Kelly Kowalczyk

Kelly Kowalczyk is an experienced professional in category sourcing and supply chain management, currently serving as Director of Category Sourcing at Brown-Forman since June 2008. With a progressive career at Brown-Forman, roles have included Senior Manager of Category Sourcing, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Supply Planning Team Leader, and Senior Supply Chain Analyst, each focusing on developing global category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing supply chain operations. Prior experience includes a role as Sourcing Manager at GE Industrial and various positions at The Home Depot, where responsibilities involved inventory management and process improvement. Kelly Kowalczyk holds a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and an MBA from the University of Louisville.