James Ball

James Ball is an experienced professional with a diverse background in supply chain management, real estate, and project oversight. Currently serving as a Supply Planner at Philips since August 2022, James has implemented automation in production scheduling and introduced real-time supplier notifications for inventory management. In addition, James has worked as a Realtor at Reliance Real Estate Services since November 2016, managing property rehabilitation projects and creating financial templates for strategic planning. Previous roles at Philips included managing Covid-19 ventilator production schedules and overseeing local maintenance and repair operations with significant budgets. James also has experience in retail investment as a Sales Associate at Strategic Development Advisors, ownership of a business in water transport, and service as an Information Technology Specialist in the US Navy. Education includes a Master’s degree from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s degree from Azusa Pacific University.