Michael Kennamann, CPF
Director of Global Sales & Operations Planning
Merz Aesthetics
Michael is a forward-thinking customer focused supply chain executive with extensive experience in end-to-end supply chain strategy, demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, procurement, logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, and S&OP implementation. He currently serves as the Director of Global S&OP at Merz Aesthetics where he was responsible for establishing a Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, as well as a Supply Chain Planning Center of Excellence for the global business unit. Prior to this, he led the Supply Chain operations at Wilton Brands and Essendant. Michael is an IBF Certified Professional Forecaster (CPF) and the Chicago Chapter President.
You will learn:
- What S&OE is and how it complements S&OP
- Designing an effective planning ecosystem that connects strategy to execution
- Key ingredients of a successful S&OE process, with lessons from Merz’s approach
- The role of technology in enabling faster, smarter short-term decision-making
- How supply planners can drive accountability and create value through S&OE
Agenda
5:00pm - 6:00pm:
Registration & Networking
6:00pm - 6:15pm:
IBF Overview & Sponsor Introduction
6:15pm - 7:15pm:
Presentation and Q&A
7:15pm - 8:00pm:
Networking/Cocktail Hour at Ditka’s