Kathy Coutts
About Kathy Coutts
Kathy Coutts is the U.S. Import Manager at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with over 20 years of experience in import management and customs compliance.
General Mills U.S. Import Manager
Kathy Coutts currently holds the position of U.S. Import Manager at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has been in this role for over a decade, where she oversees the import operations into the United States. Her job requires detailed knowledge of import regulations and logistics to ensure efficient and compliant import processes.
Experience at Target Corporation
Kathy Coutts worked at Target Corporation in various capacities related to customs compliance and entry supervision. From 2004 to 2010, she served as Customs Compliance Supervisor and Customs Entry Supervisor in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Earlier in her career, she also held the position of Customs Commodity Specialist from 1997 to 1998. Her cumulative experience at Target spans seven years, where she developed a deep understanding of customs regulations and compliance procedures.
Import Manager at Best Buy
Kathy Coutts served as Import Manager at Best Buy from 2000 to 2004 in Richfield, Minnesota. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing the company’s import activities, ensuring adherence to all relevant international trade regulations, and optimizing the import processes to facilitate efficient supply chain operations.
Educational Background at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Kathy Coutts graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She attended the university from 1989 to 1993, completing her undergraduate education over four years. Her academic background laid the groundwork for her subsequent career in import management and customs compliance.
Extensive Experience in Import Management
With over 20 years of experience in import management, Kathy Coutts has developed extensive expertise in this field. Her career started in the late 1990s, and since then, she has built a strong foundation in customs compliance, entry supervision, and import operations management. Her roles at companies like Target, Best Buy, and General Mills contribute to her reputation as a seasoned professional in the import management industry.