Brian Traylor
About Brian Traylor
Brian Traylor serves as the Ingredient Sales Director at Benson Hill, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in operations and project management within the food and nutrition sectors.
Current Role at Benson Hill
Brian Traylor serves as the Ingredient Sales Director at Benson Hill, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he focuses on driving sales and expanding the company's market presence in the ingredient sector. His responsibilities include managing client relationships and developing strategies to enhance product offerings.
Previous Experience at DuPont
Brian Traylor worked at DuPont Soy Polymers from 1991 to 2001 as Operations Engineering Manager and Senior Process Engineer. During his tenure, he gained significant experience in engineering operations. He later joined DuPont Nutrition & Health as Project Manager for Specialty Proteins from 2011 to 2016, where he managed projects related to protein products.
Career at Solae, LLC
From 2001 to 2011, Brian Traylor held the position of Director of Global Logistics at Solae, LLC. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing logistics operations on a global scale. His leadership contributed to enhancing the efficiency of logistics processes and improving overall business performance.
Education and Expertise
Brian Traylor earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisville, where he studied from 1987 to 1992. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in the ingredient sales and engineering sectors, enabling him to apply technical knowledge to business challenges.
Achievements in Cost Management
Throughout his career, Brian Traylor has achieved significant cost savings through Lean Six Sigma initiatives, notably realizing $4.3 million in cost avoidance and $0.4 million in cost reduction in logistics and warehouse management. His focus on process improvement has contributed to enhanced operational efficiency.