Comfort Research
Tuan Tran has a diverse work experience starting in 2005 with Monroe LLC as a Purchasing Manager. From 2011 to 2015, they worked at Viant Medical as a Supply Chain Site Lead, where they supported new product launches and cost reduction initiatives. Tuan then joined The Stow Company in 2015 as a Purchasing Manager, responsible for strategic sourcing and project management. In 2019, they moved to Comfort Research as a Director of Demand & Supply Planning, overseeing demand planning across multiple manufacturing sites. Currently, Tuan holds the position of Director of Global Sourcing & Procurement at Comfort Research, responsible for global strategic sourcing of various materials and vendors.
Tuan Tran's education history includes a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Ferris State University. Additionally, they completed the Executive Development Program, Supply Chain Management Certificate Series at Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business.
In terms of additional certifications, Tuan Tran obtained the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification from the Institute for Supply Management in August 2018.
Comfort Research
Comfort Research is a product design and manufacturing company, based in the heart of West Michigan. Creators of the Big Joe® brand, they are revolutionizing furniture in the indoor, outdoor, and pool product markets by developing innovative products that deliver greater comfort, design aesthetics, and value.