John Hulton

John Hulton has a diverse work experience spanning over three decades. John began their career as a Buyer at Trusthouse Forte Hotels in 1987 and then moved on to become a Purchasing Manager/Director of Purchasing at Park Lane Hotels. In 1993, they joined Lever Brothers as a Sr. Inventory Planner, where they supervised national distribution and helped redesign their manufacturing strategy. John then worked at Sears Logistics Services as a Transportation Manager for both Sears and Orchard Supply Hardware Stores. John managed transportation activities, developed logistics strategies, and oversaw a national transportation function. In 2000, they took on the role of General Manager--Distribution Center at Orchard Supply Hardware, where they directed all distribution and transportation activities. John then joined Staples, Inc. in 2001 and held various positions, including Director of Logistics, where they managed inbound transportation operations, implemented best practices, and oversaw outbound transportation to retail stores. Most recently, they worked at TriMark USA as the VP of Corporate Transportation, where they managed transportation expenses and drove savings within a decentralized organizational structure. John has proven expertise in transportation, logistics, procurement, and supply chain management.

John Hulton completed a Master of Science in Business Logistics from Penn State University between 1991 and 1993. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from Cornell University from 1983 to 1987. Additionally, at Cornell University, John studied Hotel Administration but did not receive a degree in that field. John also worked as an Adjunct Professor in Logistics and Supply Chain at Quinsigamond Community College, although no specific start or end year is provided.