Kyle Grathen

About Kyle Grathen

I am a highly accomplished leader who offers experience in driving operations, contracts administration, program improvement, and cost savings initiatives. I am capable of leading top-performing teams, advancing stakeholder goals, managing clients, and maximizing efficiencies. I am an analytical strategist with the ability to foresee and identify problems and implement improvement strategies. I am an articulate communicator with superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. I am an effective team leader who pragmatically focuses on motivating, mentoring, and leading productive teams. I am a collaborative negotiator who establishes rapport and cultivates relationships with internal and external stakeholders. I am a multi-tasked self-starter who is well-versed in fulfilling simultaneous responsibilities with strict deadlines. Key Skills Team Development Individual Mentor & Training Logistics Operations Management Scheduling Budgets Forecasting Process & System Optimization Thought Leadership Cross-Functional Collaboration Program Development P&L Lean Manufacturing Multi-Unit Management Project Management American Sign Language Microsoft Office Suite Mercury Gate Donlen FleetWeb Tritium

Experience

1. Director of Transportation and Logistics

   FTI

   Nov 2025 — Present

   Spearheaded the establishment of a new department focused on enhancing logistics insights and alignment. • Designed and implemented innovative processes to streamline logistics operations across the organization. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of logistics strategies within the company.• Identify software solutions that add alignment and efficiency to the company • Development of relationships with vendors to improve performance and increase customer experience

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Political Science and Government,

  2013 — 2016

• University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Democracy and Justice studies

  2013 — 2016

• Green Bay Southwest Highschool

  Highschool Diploma

  2002 — 2006