Kelly Mikulin
About Kelly Mikulin
Kelly Mikulin serves as a Senior Category Manager at LCRA, focusing on strategic sourcing for the Generation and Hydro business units. With extensive experience in logistics and supplier management, she has held various roles within LCRA since 2011 and has a background in Biology from Blinn College and The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Work at LCRA
Kelly Mikulin currently serves as a Category Manager Sr. at LCRA, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she supports strategic sourcing for the Generation and Hydro business units. Her responsibilities include identifying and implementing sourcing strategies that optimize value and quality while limiting risks. She also builds, maintains, and leverages supplier relationships, conducts sourcing events, and manages multiple contracts. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Category Manager II from 2018 to 2020, a Material and Logistics Supervisor from 2013 to 2018, and a Senior Logistics Analyst from 2011 to 2013, all contributing to her extensive experience within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Mikulin has a background in Biology/Biological Sciences, having studied at Blinn College from 2001 to 2003 and at The University of Texas at San Antonio from 2003 to 2005. Her educational foundation in the biological sciences complements her professional roles at LCRA, where she applies analytical skills and strategic thinking to her work in sourcing and logistics.
Background
Before joining LCRA, Kelly Mikulin worked at Lowe's Companies, Inc. as a Sales Manager (ASM) from 2003 to 2011. This eight-year experience in retail management provided her with valuable skills in customer service and operational management, which she later applied to her roles in logistics and sourcing at LCRA. Her career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on logistics and supply chain management.
Achievements
Throughout her tenure at LCRA, Kelly Mikulin has been responsible for significant initiatives in strategic sourcing and supplier management. Her role as Category Manager Sr. involves conducting sourcing events and managing contracts, which are critical for optimizing operational efficiency within the Generation and Hydro business units. Her ability to build and maintain supplier relationships is a key aspect of her contributions to the organization.