Ken Plunk
About
Ken Plunk is from College Grove, Tennessee, United States. Ken is currently Board of Director, Member of Audit and Finance Committees at WD-40 Company (Nasdaq: WDFC). Ken also works as Board of Director, Member of Finance, Audit and Risk Committee; Nominating & Governance Committee at Milo's Tea Company, Inc., a job Ken has held since Jan 2023. Another title Ken currently holds is Retired Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at J&J Snack Foods Corp (Nasdaq: JJSF).
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Ken Plunk's current jobs
Executive consulting services focused on CFO solutions, performance enhancement, finance transformation, FP&A and operational finance effectiveness, strategic/financial planning and talent development/mentoring/coaching
Financially responsible for Walmart's International segment which included a portfolio of 27 countries and 12 markets. Led FP&A and Operational finance teams working alongside the International Executive team and country CEOs/CFOs to drive strategic/annual planning, performance management, incentive plan structures, investor relations and operational execution in areas like supply chain, global sourcing, eCommerce and technology
Promoted to lead all financial responsibilities for China's growing retail business as part of a one-year restructuring and transformation plan to accelerate performance in China. As a member of the China executive team, responsible for transforming the business model integrating a changing portfolio strategy with an accelerating Omni-channel market. Led a finance team of 500+ associates with responsibilities for tax, treasury, shared services, commercial finance, eCommerce, supply chain, controllership, investor relations and internal audit
Appointed by the Walmart International CFO to lead the FP&A and real estate finance organization for Walmart's international portfolio of 27 countries. Responsible for leading long-term and annual financial planning, and real estate financial strategy for the portfolio comprised of emerging markets like China, India and Brazil, as well as, more mature markets like the United Kingdom, Canada and Mexico. Also, led the annual incentive plan structure reviews with the Board and quarterly investor relations work for the International segment
Hired into a newly created position to enhance financial and strategy support for the Sam's Club merchandise and logistics organizations. Successfully built a high caliber finance organization that developed "CFO-like" partnerships with senior leadership and drove significant improvements in financial operations and decision-making. Within two years, promoted to also lead the Membership, Marketing and eCommerce finance teams
Responsible for developing the US division and corporate audit strategy, building executive and officer-level customer relationships, supporting Audit Committee management and communication, and managing US division audit and resource plans. Managed a team of approximately 90 associates and led a significant organizational restructure to enhance audit services and talent development
Managed financial operations and strategy for $30+B Hardlines business for Home Depot including annual/strategic planning, forecasting, performance management, operations decision support and analytical due diligence