Howard Posner
Global Supply Chain & International Trade Executive | Qualified Individual & Business Lead, Walmart NVOCC | Perishables, Ocean Freight, Regulatory & Operational Governance
- Role
- VP at Wmsc Logistics Services, Llc
- Location
- Tampa, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Howard Posner
I am a global supply chain and international trade executive with decades of experience building, scaling, and governing complex logistics organizations operating across international markets. My background spans cargo ownership, trading, vessel operations, agency, forwarding, brokering, and the management of warehouses, ports, and terminals—providing an end-to-end perspective on global supply chain execution, risk, and regulatory accountability.I currently serve at Walmart as the Qualified Individual and business lead for the launch and growth of Walmart’s in-house NVOCC, WMSC Logistics Services LLC. In this role, I am responsible for establishing governance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-ready operating frameworks, while supporting the expansion of scalable, compliant ocean freight capabilities across an increasing global footprint.I am particularly well known for my expertise in perishables logistics, where execution precision, speed, and disciplined decision-making directly impact financial performance and customer trust. Throughout my career, I have helped organizations expand into new ports of entry, design resilient multimodal transport solutions, and navigate operational, commercial, and regulatory complexity while maintaining high standards of service.As a founder and senior executive, I have built leadership teams and operating models from the ground up, establishing clear governance, performance metrics, and information flows across operations, sales, customer service, and finance. My leadership philosophy emphasizes clarity, accountability, and timely, accurate information to support sound decision-making.Today, I bring a strategic, systems-level perspective informed by hands-on operational experience. I am most effective in advisory, governance, and board-level settings where independent judgment, practical insight, and deep global logistics expertise add lasting value.
Experience
VP
Apr 2022 — Present · Bentonville, AR, US
Education
University of South Florida
BA, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
1978 — 1982
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