Shannon Powalish

Shannon Powalish is a seasoned procurement and supply chain professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as a Senior Buyer at KI since February 2022, Shannon previously held the position of Procurement/Scheduling Manager at Riverside Foods from August 2021 to February 2022. Prior experience includes serving as Supply Chain Manager at Eck Industries, Inc., where responsibilities included managing supply bases, establishing material management programs, and implementing supply chain processes in ERP systems. Additionally, Shannon held multiple positions at The Manitowoc Company from July 2005 to April 2017, progressing from Associate Buyer to Manager of Purchasing, overseeing teams and mentoring in supplier negotiations. Shannon also contributed to the successful implementation of a local SAP ERP system and has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.