Karen McCalman

Karen McCalman is an experienced professional with a strong background in demand planning and supply chain management. Currently serving as Planning Lead at Smith&Smith® since April 2021, Karen has previously held roles as Demand Planner for Century Yuasa Batteries, Demand Planner at Langdon Ingredients, and M1 Systems Project Leader at The O'Brien Group. With earlier positions including Marketing Manager and Demand Manager at Stevenson and Sales & Operations Planner at Fletcher Wood Panels, Karen has developed expertise in market strategy, demand management processes, and operational planning. Educational qualifications include a BA BCom in Japanese and Marketing from The University of Auckland, along with an international study experience at Hiroshima University.