Michael Kennamann

Michael Kennamann, CSCP, CPF, currently serves as President of the Chicagoland Chapter at the Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning since May 2024 and as Director of Global Sales and Operations Planning at Merz Aesthetics since April 2023. Kennamann has extensive experience in supply chain management, having held leadership positions at Wilton Brands, Essendant, Caterpillar Inc., and SUMPURA Analytics & Consultancy. Notable achievements include establishing a Supply Chain Planning Center of Excellence at Merz Aesthetics, significantly improving demand forecast accuracy at Wilton Brands, and enhancing inventory forecasting by over 50% at Essendant. Kennamann holds multiple degrees, including an MBA from Illinois State University and an MA in Economics from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis.