Brian Owen
Hampstead,NC
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by working for globally known organizations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Logistics Management Specialist
Port City Logistics
05.2023 - Current
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
Marketing & Supply Chain Specialist
South Atlantic, LLC
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Coordinated marketing campaigns
- Created and provided marketing material to meet business needs
- Worked closely with senior management to implement strategic communication plans and marketing initiatives
- Collaborated creatively to develop brand content, enhancing corporate identity and engaging target customer markets
Director of Sales and Marketing
Hinson & Hale Medical Technologies, Inc.
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
- Managed sales promotions and marketing strategies on major social media sites.
Client Relationship Manager
Plasticard Locktech International
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints and issues to improve satisfaction.
- Fostered customer trust by addressing concerns and needs using targeted problem-solving.
- Assessed client needs and developed plans to adequately address current and future objectives.
- Recommended new products to clients and maintained solutions-oriented problem-solving for long-term client relationships.
Senior Strategic Account Manager
Wong's International Holdings, Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Built credibility and trust to influence client's buying decisions.
- Partnered with internal resources to present additional value and expertise to clients.
- Generated pipeline to close revenue and attain quota.
- Engaged functional areas across prospect or client organizations to uncover future business opportunities.
New Product Introduction Manager
Schneider Electric
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Identified opportunities for new products and improvements to existing products to increase sales.
- Conducted market research to understand customer needs and identify potential opportunities.
- Created and executed strategies to drive development and success of products.
- Maintained internal product knowledge database.
New Product Development Manager
Lenovo
02.2009 - 12.2011
- Identified opportunities for new products and improvements to existing products to increase sales.
- Conducted market research to understand customer needs and identify potential opportunities.
- Created and executed strategies to drive development and success of products.
- Maintained internal product knowledge database.
Strategic Global Marketing Manager
Spectrum Plastics Group, Inc.
12.1993 - 11.2008
- Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
Elon University
Elon, NC05.1993
Skills
Product Marketing
Project Management
Supply Chain
Marketing
New Product Introduction
Sales Operations Management
Procurement
Logistics
Operations Management
Logistics
Operations Management
Logistics
Operations Management
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Lean Six Sigma - Greenbelt
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Senior Logistics Management Specialist
Port City Logistics
05.2023 - Current
Marketing & Supply Chain Specialist
South Atlantic, LLC
09.2021 - 04.2023
Director of Sales and Marketing
Hinson & Hale Medical Technologies, Inc.
01.2019 - 08.2021
Client Relationship Manager
Plasticard Locktech International
01.2016 - 12.2018
Senior Strategic Account Manager
Wong's International Holdings, Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2016
New Product Introduction Manager
Schneider Electric
01.2012 - 12.2013
New Product Development Manager
Lenovo
02.2009 - 12.2011
Strategic Global Marketing Manager
Spectrum Plastics Group, Inc.
12.1993 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Marketing
Elon University
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