Mike Young
About Mike Young
Mike Young is an Associate Manager in Demand Planning at SC Johnson, with over 15 years of experience in supply chain management and logistics.
Current Position at SC Johnson
Mike Young serves as the Associate Manager, Demand Planning at SC Johnson in Chicago, Illinois. He has been with the company in his current role since transitioning within SC Johnson. His responsibilities include overseeing demand planning processes, ensuring alignment with company goals, and optimizing supply chain operations to meet market demands.
Previous Roles at SC Johnson
Before his current role, Mike Young held several positions at SC Johnson. From 2016 to 2021, he was the Customer Supply Chain Manager in Racine, Wisconsin. Prior to that, he worked as the Associate Manager, Customer Supply Chain & Inventory – NA Walmart Team from 2014 to 2016 in Lowell, Arkansas. He also served as the Lead, Customer Supply Chain & Inventory – NA Walmart Team from 2012 to 2014, based in Lowell, Arkansas. These roles enabled him to gain extensive experience in managing supply chain and inventory for a major retail client.
Career at Walmart
Mike Young began his career at Walmart, where he held several positions over the years. He started as a Load Logistics Manager from 2004 to 2005. This was followed by a seven-year tenure as a Replenishment Manager from 2005 to 2012, and a brief role as a Merchandise Planner from 2011 to 2012 in Bentonville, Arkansas. His experience at Walmart provided him with robust skills in logistics, replenishment, and merchandise planning.
Education at Haslam College of Business
Mike Young earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Logistics and Transportation from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee. He studied there from 1999 to 2003, gaining foundational knowledge in business operations, logistics, and supply chain management.
Supply Chain and Logistics Expertise
With over 15 years of experience, Mike Young is well-versed in supply chain management and logistics. His career spans critical roles in both Walmart and SC Johnson, where he has managed supply chain operations for significant retail accounts, including Walmart. His expertise includes customer supply chain, inventory management, and demand planning, and he has worked in various locations such as Bentonville, Lowell, Racine, and Chicago.