William Sanders
About William Sanders
William Sanders serves as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Americold Logistics, LLC, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having held various leadership roles at companies such as RM2 International, UPS, and DHL.
Work at Americold
William Sanders has served as the Senior Vice President of Operations at Americold Logistics, LLC since 2015. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and strategic initiatives within the company. He has conducted presentations to executive management at Fortune 500 companies, showcasing his expertise in supply chain management. His tenure at Americold has been marked by a commitment to improving logistics processes and aligning operational strategies with corporate goals.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, William Sanders held several key roles in the logistics and supply chain industry. He was the Chief Operating Officer at RM2 International S.A. for one year, from 2014 to 2015. His earlier experience includes significant positions at UPS Supply Chain Solutions, where he worked for 16 years, and at DHL/EXEL Supply Chain as Vice President of Customer Development. He also served as Vice President and General Manager at Ingram Micro Logistics and as VP of the High Tech Sector at Exel.
Education and Expertise
William Sanders earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from California State University-Sacramento, studying from 1982 to 1985. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in operations and supply chain management. Throughout his career, he has developed strategic alignment programs for global supply chain mapping, demonstrating his ability to analyze market trends and implement effective strategies.
Strategic Initiatives and Achievements
During his career, William Sanders has implemented various strategic initiatives that have significantly impacted the organizations he has worked for. At UPS, he analyzed global market trends to create the High-Tech strategy, leveraging multiple business units to enhance performance. At DHL/EXEL, he created a sales team that consistently achieved the highest annual sector performance. His work has positioned companies as strategic resources in the logistics sector.