Brad Young

About Brad Young

As the senior supply chain executive for Brightstar, a multi-billion-dollar global lottery business, I lead end-to-end operations across Supply Chain, Procurement, Hardware Engineering, Field Service, and Customer Service. With over 25 years of leadership experience spanning CPG, Automotive, Industrial, and Retail sectors, I bring a strategic, global perspective to operational excellence and transformation.Prior to Brightstar, I led global operations for Staples’ multi-billion-dollar Private Brands division, managing cross-functional teams across the U.S, Netherlands, and China. My expertise in negotiation, sourcing strategy, and cost optimization delivered hundreds of millions in savings and elevated supply chain performance.I am a published author on negotiation and a proven builder of high-performing, cross-cultural teams. My leadership style blends technical depth with strategic vision, enabling bold innovation and risk-taking in pursuit of enterprise goals.With deep experience in governance, compliance, ESG, and stakeholder engagement, I am actively pursuing opportunities to contribute at the board level and as a Chief Supply Chain Officer. I bring a strong voice in risk oversight, digital transformation, and global operations.Let’s connect if you\'re seeking a board-ready executive with a track record of delivering results and shaping the future of supply chain leadership.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain

   Brightstar Lottery

   Nov 2024 — Present · Providence, RI, US

Education

• Virginia Tech

  Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

  1991 — 1996

• Virginia Tech

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering

Skills

• Procurement
• Income Statement
• Team Leadership
• Product Development
• Six Sigma
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Vendor Management
• Demand Planning
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• P&L Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Manufacturing
• Consumer Products
• Process Development
• Supply Chain
• Strategic Planning
• Negotiation
• Business Strategy
• Team Building
• Management
• Product Marketing
• Sales Management
• Merchandising
• Product Management
• Global Sourcing
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Packaging
• Strategy
• Lean Manufacturing
• Inventory Management
• Vendor Relations
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Sales Operations