Randy Freeman, P.E.
About Randy Freeman, P.E.
Randy Freeman, P.E., is an Associate Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at S.C. Johnson and Son, Inc. in Racine, Wisconsin, with a background in engineering and extensive experience in finance and business planning.
Current Role at S.C. Johnson and Son, Inc.
Randy Freeman, P.E. currently holds the position of Associate Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis at S.C. Johnson and Son, Inc. in Racine, Wisconsin. In this role, he is responsible for managing budgets for East Food accounts, contributing to the Sales team’s ability to surpass their Net Sales target for FY21 by over 2%/$3.5MM, despite pandemic-related supply issues. He also serves as the primary financial consultant to two Sales Directors and a team of 15 field sales staff who manage more than 20 customer accounts across the Midwest and East Coast.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current role, Randy Freeman served as a Finance Intern in the Business Planning and Analysis group at S.C. Johnson and Son, Inc. in 2017. Prior to joining S.C. Johnson, he was a Transportation Engineer at Clark Patterson Lee from 2014 to 2016, and a Highway Engineer at CHA Consulting from 2009 to 2014, both positions based in the Albany, New York area.
Educational Background
Randy Freeman earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Cornell University - Johnson Graduate School of Management, a program he completed between 2016 and 2018. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, which he achieved from 2005 to 2009.
Project Involvement and Contributions
Randy has constructed financial models for over 20 projects to evaluate optimal sourcing locations for the SC Johnson product portfolio globally. He also directed a global, cross-functional team to develop sourcing scenarios to mitigate the impacts of GBP devaluation, tariffs, and supply chain disruptions due to BREXIT. Additionally, he developed a multi-year strategic plan for a production site in Poland, leading to $3.5MM in cost savings and improved site fixed cost absorption by $2.5MM. He also created and delivered training on sourcing strategy processes to 110 employees in Global Procurement.
Leadership Roles and Initiatives
Since July 2020, Randy Freeman has been the Co-Chair of the SCJ Council of Young Professionals, an organization with over 400 members. In this leadership role, he has been integral in driving initiatives that support professional development and networking among young professionals within the company.