Ben Barnett

Ben Barnett has a diverse work experience in procurement and logistics management. Ben started their career as an Operations Manager at Old Navy, where they were responsible for hiring, training, and marketing. Ben then worked at Taylor Precision Products as a Shipping Expeditor, managing rates and tracking shipments. Ben then transitioned to Orica, where they held various roles, including North America Procurement Manager, Logistics & Packaging Procurement Manager, and US Trucking and Distribution Manager. In these roles, they managed multi-million-dollar budgets, implemented procurement strategies, negotiated contracts, and led logistics functions. Currently, Ben is the Director of Procurement at Columbia Care, where they focus on driving compliance, setting goals for the procurement team, and implementing process improvements. Ben has achieved significant cost savings and operational efficiencies in their roles, demonstrating their expertise in supply chain management.

Ben Barnett attended Missouri Baptist University from 2006 to 2007. However, there is no information available about their degree or field of study during that time. Subsequently, they studied at New Mexico State University from 2008 to 2011, where they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Management.