62: Going Global: Managing International Teams & Supply Chain Context with Kelly Beecher

Jan 26
2 min read

What if the key to strong supply chain leadership is equal parts discipline, empathy, and the willingness to put yourself out there?

In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Beecher to explore her journey through global trade, compliance, and leadership in supply chain. A mother of two and dedicated triathlete, Kelly shares how her personal life shapes her professional mindset—bringing resilience, discipline, and balance into how she leads teams and approaches challenges.

From traveling the world to understand global supply chains firsthand to becoming a licensed customs broker, Kelly offers a behind-the-scenes look at the complexity of retail compliance and why process discipline and documentation are critical to success.

Kelly also reflects on lessons from cold chain logistics, tariff engineering, and the importance of being involved early in product development to drive cost savings and efficiency. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the power of networking, building genuine relationships, and owning your career path. Her perspective highlights the importance of combining empathy with strength in leadership, and how intentional career management and relationship-building can open doors across the supply chain industry. strong leaders and teams.