Brent Koslo

OPTIMIZING PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFITABILITY THROUGH INNOVATION. As a transformational Finance and Operations Executive, I specialize in leveraging new market opportunities that optimize operational and financial performance, taking business to the next level of success. Over the course of my career I’ve spearheaded major manufacturing, supply chain and organizational development initiatives globally from both a financial and operational standpoint across the US, Europe, Asia and South America. Management, peers and my teams will tell you that I’m a well-rounded business leader who provides a global, strategic and holistic perspective in analyzing all facets of the organization, identifying growth opportunities and developing business plans that consistently deliver stellar financial results. I’ve also been very effective in enhancing operational efficiency and improving productivity across the supply chain through implementation of lean manufacturing processes and technology optimization. Some notable achievements include starting up new facilities in the US, South America, China and Vietnam that deliver $3.1B annually. Establishing Wholly Owned Foreign Enterprises in Vietnam and China. I also turned around and led the domestic casegoods business from breakeven to 8% pre-tax profit within 12 months. I’m known as an executive with the knowledge, skills and abilities to quickly take the organization’s financial and operational reins and transform the enterprise into an industry leader Competitive Assets: P&L Management | Supply Chain Management | Revenue & Profit Generation |Business Growth & Transformation |Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing | Process Improvement | Strategic Business Planning | Vertical Integration | Logistics Management | International Operations Management | Leadership Development | Sales & Marketing Management l Robotics/Automation l Financial Analysis | Final Mile - White Glove Delivery | Regional Distribution Centers | Small Parcel Delivery | Domestic Transportation | International Transportation | Durable Goods Manufacturing | Network Optimization