Sam Johnson is the VP of Logistics for Beyond Beer Brands at Anheuser Busch, focused on the growing segments of non-beer brands like spirit based seltzers, ready to drink cocktails, non-alcoholic brands, and other flavored beverages. His team is responsible for end-to-end supply chain planning from production, warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and product innovation.
Prior to taking his current position, Sam has career experience working in Supply Planning leading network and footprint design, Supply Chain Transformation evaluating warehouse automation, Last Mile warehousing and transportation, as well as brewery operations.
Sam spends time outside of AB working with local community outreach groups such as Partners Mentoring Youth, Reading Buddies, Habitat for Humanity, and Math Masters. Sam graduated from Purdue University with a BS in Industrial Engineering.
UMSL is the only public university in the region to carry dual AACSB accreditation for its business and accounting programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
