Marianna Industries
Gretchen Krause is an experienced purchasing and buying professional with a career spanning over three decades. Currently serving as a Purchasing Specialist at Marianna Industries since January 2022, Gretchen previously worked as a Senior Buyer at Nobbies from May 2012 to the present. Prior experience includes serving as the In-Store Marketing Presentation Coordinator and Marketing Ad Planner at Pamida, where responsibilities included maintaining presentation standards and leading advertising processes for a significant sales volume. Earlier roles at Oriental Trading Company encompassed positions as Buyer for Home Decor and Crafts, Artwork & Sample Coordinator, and Administrative Assistant to the Creative Director, contributing to substantial annual sales and managing product assortments. Gretchen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Wayne State College.
Marianna Industries
Marianna Beauty is a turnkey manufacturer and formulator that has been dedicated to the beauty industry for nearly 50 years. In addition to contract manufacturing, our service portfolio also includes beauty professional distribution and cosmetology school development. These three pillars of service provide us with a panoramic view of the industry that sets us apart from competition and rewards our partners with unmatched expertise. LEADING ADVANTAGES • 45+ Years Industry Experience • FDA Regulated/EPA Registered • Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s) • On-Site, State of the Art Laboratory • In-House Quality Assurance Team • In-House Regulatory Team • In-House Innovation and Design Team • Experienced International Supply Chain • Personalized Account Management • Turn-Key Product Development Process • On-Site Distribution and Fulfillment ESTABLISHED MARKET SEGMENTS • Salon Brands • Consumer Brands • Professional Products Distribution • Cosmetology Schools • Prestige Brands • Mass Retail Brands • OTC Brands