Kathleen Gustafson Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Charlotte, North Carolina

Fort Mill, Sc

Responsible for all makes, chassis proprietary, and engine after market part pricing.Work with Product Segment manager to analyze part pricing, cost structure, and market competitive pricing. Complete yearly price book analysis for next year publication. Analyze and report part used in warranty data for pricing analysis

Troy, Mi

Key Account Manager for North America, Central America, and Asia Branch of Tier Two plastic component automotive supplier. Responsible for global customer accounts totaling 10 million dollars in sales for wire harness protection including plastic tubing, textile sleeving, and plastic extrusions. Work side by side with engineering on new product launches and product replacements; 100% project/product implementation/management Prepare quotations necessary for new business proposalsAssist customers with quality and operational questions, liaison between manufacturing centers and customers. Other responsibilities include monthly sales reporting, sales to budget analysis, and cost/pricing studies, working with accounting to resolve unpaid accounts and customer invoice concerns

Troy, Mi

Direct manager of sales assistants and methods database team. Responsible for price management, quote and contract review, and part engineering change process. Liaison between sales and engineering departments. Analyze customer sales data and centralize monthly sales reports. Process market data and new product launches for account managers Work with CEO on costing measures, pricing strategies, and customer rationalization projects. Work directly with customers and account mangers to quote products and deliver sales TS16949 liaison for sales department Responsible for operational cost verification and market analysis

Troy, Mi

Project Manager for North American and Central American Branch of Tier Two plastic component automotive supplier. Responsible for all branch project management activities. Create and oversee project plans to ensure deliverables are met. Detail regular action item update presentations to executive management for review and feedback. Calculate project budget financials for presentation to management for approval. Responsible for obtaining all quotations, proposals for project estimation Direct work with sales and engineering on project/new product launches Review internal processes for reduction of variation. Work with departments to implement new procedures for increased efficiency. Complete projects include: multiple IT system installations, new product launch coordination, new part entry process implementation, and engineering specification system launch. Completion of project implementing a new manufacturing facility in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Responsibilities included completing daily review of the project plan, purchasing of equipment, bi monthly site travel, interviewing and hiring employees, installation of IT systems, and developing relationships with key customers

Create processes for reduction of variation in order to save time and reduce internal costs for clients. Travel to client sites to research workflow for creation of flow charts and process mapping.Interview clients for industry research information. Review financial position of clients and created recommendations for vendor partnerships and future profit opportunities.

Bachelors Of Science, Management - 2002

Activities and Societies: Zeta Tau Alpha

Masters, Business Administration

Masters Certificate Of Health Care Management, Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Masters Certificate, Health Care Law