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
Director of Integrated Planning Strategy and Operations
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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