Ernie Southers

Ernie Southers, MBA, CPIM, has extensive experience in supply chain management and consulting, demonstrated through roles such as Global Supply Chain Director at Chemtool Incorporated and Implementation Manager at Datacor, Inc. Southers directed comprehensive supply chain functions, including sourcing, procurement, and logistics, while leading teams and improving operational processes. Prior roles include Production Control Manager at Unipres USA, where operational functions were optimized through innovative systems, and Director of Global Sourcing at Plews, Inc., where offshore sourcing and supplier quality programs were developed. Southers holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Marketing from Murray State University.