Kim Leva
About Kim Leva
Kim Leva is the Area Director of Replenishment at US Foods, where she has worked since 2023 in Los Angeles, California. She manages a team of thirteen and focuses on improving replenishment processes and performance metrics in the Mountain West Area.
Work at US Foods
Kim Leva currently holds the position of Area Director, Replenishment at US Foods, a role she has occupied since 2023. In this capacity, she manages a team of thirteen, which includes Replenishment Assistants, Leads, and Buyers. Leva oversees replenishment performance metrics and activities specifically for the Mountain West Area, focusing on Montana and Utah. She serves as the single point of contact for escalated service requests in this region. Additionally, she identifies training needs within her team and collaborates with Replenishment leadership to enhance competencies. Her previous roles at US Foods include Senior Buyer and Manager of Replenishment Operations.
Previous Experience in Accounting and Finance
Before her current role, Kim Leva worked as a Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable at Shaw Media from 2009 to 2014. This five-year tenure provided her with foundational experience in financial operations. She also held various positions at US Foods, including Buyer and Senior Buyer, where she developed her skills in procurement and supply chain management. Her early career included a role as a National Account Manager at Marriott International from 1993 to 2001, where she managed key accounts and developed client relationships.
Leadership and Team Management
In her role as Area Director, Replenishment, Kim Leva manages a diverse team, focusing on coaching and development. She emphasizes the importance of utilizing systems such as Prism, SCPO, Sous, and SODS for effective planning and buying activities. Leva's leadership approach includes building process playbooks and conducting training sessions to enhance team capabilities. Her experience in managing teams spans various roles, including her time as Manager of Replenishment Operations at US Foods, where she worked for two years.
Education and Expertise
Kim Leva has developed subject matter expertise in several process areas throughout her career. She is skilled in identifying process, analytics, and system training needs within her team. Leva's experience in building process playbooks and conducting training sessions reflects her commitment to professional development and operational efficiency. Her background in both accounting and supply chain management contributes to her comprehensive understanding of the industry.