Kirsten Olson
About Kirsten Olson
Kirsten Olson is the Manager of Global Planning Data & Technology at General Mills, with extensive experience in supply chain management and optimization.
Current Role at General Mills
Kirsten Olson is the Manager of Global Planning Data & Technology at General Mills, located in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. In this role, she oversees global planning data strategies and technology implementations for the company.
Previous Experience at General Mills
Before her current role, Kirsten Olson worked as the Supply Planning Implementation Manager at General Mills from 2020 to 2022. In this position, she was responsible for implementing supply planning strategies and improvements, contributing significantly to the company’s supply chain efficiency.
Management Consulting at Accenture
From 2017 to 2019, Kirsten Olson served as a Management Consultant in Supply Chain & Operations at Accenture in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. During her tenure, she provided consulting services in supply chain management, helping clients optimize their operations and improve performance.
Extensive Experience at Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Kirsten Olson held multiple roles at Lowe's Companies, Inc., including Supply Chain Business Solutions Consultant, Inventory Planner, Supply Chain Optimization Senior Analyst, and Field Industrial Engineer. She worked in Mooresville, NC, from 2011 to 2017, gaining extensive experience in supply chain management and optimization.
Educational Background
Kirsten Olson studied at Purdue University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2006 to 2010. She also attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2017. Her academic background laid a solid foundation for her career in supply chain management and engineering.