Kathleen Arns
About Kathleen Arns
Kathleen Arns is a Supply Chain Coordinator at Woodward, Inc. with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management roles across various companies.
Title and Current Role
Kathleen Arns is currently serving as the Supply Chain Coordinator at Woodward, Inc., a role based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Her tenure at the company started in 2013. In this position, she is responsible for coordinating various aspects of the supply chain to ensure efficient operations.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain and Procurement
Prior to her current role, Kathleen Arns accumulated significant experience in supply chain and procurement. She worked as a Purchasing Supervisor at Tolmar Inc. from 2011 to 2013 in Fort Collins, Colorado. She gained experience as a Data Analyst at Covidien between 2010 and 2011 in Fridley, Minnesota. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Buyer at Technology Driven Products for 11 months from 2008 to 2009 in Loveland, Colorado. Her early career includes roles such as Office Manager and Production Coordinator at Geoscience Industries from 2007 to 2008.
Early Career and Education
Kathleen began her career at Agilent Technologies, working as an Npi Buyer from 2000 to 2001 and then as a Purchasing Associate from 2003 to 2007 in Santa Clara, California. She also served as a Procurement Coordinator at Hewlett-Packard from 2001 to 2003 in San Jose, California. Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University, achieved in 1970.
Professional Certifications
Kathleen Arns holds crucial certifications that enhance her expertise in supply chain management. She is CPIM certified with APICS, emphasizing her proficiency in production and inventory management. Additionally, she holds a CSCA certification with ISCEA, which highlights her skills in supply chain analysis.
Skills and Specializations
Kathleen is known for her extensive experience in vendor communications, SOX compliance, and resolving accounts payable issues. She has demonstrated an ability to quickly learn new applications and establish processes, documentation, and training for others. Her track record includes exceeding management expectations and beating deadlines in sourcing and purchasing.