Kevin Klisz

About Kevin Klisz

With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in driving end-to-end supply chain excellence by blending high-level management consulting with hands-on corporate leadership. I have a proven track record of optimizing complex retail and wholesale networks, from managing multi-billion dollar omnichannel strategies to spearheading large-scale productivity improvements for global brands. My focus is on transforming the supply chain from a back-office function into a competitive, high-velocity engine that directly fuels profitability and customer satisfaction.As a strategic leader, I am dedicated to \"future-proofing\" organizations against disruption and unexpected growth. I believe the future of the supply chain lies at the intersection of logistics and advanced technology. I have pioneered Product-Centric Operating Models that align technology stacks—including WMS, OMS, and ERP systems—with real-world operational needs. By leveraging AI/Machine Learning and digital order fulfillment logic, I’ve successfully increased store fulfillment rates, reduced store fulfillment times, resulting in millions in parcel and labor savings. Whether it’s implementing vendor owned systems or architecting enterprise-level analytics, I build the systems that enable data-driven decision-making.My experience spans the entire inventory lifecycle, robotics and automation (ASRS, GTP), DC design, and global transportation networks. I have a history of delivering tangible results: improving in-stock rates, increasing operational efficiency, and engineering distribution strategies that resulted in millions of annual savings. I am as comfortable in the boardroom aligning executive stakeholders as I am on the DC floor managing a high-stakes go-live.I am open to conversations that can leverage my unique blend of technical expertise and operational grit to drive growth for a world-class brand, 3PL, or software innovator.

Experience

1. VP, Supply Chain Strategy & Analytics

   Designer Brands

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Supply Chain Technology: Lead Product Management team for Supply Chain domains- Inventory Flow Planning: Optimize end-to-end inventory movement & planning- Digital Fulfillment Optimization: Ownership of Order algorithm to optimize Digital orders- Supply Chain Planning & Budgeting: Translate business unit projections into forecast for transportation and operations- Executive Insights: Develop enterprise-level analytics dashboards driving data-backed decisions increasing profitability

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  BS, Industrial Engineering

  1997 — 2001

Skills

• Facility Design
• Logistics
• Incentive Programs
• Inventory Management
• Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Strategy
• Industrial Engineering
• Warehouse Management
• Project Management
• Operations Management
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Process Engineering
• Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing
• Start-Ups
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Performance Management
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Supply Chain