Deanne Kusche

Deanne Kusche has extensive experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain management. Deanne is currently working at Texas Hydraulics, Inc. as the Director of Strategic Sourcing. Prior to this role, they held the position of Strategic Sourcing Manager at the same company.

Before joining Texas Hydraulics, Inc., Deanne worked at Northwire, Inc. a LEMO Group Company as the Strategic Sourcing Manager for seven years. In this role, they were responsible for locating and maintaining the best sources of supply for the company's components, materials, and services. Deanne also evaluated supplier relationships and selected long-term strategic partners.

Deanne also has experience in trade compliance management. Deanne worked at IDEX Corporation as the FMT Trade Compliance Manager. Additionally, they held various roles at Warren Rupp, including the International Trade Compliance & Global Category Sourcing Manager, Materials & International Trade Compliance Manager, Materials Manager, and International Commodity Buyer/Import Compliance Coordinator.

Earlier in their career, Deanne worked at Parker Hannifin as a Purchasing Specialist and at First American Resources as a Purchasing Supervisor and Purchasing Agent.

Deanne has also worked at Yamaha Motor Corporation, Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation, Yamaha Motor Manufacturing, and Polaris Industries in various roles related to inventory control, materials coordination, purchasing, and planning.

Overall, Deanne Kusche has a strong background in strategic sourcing, trade compliance, supply chain management, and purchasing.

Deanne Kusche obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Court Reporting/Court Reporter from Teikyo Westmar University, where they studied from 1990 to 1994. Additionally, they hold several certifications, including the Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) from APICS, obtained in May 2000, the Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) from the Institute for Supply Management, obtained in December 1998, and the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), also from APICS, obtained in December 2007.