logistics and business management. Her academic background has provided her with a strong understanding of supply chain dynamics and operations.
Founding Willka Accessories
Emily Hultgren founded Willka Accessories, a business she managed for three years from 2017 to 2020. Through this venture, she gained hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, overseeing product development, marketing, and sales. Her role as the founder involved managing all aspects of the business, from sourcing materials to customer relations.