Cpsm Jim Braun Scpro

Corporate Director Of Foodservice Procurement at HT Hackney

Jim Braun, CPSM, SCPro has a diverse work experience in supply chain management and procurement.

Jim served as the Corporate Director of Foodservice Procurement at The H.T. Hackney Co.

Jim also held various roles at ISM-East Tennessee, Inc (Knoxville, TN), the local affiliate of the Institute of Supply Management. Jim acted as President, Membership Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary, contributing to the growth and development of the organization.

In addition, Jim was involved in the management of Braun Investment Enterprises, a family-owned rental property company, as the Treasurer.

Furthermore, they worked as the Senior Supply Chain Manager - Treats & Waste Management at Radio Systems Corp, the largest provider of electronic pet training products in the U.S.

Jim served as the Strategic Sourcing Manager at Custom Foods of America, a manufacturer of soups, sauces, and side dishes for chain restaurants and convenience stores.

Jim was also a Board Member of the National Association of Purchasing Management, Akron Chapter, where they acted as the Webmaster and Director of Newsletter.

Prior to that, Jim held various positions at Main Street Gourmet, a manufacturer of frozen baked goods, including Purchasing Manager and Materials Manager.

Throughout their career, Jim Braun has demonstrated expertise in areas such as procurement, supply chain management, contract negotiations, supplier development, and risk management.

Jim Braun, CPSM, SCPro, has a strong educational background in supply chain management and accounting. Jim earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting from The University of Akron, completing their studies between 1999 and 2007. In 2009 and 2010, Jim attended the Institute for Supply Management, where they obtained the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification. In 2013 and 2014, Jim pursued further education in Supply Chain Management by attending the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, earning the SCPro Level 1 certification. In addition to their degrees and certifications, Jim also holds the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification from the Institute for Supply Management, obtained in March 2010, and the SCPro certification from the CSCMP, obtained in September 2014.

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  • Corporate Director Of Foodservice Procurement

    2017 - present