About JK

Who Am I?:

Jared Koehler is a supply chain professional with experience managing customer relationships, adapting supply chain strategies in unprecedented times, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive results. Jared is a proponent of focusing on human relationships over transacting with others. His unique advantage is his ability to learn from the differences of diverse team members while simultaneously building consensus as a servant leader.

Academic Background:

Jared studied Business Economics and Political Science (C'18) at North Park University in Chicago, IL.

As a young adult Jared mastered the French language and spent a year abroad attending two French Universities (Sciences Po Rennes and Université de Nice) completing course work in French.

He is currently an MBA Candidate (C'23) at the University of Arkansas and is a full-time Supply Chain Professional at a large CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) company.

Professional Background:

Jared began his professional career in 2018 leveraging his international exposure to manage supply chain relationships with twenty international clients in French and English. He was challenged during the toilet paper supply chain crisis of 2020 to develop best practices and strive for greater process innovation in supply chain and beyond.

Jared is energized by taking informed risks to build relationships and invigorate curiosity among his teams and stakeholders. JChallenged by a dynamic supply situation Jared leveraged an in-depth understanding of the supply chain to drive significant improvement in KPIs while building strong relationships with internal and external customers in the Walmart business. At JK we do not strive for great customer service, we expect our solutions to be best-in-class.

“It always seems impossible until it is done.”