Lori Anderson

Lori Anderson, MBA CPM CSM CSSGB, has extensive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management. Lori is currently the Global Director of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing at IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Global Supply Chain at Avery Dennison Reflective Solutions, where they implemented an S&OP process for global P&L and optimized the value chain. Lori also worked at Navistar Inc, International Truck, holding various roles such as Director of Global Procurement, Director of New Product Development, and Corporate Procurement Manager. At Navistar, they led teams and drove results in category management, complex negotiations, and new program development. Earlier in their career, they worked at Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems as a Program Manager and Purchasing Supervisor. Overall, Lori Anderson has a strong track record of delivering value and driving efficiency in supply chain management.

Lori Anderson earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Management from DePaul Driehaus College of Business between 2018 and 2020. Lori also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. In addition to their academic qualifications, they have obtained several certifications, including Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) from the International Six Sigma Institute™ in 2020, Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) from Scrum Alliance in June 2020, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) from Scrum Alliance in April 2020, and Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISCM) in 2006.