MICHAEL A. BARLOW JR.
Hampton
Summary
Operations and supply chain leader with 10 years of experience driving data-backed results in global environments. Kellogg MBA with a proven record of leading large teams, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and service levels.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor - Strategy & Supply Chain
McMaster-Carr Supply Co.
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Directed quote processing overhaul across cross-functional teams, projecting 25% rise in order conversions and 30% drop in cycle times through workflow automation.
- Engineered analytics dashboard scrutinizing 800K+ shipments to pinpoint inefficiencies, elevating fulfillment accuracy by 15% and slashing peak-period delays by 20%.
- Deployed revamped fulfillment strategies in distribution hubs, forecasting 50% surge in on-time deliveries while curbing high-demand stockouts by 40%.
Asset Management Intern
Bosun Asset Management
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Analyzed portfolio performance across $2B+ in assets under management, generating monthly reports that informed allocation adjustments and contributed to 8% outperformance against benchmarks.
- Built and maintained complex Excel models to track risk metrics, cash flows, and valuation scenarios, reducing manual reporting time by 25% for the investment team.
- Supported due diligence on 10+ prospective investments, synthesizing market data and financials into concise memos that accelerated senior analyst review cycles by 15%.
Summer Associate - Services & Industrials Group
Piper Sandler Investment Bank
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Modeled discounted cash flows for two $500M+ M&A deals, bolstering client negotiations with precise valuation insights.
- Crafted advanced Excel frameworks and 400+ PowerPoint slides, condensing complex datasets to expedite senior banker decisions by 20%.
Senior Operations Manager - Global Logistics
United States Army
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Oversaw 620+ resource allocations and 22 multinational simulations for 2,800-person unit, compressing planning timelines by 20% to heighten global responsiveness.
- Analyzed data across three divisions to shape policy, trimming excess inventory by ~18% and optimizing supply chain flows.
Director - Supply Chain Operations
United States Army
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Administered $29M budget and $72K procurement, negotiating deals that yielded 12% savings without interrupting operations.
- Guided 240-person team in port logistics, retooling processes to amplify throughput by 70% and enhance terminal productivity.
- Fortified tracking protocols for 56 vehicles and $46M assets, securing 99.8% accountability to avert $2M+ annual losses.
Training & Global Operations Manager
United States Army
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Directed 56 personnel, 3 vessels, and $12M assets in Japan to accelerate $100M ammunition transport 25%.
- Formulated and administered training plan for 1,400 Soldiers tasked worldwide with performing port operations, cargo handling, and operating watercraft; Rated #1 out of 9 peers.
Aide to the Quartermaster General
United States Army
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Chosen from 6,400 candidates to aid executive managing training for 110,000 global logisticians; orchestrated 250+ meetings, six international delegations, and 18 conferences.
- Streamlined daily workflows and $79K travel funds, paring administrative costs by 20% (ranked #1 of 40 peers).
Logistics Operations Manager
United States Army
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Aligned supply support for 1,600-person unit, refining delivery precision (ranked #2 of 14 peers).
- Commanded three 60-person groups executing 80 bulk shipments, accelerating distribution by 22%.
Supply Distribution Manager
United States Army
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Predicted demand and allocated fuel, ammunition, and supplies, minimizing shortages by 30% (ranked #1 of 22 peers).
- Organized deployment of 110 personnel and 65 vehicles, hastening mobilization by 25%.
Bulk Fuel & Water Operations Manager
United States Army
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Allocated 110,000 gallons across divisions and brigades while spearheading two exercises with 200 personnel and 30 vehicles, raising utilization by 18%.
- Enforced safeguards for 48 team members and $14M gear, eradicating incidents and preserving ~$500K in repair costs.
Education
MBA - Finance
Kellogg School of Management | Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
United States Military Academy At West Point
West Point, NY01.2016
Skills
- Operations Strategy & Execution
- Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization
- Data Analysis & Decision Support
- Advanced Excel & Financial Modeling
- Performance Metrics, KPIs & Dashboards
- Process Improvement (Lean / Continuous Improvement)
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Program & Project Management
- Forecasting, Demand & Capacity Planning
- Change Management & Operational Scaling
Websites
Timeline
Operations Supervisor - Strategy & Supply Chain
McMaster-Carr Supply Co.
06.2025 - 11.2025
Asset Management Intern
Bosun Asset Management
09.2024 - 01.2025
Summer Associate - Services & Industrials Group
Piper Sandler Investment Bank
06.2024 - 08.2024
Senior Operations Manager - Global Logistics
United States Army
11.2021 - 08.2023
Director - Supply Chain Operations
United States Army
11.2021 - 11.2022
Training & Global Operations Manager
United States Army
04.2021 - 11.2021
Aide to the Quartermaster General
United States Army
05.2019 - 08.2020
Logistics Operations Manager
United States Army
01.2019 - 05.2019
Supply Distribution Manager
United States Army
10.2017 - 01.2019
Bulk Fuel & Water Operations Manager
United States Army
01.2017 - 10.2017
MBA - Finance
Kellogg School of Management | Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
United States Military Academy At West Point