Steven Daugherty

About Steven Daugherty

I am a Global Supply Chain Executive with a dual track record of scaling Fortune 500 operations (Samsung, AB InBev) and driving rapid value creation for Private Equity exits.My core expertise lies in architecting end-to-end digital transformations, AI-driven planning, and network optimization strategies that secure EBITDA growth. Throughout my career, I have specialized in stabilizing operations during leadership transitions and navigating high-inflation environments to protect margins.Recent Highlights:Private Equity Exit: Steered operations for Barrette Outdoor Living, culminating in a sale to CRH for a 4x multiple increase.Digital Transformation: Currently advising F500 CSCOs at Gartner on future-state operating models, AI adoption, and risk mitigation.Turnaround: Led supply chain transformation PMOs for Samsung, delivering inventory reductions and service level recoveries.I bridge the gap between \"Strategy\" and \"Execution,\" helping organizations build resilient, automated supply chains that drive enterprise value.

Experience

1. Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer Business & Technology Insights

   Gartner

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Leading the industry development and adoption of AI and automation strategies in end-to-end operations.

Education

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  Exec Ed, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2016

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial Operations Engineering

  1992 — 1996

• Columbia Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General Management

  2001 — 2003

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Exec Ed, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2012

Skills

• Management
• Inventory Management
• Operations Research
• Sales Operations
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Global Logistics
• S&Op Implementation
• Demand Management
• Warehouse Management
• Materials Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Logistics Planning
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Business Intelligence
• Six Sigma
• Business Process Improvement
• Logistics
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Chain Operations
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• M&a
• Consumer Products
• Sap
• Erp
• Retail
• Change Management
• Procurement
• Mrp
• Cpfr
• Operations Management
• Logistics Management
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Negotiation
• Manufacturing