Howard Hatch
About Howard Hatch
Howard Hatch is the Supply Chain Team Lead for US eCommerce and Value Channels at SC Johnson in Chicago, Illinois.
Current Role at SC Johnson
Howard Hatch is currently serving as the Supply Chain Team Lead for US eCommerce / Value Channels at SC Johnson in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he oversees the supply chain operations for these channels, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of products. His responsibilities include leading a team and implementing strategies to optimize eCommerce processes and value channel operations across the United States.
Previous Experience at SC Johnson
Prior to his current position, Howard Hatch held various roles at SC Johnson, demonstrating his extensive expertise in supply chain management. From 2020 to 2021, he was the Supply Chain Team Lead for the US eCommerce Channel in Chicago. Before that, he served as the Customer Supply Chain Manager for eCommerce Channel Operations from 2018 to 2020, and from 2016 to 2020, he was the Customer Supply Chain Manager at the Global Center of Excellence in Racine, Wisconsin. Additionally, Hatch managed the supply chain for the U.S. Small Format segment from 2013 to 2016.
Military Background
Howard Hatch has a substantial military background, having served in various capacities within the United States Marine Corps. His experience includes roles such as Operations Manager and Training and Development Program Manager at Marine Air Control Group 48, and Future Plans Officer for the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Afghanistan. Hatch also took on roles as Senior Manager and Commanding Officer at the USMC Officer Candidates School and Operations Manager at Marine Air Control Squadron 2. His service spans multiple locations including Okinawa, Japan, and Al Udeid, Qatar.
Educational Background
Howard Hatch holds a Master's degree in Military Studies from Marine Corps University and a Master's degree from Marine Corps Command and Staff College, where he studied Senior Military Leadership. He completed these degrees between 2007 and 2008. He also attended the Expeditionary Warfare School and achieved an Advanced Officer Leadership School Diploma. Hatch earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Risk Management and Insurance from the Wisconsin School of Business, studying from 1994 to 1996. Additionally, he achieved a Certificate in Customer Supply Chain from Global Product Supply University - SC Johnson in 2016.
Key Achievements at SC Johnson
Howard Hatch achieved significant milestones during his tenure at SC Johnson. He implemented a data analytics system that improved supply chain efficiency by 15% and led a cross-functional team to streamline eCommerce operations, reducing delivery times by 10%. Hatch also developed a comprehensive training program for new hires in the supply chain department and played a key role in launching SC Johnson's new value channel strategy in the US market. In recognition of his outstanding performance in supply chain management, he received the SC Johnson Excellence Award in 2022.