Kari Brown
About Kari Brown
Kari Brown is the Grain Logistics Leader at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, overseeing logistics operations and strategy for Grain Operations.
Company
Kari Brown currently works at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. She holds the position of Grain Logistics Leader. General Mills is a leading global food company, and Kari plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing logistics operations within the Grain Operations sector.
Title
Kari Brown is the Grain Logistics Leader at General Mills. In this role, she oversees logistics operations, including rail leases, fleet management, and strategy around lease contracts. She also leads the development of planning models for purchases and oat handling within grain elevators.
Education and Expertise
Kari Brown studied at the University of St. Thomas, where she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from 1998 to 2003. Prior to that, she attended the University of Wisconsin - River Falls and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Communication, and Business from 1992 to 1997. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in business management and communication.
Background
Kari Brown has a comprehensive background at General Mills. She initially worked as Export Services Team Lead from 2007 to 2009, followed by a role as Ingredient Export Services Specialist from 2009 to 2012. Her experience in these roles contributed to her depth of expertise in managing export services and logistics operations within the company.
Achievements
Kari Brown has achieved significant milestones during her tenure at General Mills. She developed and executed a business plan for implementing iPad usage at grain elevators to enhance loading and unloading processes. Additionally, she manages all rail leases, fleet, and strategy around lease contracts for Grain Operations. Kari also leads a team of 1-3 employees and is responsible for developing strategy and tracking freight solutions, including managing all freight merchandising for Grain Operations.