Karleen Kordas

Sustainability Leader | ESG Strategy & Reporting | Climate Transition | Supply Chain Decarbonization | Driving Business-Aligned Environmental Impact

Role
Sustainability Manager at Palermo's Pizza
Location
Milwaukee, WI, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Karleen Kordas

Mission-driven sustainability leader with over 10 years of experience building and scaling strategies in food manufacturing, global supply chains, and cross-functional operations. Currently leading enterprise-wide sustainability at Palermo Villa, I develop climate transition plans, lead carbon accounting, manage reporting, and align environmental metrics with business strategy.Throughout my career, I’ve built sustainability programs from the ground up, launched responsible sourcing frameworks, and driven measurable reductions in waste, water, and energy. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, data, and culture - equipping teams with the tools, education, and momentum needed to make sustainability a core part of how business gets done.I hold an MS in Sustainable Management and am currently pursuing an MBA to further expand my impact, sharpen my financial acumen, and lead organizations with vision and accountability.Let’s connect if you’re driving climate solutions in manufacturing, retail, or supply chains - or if you’re building ESG from strategy to execution.

Experience

  1. Sustainability Manager

    Palermo's Pizza

    May 2024 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

Education

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Master of Business Administration - MBA

  • University of Wisconsin-Parkside

    Master of Science - MS, Sustainable Management

Skills

  • Inventory Analysis
  • Production Planning
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Forecasting
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Sap
  • Account Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Oee
  • Inventory Control
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Jda
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials Management
  • Thermoforming
  • Operations Management
  • Six Sigma
  • Management
  • Team Building
  • Demand Planning
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Logistics
  • Training
  • Apics Member
  • Strategic Planning
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Customer Service
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Apics
  • Purchasing
  • Key Account Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Supply Management
  • Project Management
  • Pricing
  • Microsoft Dynamics Ax
  • Supply Chain
  • Microsoft Office

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