William Sherrer
About William Sherrer
William Sherrer is an MBA Supply Chain Intern at SC Johnson and a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Haslam College of Business, with a background in logistics, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
Current Roles at SC Johnson and Haslam College of Business
William Sherrer is currently working at SC Johnson as an MBA Supply Chain Intern in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. In this role, he is gaining hands-on experience in supply chain management within one of the leading global consumer product companies. Additionally, he works as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. His responsibilities include assisting professors with both research and teaching activities, bolstering his academic and professional development.
Previous Experience at Total Quality Logistics
Prior to his current roles, William Sherrer worked at Total Quality Logistics (TQL), where he held two significant positions. From 2022 to 2023, he served as a Global Trade Lane Representative in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this role, he was responsible for maintaining vendor relationships with international freight forwarders, negotiating rates and contracts, and managing complex shipments across multiple modes and regions. From 2020 to 2022, he worked as a Logistics Account Executive, SGL in Birmingham, Alabama, where he further honed his logistics and supply chain management skills.
Education in Supply Chain Management
William Sherrer has a robust educational background in supply chain management. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, focusing on supply chain management. From 2015 to 2019, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Operations Management from The University of Alabama. Additionally, he has participated in intensive language programs in Mandarin Chinese at National Cheng Kung University in 2017 and Peking University in 2016.
Professional Memberships and Certifications
William Sherrer is an active member of the Institute for Supply Management, reflecting his commitment to professional development within the supply chain field. Additionally, he is eligible for the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification, a credential that would further validate his expertise and industry knowledge.
Language Skills and International Experience
William Sherrer is multilingual, speaking English, Mandarin Chinese, and German. This language proficiency is complemented by his international experience, having studied abroad in China and Taiwan through intensive language programs. His global perspective is further enhanced by his professional and educational endeavors, making him a versatile and culturally adept professional in the supply chain industry.