Katie Ketchell
About Katie Ketchell
Katie Ketchell is the Director of Operational Excellence at Flexport, with over a decade of experience in supply chain and operational roles.
Current Position at Flexport
Katie Ketchell is currently serving as Director of Operational Excellence at Flexport. Her role focuses on enhancing operational processes and ensuring efficiency across the organization. This position marks her continued commitment to improving supply chain operations through strategic oversight and a focus on excellence.
Previous Roles at Flexport
Katie Ketchell has held multiple roles at Flexport, showcasing a consistent progression within the company. From 2021 to 2022, she was the Director of Supply Chain Operations. Prior to that, she was the Senior Manager of Supply Chain Operations for seven months. From 2019 to 2020, she served as the Senior Global Operations Manager, and from 2018 to 2019, she was the Global Operations Manager. Each of these roles was based in Los Angeles, California, reflecting her experience in managing operations at a global scale.
Experience at CaseStack
Katie Ketchell's career at CaseStack spanned from 2013 to 2017. She progressed from Supply Chain Compliance Analyst to senior leadership roles in client development. Her positions included Senior General Manager - Client Development, General Manager - Client Development, and other management roles. All roles were based in Santa Monica, CA, providing her with profound experience in client relations and compliance within the supply chain industry.
Early Career at Target
Katie Ketchell began her career at Target, with roles that laid a strong foundation in supply chain operations. She worked as a Supply Chain Executive In Training from 2012 to 2013 and had an earlier stint as a Distribution Operations Intern during the summer of 2011. These roles were based in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area and Bakersfield, California, respectively.
Educational Background
Katie Ketchell holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California (USC). During her time at USC, she also served as Vice President Membership for Tri Delta, demonstrating early leadership skills and a commitment to personal and professional development.