Jared Kitchene
Owensville
Summary
Accomplished executive in supply chain management, recognized for strong team leadership and data analysis capabilities. Proven ability to improve cash flow by reducing inventory while improving fill rates. Expertise in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration driving significant business improvement. Results-focused and committed to improving costs while meeting customer expectations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Supply Chain
First Brands Group
Albion
09.2021 - Current
- Manage a staff of 11 direct reports in the U.S., Mexico, and Romania.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support vision of organization.
- Reduced inventory from May 2024 to May 2025 by over $200 million (13%), while improving fill rates.
- Integrated seven new business units into our network, which now totals 17 business units.
- Improved fill rates from 85% (2021) to 95% (2025), while revenue grew from $2 billion to $5 billion.
Executive Director of Operations - Filtration
First Brands Group
Albion
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Directed operations at four manufacturing sites, overseeing $450 million in revenue.
- Achieved new production records across all four plants within four months.
- Managed cross-functional teams to optimize efficiency and output resulting in 10% improvement.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance productivity metrics.
- Maintained a recordable incident rate under 1 for all 4 plants
VP Supply Chain
Champion Laboratories Inc.
Albion
04.2016 - 03.2021
- Directed Planning, Distribution, Logistics, and Customer Service functions with six direct reports.
- Achieved fill rate increase from 95% to 97.2% between 2016 and 2020 while revenue grew 24% ($79 million).
- Consolidated U.S. distribution footprint, yielding annual cost savings of $360K.
- Transitioned logistics management to 3PL, resulting in cost savings of $1.8 million.
Director Supply Chain Management
Fram Filtration
Albion
10.2011 - 04.2016
- Managed inventory across 12 manufacturing and distribution locations
- Worked directly with Sales and key customers to develop forecasts and maintain inventory levels to meet customer expectations
- Implemented supplier stocking programs and set up a consignment warehouse location to reduce inventory
Senior Manager - Production and Inventory Control
Champion Laboratories Inc.
Albion
03.2005 - 10.2011
- Managed planning and inventory across 10 manufacturing and distribution locations with six direct reports.
- Oversaw forecasting processes for entire business operations.
- Collaborated with key suppliers to implement process improvements and reduce lead times.
Kanban Manager
Champion Laboratories Inc.
Albion
02.2003 - 03.2005
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-2000
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Inventory optimization
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Data analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operations management
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Change management
- Forecasting
- Customer service
- Results orientation
- Relationship building
- Coaching and mentoring
- ERP management
Timeline
VP Supply Chain
First Brands Group
09.2021 - Current
Executive Director of Operations - Filtration
First Brands Group
03.2021 - 09.2021
VP Supply Chain
Champion Laboratories Inc.
04.2016 - 03.2021
Director Supply Chain Management
Fram Filtration
10.2011 - 04.2016
Senior Manager - Production and Inventory Control
Champion Laboratories Inc.
03.2005 - 10.2011
Kanban Manager
Champion Laboratories Inc.
02.2003 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale