Kasey Benish

Professional Summary

Professional Overview
Kasey Benish is an accomplished procurement and sourcing professional with over a decade of experience in the manufacturing industry. As the Director of Sourcing and Procurement at Shinola, Benish leverages their expertise in supplier management, strategic sourcing, and operational excellence to drive sustainable cost savings and improve supply chain efficiency.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Director of Sourcing and Procurement at Shinola, Benish is responsible for leading the company's strategic sourcing initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement processes. Benish has been instrumental in streamlining Shinola's supply chain, resulting in significant cost savings and improved supplier performance.

Career Progression
Benish's career trajectory has been marked by progressive growth and increasing responsibilities within the manufacturing industry. Prior to their current role, Benish held various engineering and quality management positions at Shinola, including Senior Supplier Quality Manager, Production Engineering and Quality Manager, and Engineering Manager. Earlier in their career, Benish gained valuable experience as a Design Engineer at Toyota Motor Corporation and a Seat & Functional Plastics Engineer at Chrysler.

Academic Background
Benish holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where they graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic sourcing and procurement

• Supplier relationship management

• Supply chain optimization

• Quality assurance and process improvement

• Cross-functional collaboration and project management

• Data-driven decision making

Professional Impact
As the Director of Sourcing and Procurement at Shinola, Benish has implemented a comprehensive supplier evaluation program, resulting in a 15% reduction in total procurement costs. Benish has also spearheaded the development of a supplier innovation program, which has led to the successful launch of several new product lines.

Conclusion
With a proven track record of driving operational excellence and delivering measurable results, Kasey Benish is a valuable asset to the Shinola team. Their strong technical expertise, combined with their ability to foster collaborative partnerships, position them as a strategic leader in the manufacturing industry.