Will Balian

Will Balian has over 30 years of experience in various roles in inventory management, supply chain operations, and purchasing. Will has worked for companies such as Hibbett Sports, Pamida, U.S. Air Filtration, Inc, 1st Choice Windows, Petco, Homebase, Dryco Building Supplies, and Slegg Construction Materials. Will'smost recent role was as the Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations at Hibbett Sports, where they were responsible for leading and mentoring teams in merchandise operations, supply chain operations, traffic, and more. Prior to that, they held roles such as Director of Merchandise Operations and Allocation and Replenishment Manager at Hibbett Sports, where they focused on inventory management, analysis, and systems improvement. Overall, Will Balian has a strong background in inventory management and supply chain operations across multiple industries.

Will Balian studied Operations Management at the British Columbia Institute of Technology from 1996 to 1998, earning a Diploma in the field. Will also pursued further education in Operations Management and Supervision at the same institution. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained training in "Leveraging Virtual and Hybrid Teams for Improved Effectiveness" and "Become a Better Coach for Your Team" from LinkedIn in 2022, and "Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion" in 2021.