Dave Kiesling

About Dave Kiesling

Senior Executive with 30 years of hands on experience managing international and domestic supply chains a with a successful record developing operating plans for profitable growth through operational excellence, product leadership, and customer intimacy in transportation, warehousing, and distribution services. Leader focused on building and developing high-performance teams that deliver results through sourcing and procurement, technology innovation, supplier management, and best in class operations management. Skilled in large-scale transformation projects with formal training in sales and operations planning (S & OP), strategic and tactical project management, and Lean Sigma. Outstanding communicator regardless of audience with significant experience presenting in collaboration with vendors and clients in the board room and at industry events and conferences.

Experience

1. Group Vice President, Transportation

   Kenco Group

   Apr 2025 — Present · Chattanooga, TN, US

   Leader of the Transportation Business Unit responsible for operational and strategic performance to develop and implement BU strategies, maintain a thriving culture, and deliver continuous improvement ensuring client satisfaction and profitable growth for the company.

Education

• The University of Akron

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Labor Economics

  1987 — 1991

• The University of Akron

  Master of Science (MS), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Six Sigma
• Procurement
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Logistics
• Sap
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Supply Chain
• 5s
• Transportation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Operational Excellence
• Lean Manufacturing
• Inventory Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Warehouse Operations
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Logistics Management
• Kaizen