Derek Thompson

Derek Thompson is a seasoned professional in logistics and supply chain management with extensive experience across various roles. Currently, Derek serves as a Commodity Manager at Engineered Transportation International since February 2022. Prior to this, Derek worked as a Metals Buyer Analyst at Volkswagen of America, where responsibilities included managing the supplier base and bids for crash-related metal fabrications and stamped parts. Previous roles include Procurement Category Manager at U.S. Xpress, Logistics Engineer and Procurement Specialist at WACKER, and Warehouse Logistics Manager at U.S. LUMBER. Derek's career began in the United States Marine Corps as an Air Traffic Controller. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, a Bachelor of Science in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Athens State University, and an Associate's degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from Wallace State Community College.