Brent Pawlak
About Brent Pawlak
Brent Pawlak serves as the Head of Sourcing at THOR Industries, Inc., bringing extensive experience in supply chain management and automotive products. He has held various leadership roles in prominent companies, including Eaton and The Timken Company, and holds an MBA from Michigan State University.
Current Role at THOR Industries
Brent Pawlak serves as the Head of Sourcing at THOR Industries, Inc., a position he has held since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Elkhart, Indiana. In this role, he manages sourcing strategies and supply chain operations, leveraging his extensive experience in the automotive sector.
Previous Experience at Eaton
Prior to his current role, Brent Pawlak held several positions at Eaton. He served as the Global Business Unit Director for Automotive Differentials from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he was the Global Product Director for Torque Control Products from 2017 to 2019 and briefly held the position of Head of Purchasing for the Vehicle Group North America in 2017.
Background in Engineering and Business Management
Brent Pawlak has a solid educational background in engineering and business management. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University from 1999 to 2003. He later obtained an MBA in Integrated Management from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2007.
Experience at The Timken Company
Before joining Eaton, Brent Pawlak worked at The Timken Company as a Principal Sales Engineer from 2003 to 2007. In this role, he focused on sales strategies and customer engagement, contributing to the company's operational success in the engineering sector.
Expertise in Supply Chain Management
Brent Pawlak has expertise in managing supply chains with revenues exceeding $100 million. His background includes both business general management and global account management, which supports his capabilities in overseeing complex sourcing operations in the automotive industry.