Nick Balanowski
About Nick Balanowski
Nick Balanowski is a Supply Chain Manager with a proven track record of achieving productivity gains and securing new business through strategic inventory management. He has extensive experience in supply chain roles at Whirlpool Corporation and currently works at Berry Global, Inc.
Work at Berry
Nick Balanowski has been employed at Berry Global, Inc. as a Supply Chain Manager since 2020. In this role, he leads supply plan execution for product innovation across various sectors, including Retail, Builder, and Medical industries. His focus on enhancing supply chain processes has contributed to improved operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience at Whirlpool Corporation
Prior to joining Berry Global, Nick Balanowski held multiple positions at Whirlpool Corporation from 2002 to 2020. His roles included Supply Chain Lead and various Supply Chain Manager positions, focusing on logistics, trade partner collaboration, operations, sales and operations planning, and supply and demand planning. His extensive experience at Whirlpool provided him with a strong foundation in supply chain management.
Education and Expertise
Nick Balanowski earned a Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University, completing his studies from 1999 to 2002. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Innovation and Technology Management from Grand Valley State University, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in supply chain strategies and management.
Achievements in Supply Chain Management
Throughout his career, Nick Balanowski has achieved significant results in supply chain management. He secured $3 million in new business by implementing an improved inventory strategy and achieved a 20% year-over-year productivity gain through the use of throughput metrics and performance reviews. Additionally, he reduced slow-moving inventory dollars by 9% through enhanced collaboration among supply chain, sales, and product management functions.
Performance Improvement During COVID
During the COVID period, Nick Balanowski improved customer service performance by 3.6 points year over year, which contributed to $267 million in annual sales. His ability to adapt and enhance service levels during challenging times demonstrates his commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.