Dan Howard

About Dan Howard

I am a VP-Level Supply Chain and Operations Executive specializing in regulated healthcare and pharmaceutical distribution, global supplier ecosystems, and enterprise scale transformation. I build resilient, compliant, and cost-effective supply chains that support both commercial and clinical operations across complex, multi-site environments.> Executive leadership for operations supporting $57B in annual revenue and $4B+ in regulated inventory> Enterprise ERP and WMS transformation across multi-site distribution networks (SAP, Manhattan)> Cross-functional executive partnership spanning Quality, Legal, Finance, and Supply Chain> Supplier governance, audit readiness, and risk mitigation across highly regulated environmentsI am recognized for building high-performing, cross-functional teams and serving as a trusted partner in strategic planning, business continuity, and large-scale transformation initiatives. My leadership style balances operational rigor with collaborative engagement to align business strategy, compliance, and execution.

Experience

1. Vice President Operations

   Amerisourcebergen

   Jun 2022 — Present

   Lead operations supporting team of with $57B in annual revenue across a national, multi-DC network in regulated pharmaceutical distribution.

Education

• East Tennessee State University

  B.B.A, Business Administration

  1989 — 1993

• Ashland University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Ashland University

  MBA, Business Administration

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Strategy
• Forecasting
• Warehouse Management
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Logistics
• Sap
• Six Sigma
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Inventory Control
• Sap Implementation
• Supply Chain
• Business Process Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Wms Implementations
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Process Improvement