Gary Marion

Director of manufacturing

Los Angeles, California

Education

University of South Alabama

Expertise

Supply chain

Logistics

Introduction

  • Seasoned supply chain professional
  • Oversaw supply chain operations at Pfizer, Amgen, the U.S. Army, Cleveland Golf, Stila Cosmetics, and other companies
  • Served as director of supply chain operations at Dynaroll
  • Director of manufacturing at Providien

Experience

Gary Marion is a former writer for The Balance Small Business who specialized in supply chains.  With his political science degree from the University of South Alabama and training he received in the U.S. Army, he developed a knack for logistics. Gary's work history includes positions as strategic sourcing category manager at biotech company Amgen and as director of supply chain management at medical device company Dynaroll.

Education

Marion received his bachelor's in political science from the University of South Alabama. He also completed the U.S. Army Quartermaster/Logistics Officer Basic Course.

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