Drake Bailey

Director, Integrated Planning Strategy @ Ferguson | MIT | West Point

Role
Director of Integrated Planning Strategy and Operations at Ferguson
Location
Hampton Roads, VA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Drake Bailey

Senior supply chain leader with over 15 years of experience driving operational excellence and fostering organizational growth. At Ferguson, led the design and deployment of a cloud-based enterprise planning system and advanced inventory strategies to optimize the U.S. distribution network. Spearheaded efforts to integrate machine learning in supply chain planning and fostered an AI-driven culture across planning teams. Previously, directed supply chain planning initiatives at Ferguson, overseeing demand and replenishment planning, supplier collaboration, and S & OP processes. Focused on building high-performing teams and implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and collaboration. Committed to leveraging technology and leadership to drive scalable, sustainable growth in the supply chain sector.

Experience

  1. Director of Integrated Planning Strategy and Operations

    Ferguson

    Sep 2025 — Present · Newport News, VA, US

    Responsible for designing and deploying cloud based enterprise planning system, inventory strategy and network rebalancing, and building out our AI focused culture, team and processes. AI efforts focused on machine learning in supply chain planning alongside agentic AI opportunity for our US planning teams.

Education

  • United States Military Academy at West Point

    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics, Systems Engineering

    2002 — 2006

  • William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    2008 — 2010

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

    2012 — 2013

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Inventory Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Logistics
  • Change Management

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