Karen Coombs

Karen Coombs has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Karen started their career in the military as a Platoon Leader and worked their way up to Commander, gaining experience in logistics, supply chain management, and operational planning. After leaving the military, they worked as the Division Repair Parts Manager and Accountable Officer, overseeing inventory and supply chain management. Karen then transitioned to the private sector, taking on roles such as Maintenance Control Officer and Divisional Repair Parts Manager. Karen worked at companies like New York Air Brake, DCMA, and New Balance, where they held positions in demand planning, production planning, and supply chain management. Later, they joined CRH Americas as an Executive Vice President, responsible for strategic planning and forecasting. Karen then joined Amazon, where they served as Director of Supply Chain and later as Senior Principal of Global Robotics Operations, overseeing global supply chain operations. Most recently, they joined Freight Farms as the VP of Supply Chain. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to optimize operations and drive business growth.

Karen Coombs has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Post University, which they obtained between the years 2010 and 2013. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Environmental Studies at Providence College from 1996 to 2000.

Additionally, Karen holds a Certificate in Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management from William & Mary. It is not clear when they obtained this certification.

Karen Coombs is also a candidate for the Certified in Purchasing & Inventory Management (CPIM) certification from the APICS Supply Chain Council and has a Production Quality Management Certification from the Defense Acquisition University. The specific months and years when they obtained these certifications are not provided.