Michael Matisz

Galvanizer
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Vice President of Supply Chain at Leaf Home

Hudson, Ohio, United States

Overview

Michael Matisz is the Vice President of Supply Chain at Leaf Home, where he built and leads a 40-person team managing global sourcing, procurement, and logistics. An alumnus of The University of Akron, his leadership has supported significant revenue growth and market expansion. Colleagues describe him as strategic and inspiring.

Michael serves as the President of Open Arms Adoptions, a nonprofit focused on creating families for children in need, including those in foster care and with special needs. He actively promotes and participates in fundraising events, demonstrating a deep commitment to community and family-building through adoption.

He was a featured speaker at the CSCMP EDGE Supply Chain Conference, presenting a case study on innovation and operational excellence.

Personality Overview

Self-Assured

Socially Adept

Persuader

They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation.  They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Innovation
He discusses balancing innovation with operational excellence, was a finalist for a Supply Chain Innovation Award, and a guest on the "Manufacturing The Future" podcast.
Adoption Advocacy
Serves as President for Open Arms Adoptions, a nonprofit that provides loving homes for children in need, and actively shares posts encouraging community support for the organization.
Operational Excellence
His career focuses on scaling supply chain operations, driving cost reductions, and improving operational effectiveness to support hypergrowth at Leaf Home.

Media Appearances

Leaf Home's Michael Matisz on Building a 48-Hour Nationwide Supply Chain. Featured in Spotify

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Leaf Home's Michael Matisz on Building a 48‑Hour Nationwide Supply‑Chain Network. Featured in Manufacturing the Future Podcast

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Manufacturing the Future Episode #45 with Michael Matisz, Vice President of Supply Chain, Leaf Home. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

7-2020
Vice President of Supply Chain at Leaf Home
1-2015 - 7-2020
Director of Supply Chain at Leaf Home
3-2013 - 1-2015
Manager, Logistics Planning at Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.
11-2011 - 3-2013
Supervisor, Logistics Planning and Compliance at Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.
9-2007 - 11-2011
Senior Analyst, Logistics Planning and Compliance at Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.

Education

2011 - 2013
BS Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology from The University of Akron
2009 - 2011
AAS Manufacturing Engineering Technology with Highest Distinction from The University of Akron

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about other customers and how they have derived value from your product
  • You might need to keep the conversation on track, they tend to slide off-topic
  • Talk about some of the cool and impressive features of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions
  • Do not come across as negative or non-supportive, work with them as a partner
  • Don’t be excessively objective, focus on building a story first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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