John Boadi
About John Boadi
John Boadi is a Logistics Supervisor with extensive experience in inventory management and regulatory compliance. He currently oversees logistics operations at Brown-Forman, managing a team and ensuring efficient shipment processes.
Work at Brown-Forman
John Boadi has served as a Logistics Supervisor at Brown-Forman since 2019. In this role, he oversees logistics operations for Woodford Reserve, managing the shipment of over 1 million cases annually. His responsibilities include managing inventory, optimizing resources, and ensuring regulatory compliance within the logistics department. He also controls labor costs and supervises operations to meet productivity targets and budget constraints. Boadi leads a team of at least three operators, providing training and addressing performance issues to maintain operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
John Boadi holds multiple degrees relevant to his field. He studied Public Administration at the University of Ghana, Legon, where he earned a Bachelor's degree from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his education at GIMPA, achieving a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from 2012 to 2013. In 2020, he completed a LEAN SIX SIGMA training program, achieving Green Belt certification within 11 months. This educational background supports his expertise in logistics and supply chain management.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position, John Boadi worked at DHL eCommerce as a Production Supervisor in 2019 for nine months in Avenel, NJ. He also held the position of Warehouse Supervisor at Holiday Image, LLC from 2018 to 2019 in Harrison, New Jersey. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in logistics and warehouse management, preparing him for his supervisory role at Brown-Forman.
Logistics Management Responsibilities
In his capacity as Logistics Supervisor, John Boadi manages payroll submissions and approves vacation and personal day requests for the logistics team. He ensures that operations meet established standards for sanitation, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. His focus on regulatory compliance and resource optimization is critical to maintaining the efficiency of logistics operations at Brown-Forman.