Kyle Jensen
Appleton
Summary
Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in driving growth, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently achieving high-impact results in dynamic environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President – Supply Chain
M2S Group / Appvion, LLC
01.2023 - Current
- Lead a team of 22 corporate individuals and 26.5 warehouse personnel
- Accountable for $500M in procurement spend, and $75MM in working capital
- Responsible for optimizing key vendor partnerships, contract negotiation and execution, and overall vendor relationship management
- Execution of over 20+ vendor contracts across diverse product categories
- Sourcing expertise on a global level - including China, Taiwan, Brazil, Europe, Indonesia and Japan
- Achieved $25MM in annual cost savings and improved working capital by $20MM through strategic initiatives
- Implemented end-to-end S&OP processes across 4 acquisition sites, resulting in $5MM in cost savings
Executive Director of Supply Chain
Appvion Operations, Inc
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Directed supply chain planning, procurement, and distribution operations, managing $170MM in procurement spend
- Drove $5MM in inventory cost reductions and re-established comprehensive S&OP processes
- Led negotiations for a $20MM Capex asset upgrade, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Director of Supply Chain
Trilliant Food & Nutrition
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed supply chain planning, procurement, and scheduling for two manufacturing facilities, achieving $5MM in cost savings
- Implemented a comprehensive S&OP process to align strategic goals and improve operational efficiency
Director of Supply Chain
Appvion Operations, Inc
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Led supply chain planning and transportation/distribution operations, reducing finished goods inventory by $6.3MM
- Revamped S&OP processes and initiatives, resulting in improved inventory forecasting and transportation savings
Demand Planning Manager
Bemis Company
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Managed demand planning function for $2.8B in sales, achieving forecast accuracy and process improvements
- Led implementation of new statistical forecasting software and developed organizational relationships to improve forecast accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Wisconsin
Oshkosh, WI12.2006
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced Excel skills
- Data analytical
- Problem-solving abilities
- Process efficiencies
- Cost savings
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
- Project management
- Team development
- Empowering teams
- Strategic planning
- Organizational leadership
Timeline
Vice President – Supply Chain
M2S Group / Appvion, LLC
01.2023 - Current
Executive Director of Supply Chain
Appvion Operations, Inc
07.2021 - 12.2022
Director of Supply Chain
Trilliant Food & Nutrition
09.2020 - 06.2021
Director of Supply Chain
Appvion Operations, Inc
02.2019 - 09.2020
Demand Planning Manager
Bemis Company
10.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Wisconsin
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