Karen Zhen

Karen Zhen is a seasoned professional in supply chain management with extensive experience at Applied Materials since June 2019, currently serving as a Senior NPI Materials Program Manager, focusing on strategic sourcing, supply continuity, and material cost management. Karen has also participated in a fast-tracked Supply Chain Rotation Program, gaining diverse functional exposure through various roles, including Project Status Manager and Commodity Business Manager. Previous roles include Graduate Assistant at the W. P. Carey School of Business, Hardware MBA Intern at Google, Sales Forecast Analyst at Feit Electric, Logistics Coordinator at D-Link, Business Affairs/International Distribution Intern at Voltage Pictures, and Undergraduate Research Assistant at UC Irvine. Karen holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management and Marketing from Arizona State University and a BA in Business/Managerial Economics from UC Irvine.