Derek Granberg
About Derek Granberg
Derek Granberg is the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager at Kohl's Department Stores, where he has implemented process improvements for new product set-up.
Title
Derek Granberg is a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager at Kohl's Department Stores. He has held this position since 2007.
Company
Derek Granberg works at Kohl's Department Stores. He has been with the company since 2007, contributing significantly to their strategic sourcing and product improvement processes. Derek leads product development status meetings on a weekly basis, ensuring ongoing progress and alignment with company goals.
Previous Experience
Before his tenure at Kohl's Department Stores, Derek Granberg worked at Shur-Line, a Newell Rubbermaid Company. From 2003 to 2007, he held the position of Buyer, where he gained valuable experience in procurement and sourcing.
Education and Expertise
Derek Granberg earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His expertise includes value analysis for individual product improvement and using Kaizen for process enhancement. These skills are instrumental in his role at Kohl's, where he implemented process improvements for new product setup.
Process Improvement Initiatives
Derek Granberg has been involved with implementing significant process improvements at Kohl's Department Stores. His initiatives include value analysis for individual product improvement and the application of Kaizen methodologies to enhance processes. These contributions have optimized various operational aspects within the company.