Supply Chain Leader (227504) MBA, BS Eng, Green Belt / CSCP, CPIM, CPM, CPSM / Manufacturing / Will relo all US
Supply Chain Executive with 20+ years of supporting manufacturing operations. Kris has an MBA, a Bachelors in Engineering and a Six Sigma Green Belt. He has a host of professional APICS and ISM certifications including CPIM, CIRM,, CSCP, CPM, CPSM, and CMA. He has a record of success in analytical modeling, and supply chain optimization. He utilizes Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning and Capacity Planning to ensure no gaps in the process! He recently created planning tools (Forecast, MPS, MRP), that facilitated scaling which enabled 450% growth of the company! He also watches out for the bottom line by taking actions that improve profitability which is evident by his impressive track record of accomplishments.
This “Game Changer” is highly recommended and that is no wonder given his track record of success!. He is actively looking for a new Supply Chain Leadership role where he can apply his skills to make an immediate impact! He is willing to relocate nationwide for the right opportunity. Don’t delay as this caibre of talent will not be available for long! His impressive experience includes:
• Servant Leader in Supply Chain Planning, Demand and Supply, Capacity and Inventory with
• Results-driven problem solver with a track record of exceeding performance goals.
• Mentored, built, and led Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning & Capacity Planning teams, systems, and processes,
o Delivering forecast accuracy >86% while exceeding inventory and CSL targets.
• Led cross-functional team, implementing SKU rationalization process, and improving profitability 6%.
• Saved $40M Walmart account, representing 65% of the business, being awarded the prestigious Supplier of the Quarter from Walmart by re-aligning supply to meet launch.
• Developed an accurate forecasting system with metrics, saving over $100K in excess purchases.
• Negotiated reductions in material costs and transportation by $2.5M with new KPIs and bidding process.
• Built customer inventory model, using strong analytical and Excel skills that captured $2M in Cash savings.
• Strong project and process management skills developed through a varied range of worldwide engagements.
• Collaborative problem solver with solid analytical skills based on a deep understanding of both theoretical and practical business principles combined with the ability to develop and operationalize strategic plans as well as work effectively at a tactical level.
• Developed planning tools (Forecast, MPS, MRP) that scaled and enabled the 450% growth of company.
• Designed a highly effective forecasting methodology in a new market.
• Developed and supported several statistically-based Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) programs at different companies reducing inventory by $44M.
• Wrote and promoted Models for Total Acquisition Cost optimization.
• ERP Systems
• MRP Systems
• Inventory Management / Planning
• Reducing WIP Inventory
• Establishes Best Practices for Materials Management
• Implements Continuous Improvement
• Production Planning
• Purchasing
• Analytical Modeling
• Excel Power User
• Forecasting
• Demand Planning
• S&OP
• Mining Data
• Leading the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Mentoring / Developing Direct Reports
• Solving Internal / External Problems
• Production Planning
• SAP, Kinaxis and OneMM
• Simulation Modeling
• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• Inventory Planning
• Capacity Planning
• Creating planning tools (Forecast, MPS, MRP)
• improving profitability
• Managed Inventory, Purchasing and Supply Chain
• SKU Rationalization Process
• Negotiating Reductions in Material Costs and Transportation
• Maximizing Cash Flow
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS
• MBA – Finance, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
• B.S. – Industrial Engineering, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
• IBF Advanced Certified Professional Forecaster (ACPF)
• APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
• APICS Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM)
• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• ISM Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) – Lifetime
• ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• IMA Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• CSSGB – Certified Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt – Credential ID 2665348
• Lean Management Certification – Credential ID 2665350
• APICS Salt Lake Chapter President and APICS Instructor