Joe Barnes
About Joe Barnes
Joe Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of Sourcing & Supply Chain at Builders FirstSource, a position he has held since 2022 in Dallas, Texas. He has extensive experience in supply chain management and corporate finance, having worked in various leadership roles across multiple companies over the past two decades.
Work at Builders FirstSource
Joe Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of Sourcing & Supply Chain at Builders FirstSource, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Dallas, Texas, he is responsible for overseeing all sourcing, supply chain, purchasing, and fleet activities within the organization. His role involves strategic planning and execution to enhance operational efficiency and drive business development.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Before his current role, Joe Barnes held various positions in supply chain management. He served as Senior Vice President of Sourcing & Supply Chain at Builders FirstSource from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he worked at BMC - Building Materials and Construction Solutions as Senior Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain from 2016 to 2021, and as Senior Leader of Acquisition Integration from 2015 to 2017. His experience also includes a tenure at ORCO Construction Supply as Director of Supply Chain Management from 2005 to 2009.
Career in Corporate Finance
Joe Barnes has a background in corporate finance, having worked at ProBuild as Vice President of Corporate Finance-Credit/Financing from 2014 to 2015. He also served as Regional Senior Vice President of Finance for the Southeast Region at ProBuild from 2010 to 2014. His roles in finance have contributed to his expertise in operational improvements and business development.
Education and Expertise
Joe Barnes holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Western Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California State University, Chico. His educational background supports his expertise in developing innovative operating strategies and managing supply chain operations. He specializes in synergy achievement, culture change, and business turnarounds at various organizational levels.
Leadership and Management Philosophy
Joe Barnes emphasizes the importance of collaborative input from all levels of the organization to address long-standing challenges. His leadership approach focuses on strategic planning and execution, particularly in the context of operational improvements and cost management. He has led complex divestiture and reorganization initiatives aimed at enhancing business performance.