Brian Karasik, MBA
About Brian Karasik, MBA
Brian Karasik, MBA, is a Senior Manager in Supply Chain Planning - External Manufacturing at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, NJ, with over twenty years of experience in supply chain, production supervision, and project management.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Brian Karasik serves as the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning - External Manufacturing at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In this role, he oversees supply chain planning with a focus on external manufacturing operations.
Professional Experience at Bristol Myers Squibb
Brian Karasik has extensive experience at Bristol Myers Squibb. He previously held the roles of Supply Chain Planner, External Manufacturing from 2017 to 2020, and Associate Logistics Manager from 2014 to 2017. His responsibilities in these positions included supply chain management, logistics coordination, and external manufacturing planning.
Previous Roles in Pharma Sector
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Brian Karasik worked at Merck & Company, Inc as a Senior Specialist in Scheduling and Planning from 2007 to 2014. From 2006 to 2007, he served as a Scheduler, Clinical Packaging, and Labeling at Schering-Plough Corporation. He also held the position of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Supervisor at Schering-Plough from 2001 to 2006.
Experience in Manufacturing and Production Supervision
Brian Karasik has diverse experience in manufacturing and production supervision. He worked as a Shift Manager at Serta from 1999 to 2001, a Production Supervisor at R&B Inc. in 1999, and as a Production Supervisor at Johns Manville from 1997 to 1998. Additionally, he was an Assembly Supervisor at the Frigidaire Company from 1994 to 1997.
Educational Background and Certifications
Brian Karasik holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology from The College of New Jersey. He also holds a Six Sigma Yellow Belt and is familiar with Kaizen and 5S methodologies. Currently, he is preparing for the APICS CSCP exam.