John Behr
About John Behr
John Behr is a Demand Planning professional at NI (National Instruments) in Austin, Texas, with over 40 years of experience in demand planning and inventory control.
Title at National Instruments
John Behr is currently serving as Demand Planning at NI (National Instruments) in Austin, Texas, United States. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience in demand planning and inventory control to contribute to the company's strategic operations.
Previous Experience at Freescale Semiconductor
John Behr had a long and diverse career at Freescale Semiconductor, spanning multiple roles from 1981 to 2022. He began as Manufacturing Support, transitioned to Inventory Control, then moved on to Production Control Analyst, Division Demand & Portfolio Manager, Group Demand Manager, NMG Demand Manager, and finally Global Sales Operations. His roles over the years reflect a trajectory of increasing responsibility, strategic importance, and expertise in demand planning and inventory control.
Global Sales Operations at Freescale Semiconductor
John Behr served as Global Sales Operations at Freescale Semiconductor from 2007 to 2022. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing and optimizing sales operations on a global scale, contributing significantly to the company's international business strategy and execution over 15 years.
Education and Business Management Expertise
John Behr studied at the University of Phoenix, where he earned a degree in Business Management. His academic background complemented his extensive professional experience, enabling him to apply business and management principles effectively in his various roles, particularly in demand planning and inventory control.
Career in Demand Planning and Inventory Control
With over 40 years of experience, John Behr has built a formidable career in demand planning and inventory control. He began his career in manufacturing support and progressed through roles of increasing responsibility at Freescale Semiconductor before transitioning to NI in 2022. His expertise spans managing demand at various organizational levels, optimizing inventory control processes, and overseeing production controls, demonstrating his comprehensive skill set in this domain.