Carolyn Vanous, MBA

Carolyn Vanous, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning different roles and responsibilities. Currently, Vanous works at Forum Brands as the Associate Director for Sourcing, Product Engineering, and Operational Excellence. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Manager for Sourcing and Product Engineering at the same company.

Before joining Forum Brands, Vanous gained extensive experience at 3M, where they held various managerial and sourcing roles. Carolyn worked as the Manager for the US & Canada Outsourced Manufacturing and Hard Goods Sourcing Team, leading the outsourcing and sourcing efforts in the region. Carolyn also served as the Manager for the Global Strategic Sourcing Team, responsible for managing strategic sourcing initiatives. Additionally, Vanous worked as the Category Manager for Paper and as the Business Sourcing Manager for 3M Fall Protection.

Moreover, Vanous served as the Singapore Country Sourcing Manager and the Procurement Manager for Asia Pacific Sourcing at 3M. Carolyn also worked as a Sourcing Agent for Cloth and Nonwoven Raw Materials, as well as a Sourcing Analyst for Outsourced Manufacturing and Hard Goods. In these positions, they focused on supplier management, contract negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and project leadership.

Vanous began their career as an Assistant at the Department of Marketing & Logistics at Carlson School of Management. Carolyn also gained experience as a Leadership Associate at Coca-Cola Enterprises, where they identified and developed new accounts and implemented personalized marketing strategies.

Throughout their career, Vanous has demonstrated strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and expertise in sourcing and product engineering. Carolyn has successfully managed supplier relationships and implemented cost-saving initiatives. Vanous holds an MBA degree and has completed certifications such as the 3M Green Belt Certification.

Carolyn Vanous, MBA, completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management between 2018 and 2020. Prior to this, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Maastricht University, where they specialized in the School of Business and Economics. Additionally, Carolyn Vanous holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where their studies focused on Marketing, as well as Supply Chain & Operations Management. Carolyn also possesses a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from 3M.