James Halaris
About James Halaris
James Halaris serves as the Supply Chain Director for ANZPI/Türkiye/IMENA at Brown-Forman, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having worked in various roles at Brown-Forman and John Deere over the past two decades.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
James Halaris serves as the Supply Chain Director for ANZPI/Türkiye/IMENA at Brown-Forman. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's supply chain strategies and operations in Louisville, Kentucky. His role involves overseeing supply chain processes and ensuring efficient operations across multiple regions.
Previous Experience at Brown-Forman
Halaris has extensive experience at Brown-Forman, where he worked in various capacities. He served as the Lead SKU Analyst from 2010 to 2013, the Manager of Global Supply Chain Network Operations from 2014 to 2021, and the Supply Chain and Operations Manager for ANZPI from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at the company spans over a decade, during which he developed expertise in supply chain management.
Experience at John Deere
Before joining Brown-Forman, Halaris worked at John Deere in several roles. He was a Business Analyst from 2003 to 2004 and later served as a Cost Management Specialist for four months in 2008. He also held positions as an Analyst in Finance, Foreign Exchange from 2006 to 2008, a Supervisor in Supply Management from 2004 to 2006, and a Dealer Parts Management Analyst from 2000 to 2003. His experience at John Deere contributed to his foundational knowledge in supply chain and finance.
Education and Expertise
James Halaris holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Integrated Supply Management from Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. He also earned a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business between 2005 and 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in supply chain management and finance.