Brent Ostrowski

About Brent Ostrowski

Experienced People Leader | Strategic Sourcing | Supplier Management | Cross-Functional Team BuilderDynamic, results-oriented leader with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams in global manufacturing and packaging supplier environments. I specialize in strategic sourcing, supplier selection and development, high-stakes contract negotiations, and sustainable operations—crafting end-to-end procurement strategies that deliver efficiency, superior quality, cost optimization, and measurable growth while safeguarding and elevating brand reputation through ethical, resilient supply chains.Expert in supplier relationship management, robust quality assurance programs, and continuous process improvement, I excel at aligning sourcing and supply chain initiatives with core business objectives—including creating positive customer experiences and enhancing brand integrity through packaging. By prioritizing reliable, high-quality inputs, sustainable practices, and agile supplier partnerships, I ensure consistent product availability, minimize disruptions, and foster trust that translates into enhanced customer satisfaction and long-term brand loyalty.I thrive in fast-paced, complex environments, leading large-scale programs from vision to execution where collaboration, innovation, and strategic alignment drive not only operational excellence but also meaningful contributions to ensuing customer delight and promoting the brand with packaging.

Experience

1. Chairman of the Board

   Recycle Across America

   Mar 2019 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Recycle Across America(R);(RAA) and Recycle Across the World(R);(RAW) are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to expediting environmental progress by creating the world\'s first and only society-wide standardized labeling system for recycling bins to make it easier for people to begin to recycle right, wherever they might be. Additionally, Recycle Across America is helping people understand the importance of recycling right, with the introduction of the first celebrity-led solution-driven PSA campaign - called \"Let\'s recycle right!\"R) a.k.a.\"Let\'s\"(R).

Education

• U.S. Army NCO Academy – Ft. McCoy, WI

  Certificate – Leadership, Military and Strategic Leadership

  1995 — 1995

• United States Army CBRN School

  Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC), Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Response Course

  2020

• US Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School

  Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Stryker Reconnaissance, L6 NET Course

  2015

• US Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School

  Advanced Leaders Course (ALC), MSCoE Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA)

  2018

• US Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School

  Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) School Diploma, CBRN Specialist Course

  2014

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graduated with Distinction, Double Major, History and Classical Humanities

  1993 — 1996

• US Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear School

  CBRN Dismounted Reconnaissance Doctrine and Tactics Training, Dismounted Reconnaissance, Sets, Kits and Outfits (DR SKO)

  2019

• Warrant Officer Candidate School

  Commisioned Officer, Military and Strategic Leadership

  2020

• Rochester Institute of Technology

  Certificates in Orientation to the Graphic Arts, How To Buy Printing and Ink, Paper and Color, Technical and Education Center of the Graphic Arts and Imaging

  1999 — 1999

Skills

• Procurement
• Sustainability
• Team Leadership
• Process Management
• Color Management
• 3rd Party Relationships
• Graphic Design
• Quality Management
• Strategy
• Business Travel
• Marketing
• Pre-Press
• Continuous Improvement
• Global Sourcing
• Cost Management
• Organizational Development
• Program Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Negotiation
• Creative Direction
• Operations Management
• Brand Developement
• P&L Management
• Quality Assurance
• Budgets
• Retail Packaging
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Packaging
• Retail
• Building Relationships
• Product Development
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Leadership Development
• Retail Marketing
• Project Management
• Print Management
• Strategic Planning
• Supplier Negotiation