Matthew Johnson
About Matthew Johnson
Matthew Johnson is a Finance Business Partner currently working at Tronox in Hunt Valley, Maryland. He has extensive experience in integrated business planning and financial analysis, having previously held similar roles at Cristal for several years.
Current Role at Tronox
Matthew Johnson serves as a Finance Business Partner at Tronox, a position he has held since 2019. Based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, he contributes to the financial operations of the company. His responsibilities include providing analytical support to the Integrated Business Planning team, focusing on scenario analysis and working capital projections. Johnson plays a key role in the monthly Integrated Business Planning management process, which encompasses demand planning and optimization analysis.
Previous Experience at Cristal
Prior to his role at Tronox, Matthew Johnson worked at Cristal for several years in various capacities. He served as Finance Business Partner for the Global Supply Chain from 2017 to 2019. Before that, he was the Manager of Global Integrated Business Planning from 2012 to 2017 and held the position of Principal Supply Chain Analyst from 2009 to 2012. His tenure at Cristal provided him with extensive experience in supply chain management and financial planning.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College, where he studied from 1980 to 1984. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Carnegie Mellon University, completing his studies from 1988 to 1990. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both engineering principles and business management, enhancing his analytical capabilities in finance.
Achievements in Operational Cost Savings
During his time at Tronox, Matthew Johnson developed a methodology to measure and track operational cost savings following the merger of Tronox and Cristal. His efforts resulted in the documentation of over $30 million in synergies within the first 18 months post-merger. This achievement highlights his ability to integrate financial strategies with operational efficiencies.