Mark Johnson
About Mark Johnson
Mark Johnson serves as the Manager of Inventory Deployment Planning at Lennox International, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in supply chain management, having previously held positions at JCPenney and Lennox International, and he holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University.
Work at Lennox
Mark Johnson has been employed at Lennox International since 2012, holding various positions over the years. He currently serves as the Manager of Inventory Deployment Planning, a role he has occupied since 2017. In this capacity, he manages a team of five deployment planners who are responsible for deploying inventory from 15 regional distribution centers to over 200 downstream locations. Prior to his current role, he was the Manager of Supply Planning for Parts and Installation Supplies from 2014 to 2017 and served as a Supply Planner from 2012 to 2014.
Previous Experience at JCPenney
Before joining Lennox International, Mark Johnson worked at JCPenney as a Senior Demand Supply Planner from 2007 to 2012. During his five years in this role, he focused on demand planning and supply chain management, contributing to the overall efficiency of the company's operations.
Education and Expertise
Mark Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Industrial Distribution from Texas A&M University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in supply chain management and inventory planning, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles within the industry.
Achievements in Inventory Management
Throughout his career, Mark Johnson has implemented several processes that have led to significant cost reductions and improved operational efficiency. Notably, he reduced Stock Transfer Orders by 20% year over year, resulting in a $700K reduction in freight costs. He also rolled out the Sales Force Request Process to support change management and collaborated with multiple departments to implement the Hold For Pickup Process.