Ben Smith

Ben Smith has a diverse and extensive work history in supply chain management and planning. Ben began their career at Whirlpool Corporation, where they held several roles, including leading strategic initiatives and serving as a value stream manager. Ben also played a crucial role in developing a build-to-order planning strategy. After their time at Whirlpool, Ben joined Conagra Brands, where they managed demand planning for various product segments and led a team of demand planners. Ben also supported organizational transitions and introduced more efficient reporting processes. Following their tenure at Conagra, Ben joined The Kraft Heinz Company as a senior manager, overseeing supply planning and demand planning for multi-billion-dollar product platforms. Ben played a key role in driving forecast accuracy and Integrated Business Planning, as well as navigating growth due to COVID-19. Currently, Ben works as the Director of Supply Chain - Surface Solutions at Cornerstone Building Brands.

Ben Smith completed their Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Western Michigan University in the years 2004-2008. Ben later pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago from 2015-2016.