Kyle Luhnow
About Kyle Luhnow
Kyle Luhnow serves as the Branch Supply Chain Manager - Foods at Shamrock Foods Company, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in supply chain roles, having previously held positions such as Demand Planner and Supply Planning Manager within the same company, as well as roles at Spectrum Brands and Nestlé.
Work at Shamrock Foods
Kyle Luhnow has been serving as the Branch Supply Chain Manager - Foods at Shamrock Foods Company since 2022. In this role, he operates in the Greater Phoenix Area and acts as the primary supply chain contact for the Boise, Idaho branch. His responsibilities include coordinating efforts between sales, warehouse, category management, and support teams. He plays a key role in communicating supply constraints and new business needs to sales and Supply Planning Analysts. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at Shamrock Foods, including Demand Planner and Supply Planning Manager - Dairy.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before joining Shamrock Foods, Kyle Luhnow worked at Spectrum Brands, Inc as a Demand Analyst for one year in the Orange County, California Area. He also spent several years at Nestlé, where he held multiple positions including Account Order Coordinator Team Leader, Inventory Control Coordinator, and Account Order Coordinator. His experience at Nestlé spanned from 2012 to 2017, during which he developed skills in demand planning and inventory management.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Luhnow earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration from the University of La Verne, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in supply chain management and operations. He also completed his high school education at Valhalla High School from 2001 to 2005.
Key Responsibilities and Metrics
In his current role, Kyle Luhnow is responsible for reporting key performance metrics to branch leadership. These metrics include service level, inventory dollars and cases, cost per case, and product dumps. He also assists in inventory management by expediting purchase orders and transferring stock from other branches to ensure customer service continuity.