Josh Matthews
About Josh Matthews
Josh Matthews serves as the Regional Vice President at Primerica Financial Services, a position he has held since 2008. He has extensive experience in procurement and strategic planning, particularly in the automotive industry, where he managed significant budgets and negotiated cost reductions.
Work at Primerica
Josh Matthews has served as Regional Vice President at Primerica Financial Services since 2008. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing financial services operations in the Muncie, Indiana area. His leadership contributes to the company's strategic goals and client service initiatives. Matthews has maintained this position for 16 years, demonstrating a commitment to the financial services industry.
Education and Expertise
Josh Matthews holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from Taylor University, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his education by obtaining an MBA with a focus on Entrepreneurship from Ball State University, completing his studies from 2000 to 2002. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his professional roles in management and strategic planning.
Background in Automotive Industry
Before his tenure at Primerica, Josh Matthews worked at Keihin North America as Materials Manager from 2001 to 2011. In this capacity, he managed a tooling and machine procurement budget of $2.5 million. His responsibilities included collaborating with quality and engineering teams to reverse-engineer components, which aided in understanding cost structures. Matthews gained international experience by negotiating pricing and supply chain details for global procurement.
Achievements at Keihin Aircon, N.A.
During his time at Keihin Aircon, N.A., Josh Matthews led the Strategic Planning Group, managing a team that set pricing strategies for over $150 million in component purchases annually. He successfully negotiated annual cost reductions exceeding $1 million with the supply base. His efforts contributed to the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the procurement process.