Layne Smith
About Layne Smith
Layne Smith is a Senior Strategy Analyst at Epicor Software, specializing in operational improvements and business strategy. Smith has a diverse background in corporate development, supply chain planning, and engineering, with a strong focus on market research and financial modeling.
Current Role at Epicor Software
Layne Smith currently holds the position of Senior Strategy Analyst at Epicor Software, located in Austin, Texas. Since 2020, Layne has been involved in operational improvements and business strategy, leveraging their expertise in market research and financial modeling. In this role, they focus on delivering strategic insights and analytical support to help drive company growth and efficiency.
Previous Role at Enverus
Before joining Epicor Software, Layne Smith worked at Enverus as a Corporate Development professional specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). From 2019 to 2020, Layne contributed to various strategic initiatives, albeit for a brief period of three months, in Austin, Texas. This role strengthened their understanding of investment analysis and corporate strategy.
Educational Background
Layne Smith pursued higher education at Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of Business, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, they studied Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 2009 to 2011. They also attended the University of Mississippi, where they studied Chemical Engineering from 2005 to 2007.
Experience at Dow
Layne Smith has held multiple roles at Dow over a span of several years. From 2015 to 2016, they operated as a Supply Chain Planner in Houston, Texas. Additionally, from 2014 to 2018, Layne served as a Texas Integration Planner, also based in Houston. They further demonstrated their engineering capabilities as an Improvement Engineer/Manufacturing Representative from 2011 to 2014 and as a Production Engineer in 2011, both positions located in Freeport, Texas.
Role at Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc.
From 2007 to 2009, Layne Smith worked as an R&D Engineer at Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. based in Jackson, Mississippi. In this role, they engaged in research and development activities, contributing to product and process improvements within the company.