KS Operations

KS Operations is a global supply chain consultancy headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with an operational presence in Paris, France. Founded by Kevin Smith — a supply chain executive with over a decade of experience leading strategic projects for multinational corporations across Europe — the firm is purpose-built to help businesses accelerate growth by designing, building, and running adaptive supply chain networks. The company positions itself as a faster, safer alternative to in-house hiring when rapid growth overwhelms internal operations, taking full ownership of day-to-day supply chain execution on behalf of its clients.

With more than 50 years of combined team experience and a portfolio spanning over 20 CPG brands served, KS Operations delivers end-to-end supply chain management across a broad range of industries including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, retail, eCommerce, public sector, automotive, and apparel. Its geographic reach extends from North America to Africa, Asia, and Europe, allowing it to serve both global corporations and fast-growing start-ups with equal depth of expertise.

The firm's core service offering covers the full supply chain lifecycle: procurement, demand planning, forecasting, network design, inventory control, logistics flow optimization, supplier and vendor management, and facilities re-engineering. KS Operations also designs new warehousing, distribution, and assembly centers, ensuring that physical infrastructure aligns with client business models and customer requirements. When outsourcing is the strategic choice, the company guides the transition process to ensure seamless execution and continuity.

A key differentiator is KS Operations' execution-first philosophy — 100% focused on operational delivery rather than advisory reports alone. The company identifies and resolves the most common supply chain pain points: poor visibility, weak planning, inaccurate forecasting, inventory chaos, outdated processes, lack of resilience, and undertrained teams. By transforming broken systems into streamlined, scalable, and profitable operations, clients experience lower costs, greater capacity, and stronger efficiency across their supply networks.

KS Operations serves clients across the CPG sector and beyond, offering particular value to high-growth companies whose internal operations have been outpaced by demand. The firm's integrated approach — combining strategic planning with hands-on operational management — means client teams can step back from firefighting and refocus on strategic priorities while KS Operations maintains supply chain stability and continuity.