Kyoko Metz
About Kyoko Metz
Kyoko Metz is a Senior Category Manager at Spectrum Brands, Inc., specializing in HR and Benefits Supply Chain. She has over eleven years of experience in project management and has held various roles in organizations such as TDS®, CUNA Mutual Group, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
Kyoko Metz serves as a Senior Category Manager at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she specializes in HR and Benefits Supply Chain, focusing on optimizing benefits and contingent labor within the supply chain sector. Her responsibilities include managing personnel, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder engagement for various projects.
Previous Experience at TDS®
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Kyoko Metz worked at TDS® as a Category Manager from 2019 to 2021. During her two years in this position, she contributed to category management strategies and initiatives that supported the company's operational goals.
Professional Background in Contract Management
Kyoko Metz has a background in contract management, having worked as a Contract Analyst at CUNA Mutual Group for seven months in 2019. Additionally, she served as a Contract Specialist - Advanced at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services from 2017 to 2019, where she managed contracts and compliance in the Madison, Wisconsin area.
Educational Qualifications
Kyoko Metz has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master Certificate in Project Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2019. She also studied Data Team Management at John Hopkins, achieving a Data Management qualification in 2018. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology and Psychology from Curtin University, as well as a Master's degree in Global Diplomacy and Negotiation from the University of London.
Experience in Anthropology and Film Production
Kyoko Metz has significant experience in anthropology and film production. She worked as a Director, Senior Anthropologist, Negotiator, and Documentary Film Maker at Context Anthropology from 2008 to 2014. Her academic pursuits in this field include a Diploma in Documentary Production from the Film and Television Institute - Perth and an Honors degree in Anthropology from Curtin University.