Alison Flinn
About Alison Flinn
Alison Flinn serves as the Chief of Staff at Amherst Holdings, specializing in supply chain solutions that improve customer and employee experiences. She has a robust background in logistics and distribution, with previous roles at KPMG and Deloitte Consulting.
Current Role at Amherst Holdings
Alison Flinn serves as the Chief of Staff at Amherst Holdings, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on designing and delivering supply chain solutions that enhance customer and employee experiences. Her work is based in Austin, Texas, where she applies her expertise to improve operational efficiencies within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Alison Flinn holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, which she completed from 2012 to 2014. She also earned a Master in Professional Accounting from the Texas McCombs School of Business in 2007. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from The University of Texas at Austin, graduating in 2006. Her academic background supports her specialization in implementing tech-enabled solutions in logistics and distribution.
Professional Background
Prior to her current role, Alison Flinn worked at Deloitte Consulting as a Senior Manager from 2014 to 2021, where she gained extensive experience in supply chain management. She also held the position of Senior Consultant at KPMG US from 2007 to 2012. Her career began with a brief tenure as a Summer Associate at Deloitte Consulting in 2013. Throughout her career, she has worked across various sectors, including retail, omni-channel distribution, last-mile parcel delivery, and commercial airlines.
Supply Chain Experience
Alison Flinn has extensive experience in supply chain management, covering areas such as planning and forecasting, sourcing and procurement, warehouse design, transportation planning, and customer claims. Her focus on tech-enabled solutions has allowed her to enhance operational processes and improve overall supply chain efficiency.