Moto & Powersports

Snow

Streetwear

Bike

Golf

Fashion

Fishing

Lifestyle

Outdoor

Skate

Surf

Health & Fitness

Running

Paddleboarding

Road bike.

Other

<h3><strong style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">Jim&nbsp;Addison&nbsp;is&nbsp;a&nbsp;global&nbsp;operations&nbsp;and&nbsp;supply&nbsp;chain&nbsp;executive&nbsp;</strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">known&nbsp;for&nbsp;elevating&nbsp;performance&nbsp;across&nbsp;rapidly&nbsp;scaling,&nbsp;multinational&nbsp;organizations.&nbsp;Over&nbsp;a&nbsp;20+&nbsp;year&nbsp;career,&nbsp;he&nbsp;has&nbsp;led&nbsp;large,&nbsp;globally&nbsp;distributed&nbsp;teams&nbsp;and&nbsp;orchestrated&nbsp;transformative&nbsp;initiatives&nbsp;-&nbsp;from&nbsp;post-M&amp;A&nbsp;integrations&nbsp;to&nbsp;greenfield&nbsp;facility&nbsp;launches&nbsp;-&nbsp;consistently&nbsp;strengthening&nbsp;operational&nbsp;discipline,&nbsp;customer&nbsp;experience,&nbsp;and&nbsp;financial&nbsp;performance.&nbsp;Jim’s&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;spans&nbsp;complex&nbsp;networks&nbsp;in&nbsp;consumer&nbsp;products,&nbsp;apparel/footwear,&nbsp;sporting&nbsp;goods,&nbsp;and&nbsp;powersports,&nbsp;where&nbsp;he&nbsp;has&nbsp;redesigned&nbsp;distribution&nbsp;strategies,&nbsp;optimized&nbsp;logistics&nbsp;flows,&nbsp;implemented&nbsp;enterprise&nbsp;systems,&nbsp;and&nbsp;built&nbsp;resilient&nbsp;end-to-end&nbsp;supply&nbsp;chain&nbsp;frameworks.&nbsp;He&nbsp;is&nbsp;frequently&nbsp;brought&nbsp;into&nbsp;environments&nbsp;navigating&nbsp;change,&nbsp;whether&nbsp;due&nbsp;to&nbsp;growth,&nbsp;restructuring,&nbsp;or&nbsp;integration,&nbsp;and&nbsp;is&nbsp;known&nbsp;for&nbsp;restoring&nbsp;stability,&nbsp;unlocking&nbsp;capacity,&nbsp;and&nbsp;driving&nbsp;measurable&nbsp;improvements&nbsp;in&nbsp;throughput,&nbsp;accuracy,&nbsp;and&nbsp;cost&nbsp;efficiency.&nbsp;</span></h3><h3></h3><h3><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">🔹Leadership&nbsp;Philosophy&nbsp;Jim&nbsp;leads&nbsp;with&nbsp;clarity,&nbsp;accountability,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;deep&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;developing&nbsp;high-performing&nbsp;teams.&nbsp;He&nbsp;believes&nbsp;that&nbsp;operational&nbsp;excellence&nbsp;is&nbsp;ultimately&nbsp;people-powered&nbsp;and&nbsp;pairs&nbsp;rigorous&nbsp;process&nbsp;management&nbsp;with&nbsp;transparent&nbsp;communication,&nbsp;coaching,&nbsp;and&nbsp;empowerment.&nbsp;His&nbsp;approach&nbsp;blends&nbsp;strategic&nbsp;perspective&nbsp;with&nbsp;hands-on&nbsp;execution,&nbsp;enabling&nbsp;organizations&nbsp;to&nbsp;align&nbsp;around&nbsp;meaningful&nbsp;KPIs&nbsp;and&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;consistently&nbsp;elevated&nbsp;service.&nbsp;</span></h3><h3></h3><h3><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">🔹Strategic&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Operational&nbsp;Focus&nbsp;He&nbsp;excels&nbsp;at&nbsp;simplifying&nbsp;complexity,&nbsp;resolving&nbsp;cross-functional&nbsp;disconnects,&nbsp;and&nbsp;creating&nbsp;scalable&nbsp;operating&nbsp;models&nbsp;that&nbsp;support&nbsp;growth&nbsp;and&nbsp;innovation.&nbsp;Jim’s&nbsp;work&nbsp;often&nbsp;centers&nbsp;on&nbsp;improving&nbsp;OTIF&nbsp;performance,&nbsp;strengthening&nbsp;S&amp;OP/SIOP&nbsp;alignment,&nbsp;reducing&nbsp;cost-to-serve,&nbsp;and&nbsp;building&nbsp;digitally&nbsp;enabled&nbsp;networks&nbsp;that&nbsp;leverage&nbsp;systems&nbsp;such&nbsp;as&nbsp;SAP&nbsp;R/3,&nbsp;S/4HANA,&nbsp;SAP&nbsp;EWM,&nbsp;TM,&nbsp;and&nbsp;HighJump.&nbsp;</span></h3><h3></h3><h3><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);">🔹Core&nbsp;Capabilities&nbsp;Global&nbsp;Logistics&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Distribution&nbsp;|&nbsp;Supply&nbsp;Chain&nbsp;Strategy&nbsp;|&nbsp;Post-M&amp;A&nbsp;Integration&nbsp;|&nbsp;Network&nbsp;Optimization&nbsp;|&nbsp;Inventory&nbsp;Management&nbsp;|&nbsp;Lean/Continuous&nbsp;Improvement&nbsp;|&nbsp;Team&nbsp;Leadership&nbsp;|&nbsp;Change&nbsp;Management&nbsp;|&nbsp;ERP/WMS&nbsp;Deployment&nbsp;Connect&nbsp;with&nbsp;Jim&nbsp;at&nbsp;jim.addison@gmail.com</span></h3>

Global leadership role responsible for the design, governance, and performance of BRP’s global distribution and execution model for Parts, Accessories, and Apparel. Accountable for service levels, cost performance, operating standards, and analytics across a multi-site, multi-region network supporting dealer and direct channels. Led cross-functional alignment between operations, planning, IT, and commercial teams to improve execution consistency, visibility, and scalability.


Head of Distribution and Logistics

Led distribution operations during a period of organizational transition and acquisition, stabilizing service levels, aligning operating standards, and supporting multi-brand execution across a complex footprint.


Vice President of Distribution

Senior global operations and distribution executive overseeing multi-region distribution, transportation, and execution standards across nine facilities supporting wholesale, DTC, and retail channels. Partnered with executive leadership on network strategy, operating cadence, KPI governance, and post-acquisition integration to improve service, cost, and execution consistency at scale.


Vice President of Global Operations

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Jim Addison

University of California

University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business