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Michael Kennamann, CSCP, CPF, currently serves as President of the Chicagoland Chapter for the Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning and as Director of Global Sales and Operations Planning at Merz Aesthetics. With extensive experience in supply chain management, Michael has held leadership roles at Wilton Brands, Essendant, and Caterpillar Inc., achieving significant improvements in demand forecast accuracy, inventory management, and operational efficiency. Michael holds multiple advanced degrees, including an MBA and MA in Economics from Illinois State University and the University of Missouri-Saint Louis. Furthermore, expertise spans consulting for SUMPURA Analytics & Consultancy and analytical roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, reflecting a strong background in strategy development and implementation throughout various functions in supply chain operations.