Kari Smith
About Kari Smith
Kari Smith serves as the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager at Oregon Tool, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in various roles within the company, she has developed expertise in financial modeling, sales operations, and team management.
Work at Oregon Tool
Kari Smith has been serving as the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager at Oregon Tool since 2018. In this role, she manages a multi-million-dollar annual sales budget and oversees the forecasting process. Prior to her current position, she held several roles within the company, including Sales Analysis Manager from 2014 to 2015, Sales Program Manager from 2015 to 2018, and Customer Service Supervisor / Inside Sales Representative from 2002 to 2010. Additionally, she worked as the Sales and Marketing Operations Manager from 2010 to 2014 and briefly as a Product Line Coordinator in 2010.
Education and Expertise
Kari Smith holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Leadership, Organization, and Management from Eastern Oregon University. She has also completed professional development programs, including the 3 Pillars of Leadership at JMD Consulting and the Business Leadership Training Program at Portland State University. Her educational background supports her expertise in financial planning and analysis, sales operations, and leadership.
Background
Kari Smith has extensive experience in various roles at Oregon Tool, beginning her career there in 2002. Over the years, she has transitioned through multiple positions, gaining a comprehensive understanding of sales operations and financial management. Her work has involved optimizing processes to support sales leaders and customers globally, demonstrating her ability to adapt and grow within the organization.
Achievements
Kari Smith has led significant initiatives at Oregon Tool, including the development of a pricing analytics model to track financial impacts year-over-year. She has rebuilt the sales operations team to enhance efficiency and support sales leaders across 110 countries. Additionally, she has developed a program inventory accrual model, streamlining processes for managing customer-facing sales rebate and advertising programs in compliance with SOX regulations.