Bill Ourand
About Bill Ourand
Bill Ourand serves as a Senior Program Manager at Amazon Logistics, bringing extensive expertise in inventory control and customer service within logistics and distribution. He has held various leadership roles in prominent companies, including Bealls, Inc. and Winn Dixie Stores, and is recognized for his skills in fleet management and automated warehousing.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Currently, Bill Ourand serves as a Senior Program Manager for AMZL ACES at Amazon Logistics, a position he has held since 2020 in Bradenton, Florida. His previous roles at Amazon include Station Operations Manager at DSR1 in Palmetto, Florida from 2018 to 2019, and Dean of the AMZL Operations Academy from 2019 to 2020. His responsibilities have included overseeing operations, managing teams, and implementing programs that enhance efficiency within the logistics framework.
Background in Logistics and Distribution
Bill Ourand has significant expertise in inventory control and customer service within the logistics and distribution sectors. His career includes various leadership roles that emphasize fleet management and maintenance in high-volume service-oriented environments. He has worked at Winn Dixie Stores as General Manager for both the Montgomery and Orlando Distribution Centers from 2005 to 2011, where he managed operations and logistics.
Education and Expertise
Bill Ourand earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, studying from 1978 to 1982. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Auburn University at Montgomery, completing his studies from 2005 to 2007. His educational background supports his extensive experience in automated warehousing, distribution planning, budgeting, and financial analysis.
Previous Experience at Bealls, Inc.
Before his tenure at Amazon Logistics, Bill Ourand worked at Bealls, Inc. as the DVP of Engineering and Maintenance from 2012 to 2014, and later as DVP of Beall's Outlet Distribution from 2014 to 2016. In these roles, he focused on operational efficiency and maintenance management, contributing to the overall performance of the organization.
Achievements in Team Leadership
Bill Ourand is recognized for his excellent oral and written communication skills, which have played a significant role in his effective team leadership and management. He is known as an innovative change agent who has successfully fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organizations he has worked for.