Damean Chen
About Damean Chen
Damean Chen is a Manager of Business Planning Systems and SAP Architecture at Brown-Forman, with extensive experience in SAP and supply chain optimization. He has held various roles in consulting and management across multiple companies, including Cap Gemini Ernst & Young and DuPont, and has been actively involved in the Americas' SAP Users' Group.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Damean Chen currently serves as the Manager of Business Planning Systems and SAP Architecture at Brown-Forman. He has held this position since 2023, working on-site in Louisville, Kentucky. In this role, he focuses on enhancing business planning systems and leveraging his expertise in SAP architecture to optimize operations.
Previous Experience at Brown-Forman
Prior to his current role, Damean Chen worked at Brown-Forman as the SAP Supply Chain Process Manager from 2003 to 2011. During his eight years in this position, he was based in Louisville, Kentucky, where he contributed to the development and management of supply chain processes within the organization.
Professional Background
Damean Chen has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities across multiple organizations. He was a Principal Consultant at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young from 1998 to 2003 in the Houston, Texas area. Earlier in his career, he served as a System Analyst at NSM from 1992 to 1995 and as a Senior Consultant at Price Waterhouse Coopers from 1995 to 1998 in Asia.
Involvement with ASUG
Damean Chen has been actively involved with the Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG) in various leadership roles. He served as the Kentucky Program Chair from 2010 to 2014, the Supply Chain Planning SIG Chair from 2011 to 2016, and the User Interface/User Experience SIG Chair from 2014 to 2017. He also held the position of SAP Production Planning Chair for one year in 2001-2002.
Education and Expertise
Damean Chen studied Computer Engineering at the University of Newcastle, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree. He possesses expertise in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Supply Chain Optimization, particularly utilizing Kinaxis software to enhance supply chain efficiency.