Kristen Kranzler Steigauf, Ms Scm
About Kristen Kranzler Steigauf, Ms Scm
Kristen Kranzler Steigauf is the Director of Global Sourcing at MTS Systems Corporation, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in supply chain management, having held various roles at Starkey Hearing, Polaris Industries, and other organizations.
Current Position at MTS Systems Corporation
Kristen Kranzler Steigauf serves as the Director of Global Sourcing at MTS Systems Corporation. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's sourcing strategies and global supply chain operations. Her role involves overseeing sourcing processes, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the efficiency of procurement activities.
Previous Experience at Starkey Hearing
Prior to her current role, Kristen worked at Starkey Hearing for a total of two years in various capacities. She served as the Senior Manager of Distribution & Fulfillment from 2020 to 2022, where she managed distribution operations. Following this, she took on the role of Senior Value Stream Manager - Operational Services for eight months in 2022, focusing on operational excellence within the organization. Additionally, she worked as the Sourcing Operational Excellence Manager from 2018 to 2020.
Career Background in Supply Chain and Operations
Kristen's career includes significant experience in supply chain and operations roles. She worked at Polaris Industries as an Inventory and Material Flow Analyst from 2014 to 2016, and later as a Demand Planner from 2016 to 2018. Her expertise in material flow and demand planning has contributed to her proficiency in managing complex supply chain processes.
Educational Background in Supply Chain Management
Kristen holds a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, which she completed in 2018. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and International Business from the same institution in 2012. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her roles in sourcing and supply chain management.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Kristen began her career with various internships that provided her with valuable experience. She interned as a Service Marketing Intern at Datacard in 2011 and as a Violence Prevention Education Intern at The Aurora Center for Advocacy and Education from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she served as a Peer Assistant and Company Information Session Student Ambassador at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, gaining insights into academic and professional environments.