Michael Kallas
Supply Chain Director @Restaurant Technologies
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WORK HISTORY
Supply Chain Director @Restaurant Technologies
Mendota Heights, MN, US
Supply chain leader for a private equity backed food grade oil distributor with 42 sites and $850M in revenue.• Led procurement, planning, quality, manufacturing/repair, warehousing, and logistics through a 10 person offboarding while rebuilding culture and establishing a scalable operating model.• Implemented a price control system, negotiated direct and indirect contracts, improved cash conversion by $12.9M (~18 days), and delivered $4.1M (18.6%) in annualized savings.• Built strong cross functional partnerships to align sourcing strategies, strengthen governance, and mitigate risk.• Delivered enterprise level spend analytics, supplier reporting, and executive insights to support strategic decisions.• Designed a multi layer communication framework connecting senior leadership to site operators.
EDUCATION
North Park University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Marketing
ABOUT MICHAEL KALLAS
Supply chain and sourcing executive with 18+ years of experience leading global procurement, operations, and transformation across manufacturing, distribution, and private equity environments. I specialize in building resilient supply networks, accelerating cash flow, and driving enterprise level cost and margin improvement.I’ve led sourcing and supply chain organizations through integrations, restructures, and large scale modernization efforts—partnering closely with CEOs, CFOs, and Boards to translate strategy into measurable results. My work spans $4.5B in global spend across 30+ categories, with a consistent record of delivering:• $60M synergy savings during post merger integration• $12.9M working capital improvement (~18 days)• 5% annual productivity on a $750M portfolio• $6.7M first year savings (86% above target)• 89% talent retention and 62% employee satisfaction improvementI’m known for strengthening supply resilience, modernizing procurement through digital tools and analytics, and developing high performance teams that thrive through change. My leadership approach blends strategic clarity, operational discipline, and a strong focus on people and culture.If you’re building a more resilient, data driven, and financially disciplined supply chain, I enjoy connecting with leaders who share that mission.
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