Renee Gorn
About Renee Gorn
Renee Gorn is a New Product Supply Management Analyst at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse educational background, including studies in General Studies, Business Administration, and Nursing Assistant training.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Renee Gorn has been employed at Harley-Davidson Motor Company as a New Product Supply Management Analyst since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for managing supplier parts and systems for new model projects. She ensures that purchasing milestones are met within the product development methodology. Additionally, she coordinates and manages Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) reviews with suppliers to evaluate process flows, control plans, and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs). Gorn also addresses part ruling and Bill of Materials (BOM) issues by collaborating with the engineering team and issuing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) as corrective actions.
Education and Expertise
Renee Gorn has a diverse educational background. She is currently studying General Studies at Milwaukee Area Technical College, where she has been enrolled since 2018. Prior to this, she studied Business Administration and Management at Austin Community College, earning an Associate of Science degree from 2000 to 2005. In 2018, she completed a certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center-School of Nursing Education. This combination of education reflects her broad skill set and adaptability across different fields.
Previous Experience at Dell
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Renee Gorn worked at Dell for over a decade. She held the position of Business Process Improvement Analyst and Lead Project Manager from 2007 to 2018, where she focused on enhancing operational processes. Earlier in her career at Dell, she served as a Latin America Quality Risk Fraud Analyst for eight months in 2006. Her experience at Dell provided her with valuable insights into quality management and process improvement.
Supplier Management and Strategy Development
In her current role at Harley-Davidson, Renee Gorn develops effective supplier strategies aimed at achieving equitable outcomes in cost and contract terms. She coordinates the distribution of Requests for Quotations (RFQs) to suppliers and is responsible for creating contracts for various part numbers across both US and international locations. Her expertise in supplier management plays a crucial role in the success of new product initiatives.