Dave Kipe

Roles available for:
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Fractional
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Consulting
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Contract
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Interim
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Northport, New York, United States
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Country experience:
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United States of America
Northern America
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Languages:
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English (US)
English (US)Level: Native
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English (US)

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Expertise
Supply chain, operations, strategy, GTM, commercial leadership, process design, S&OP, pricing, forecasting, AI implementation, organizational scaling, EOS/operating systems, transformation Logistics, procurement, inventory management, network design & optimization -
Employees overseen
2,000 employees
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Budget overseen
$ 750,000,000
Roles available for:
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Fractional
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Consulting
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Contract
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Interim
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Northport, New York, United States
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Country experience:
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United States of America
Northern America
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Languages:
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English (US)
English (US)Level: Native
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English (US)
Why hire me in a fractional role
Experience
Fractional role
Strengths in this role: Strategic operator with strong communication, sharp critical thinking, and a bias for action. Skilled at coaching teams, aligning stakeholders, solving complex problems quickly, and driving clarity in fast-moving environments. Known for execution, adaptability, and elevating performance across people, processes, and operations.
Industry Group: Manufacturing
Industry: Mining & Metals
Years of experience: 5 years
Industry Group: Consumer Goods
Industry: Consumer Goods
Years of experience: 10 years
Industry Group: Transportation
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
Years of experience: 20 years
Company name: Flexe
Company size: 300 employees
Role in this company: At Flexe, I served as Chief Operating Officer, leading all commercial, product, and operational execution. I oversaw sales, account management, solutions engineering, marketing, and revenue operations, while partnering closely with the CEO to scale the business, refine the operating model, and drive enterprise-level customer outcomes. My work centered on tightening execution, improving contribution margin, maturing the go-to-market engine, and aligning product strategy with market needs.
Company name: Majestic Steel USA
Company size: 500 employees
Role in this company: At Majestic Steel, I served as Chief Operating Officer, leading nationwide operations, supply chain, procurement, logistics, and commercial execution across a multi-site steel processing and distribution network. I helped drive the company through a period of hyper-growth—expanding revenue, integrating acquisitions, modernizing systems, and strengthening operational discipline. My role centered on scaling the network, optimizing inventory and pricing, improving margin performance, and rev growth
Company name: Global Industrial
Company size: 2,000 employees
Role in this company: At Global Industrial, I served as Chief Operating Officer/SVP of Operations, leading distribution, fulfillment, supply chain, customer service, and large-scale operational transformation initiatives. I drove major improvements in network performance, launched new WMS/CRM capabilities, implemented LEAN across multiple facilities, and elevated service levels while reducing cost to serve. My work focused on modernizing the operating backbone, strengthening execution, and enabling profitable growth.
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Board membership
Company: Sunnyside Community Services
Position: Board Member
From: 10/15/2015
To: 10/15/2017
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Degrees & accreditations
Bachelors in Business Management - Clarion University of PA
Masters Certificate - Michigan State University
ALD Program Completion - Harvard
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Success story
I was brought into a fast-growing logistics technology company that was struggling with margin erosion, inconsistent execution, and a scattered go-to-market motion. I rebuilt the operating system, aligning product, sales, and operations—while implementing a data-driven margin engine that improved pricing discipline and customer profitability. Within months, we stabilized the business, accelerated enterprise wins, and created a scalable operating model that positioned the company for future scale