Kristi Braverman

Kristi Braverman is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in distribution and operations management. Currently serving as Vice President of Distribution Operations at Grainger since October 2012, Kristi oversees a vastmulti-site, multi-state distribution network comprising seven distribution centers, export operations, and all operations in Mexico. Previous roles at Grainger include Regional Vice President and Sr. Regional Director of Distribution Operations, where responsibilities involved opening new facilities and managing crucial business units. Prior to Grainger, Kristi held key positions at Amazon, including Operations Manager, where leadership encompassed workflow control, team management, and process improvement initiatives. Experience also includes operations management roles at Target, where strategic transportation and logistics were enhanced, and earlier managerial positions at SCORE Educational Center and Advantage Rent A Car. Kristi holds an MBA in Business Management from the University of West Georgia and a BA from The University of Alabama in Huntsville.