Christopher Barry Email & Phone Number

Brea, CA, US

Orange County, California, United States

• Proven Operations Manager with expertise in team leadership, process optimization, and continuous i improvement
• Skilled in implementing LEAN principles to enhance productivity and streamline workflows
• Extensive experience in inventory management, purchasing, and forecasting to ensure optimal stock levels and vendor relations
• Strong background in quality assurance, ensuring all processes meet the highest standards
• Adept at project management and cross-functional collaboration to drive timely and successful outcomes
• Committed to team development, fostering a collaborative work environment and aligning team efforts with organizational goals

Riverside County, California, United States

• Integrated financial and operational plans with strategic objectives to improve customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital.
• Collaborated with internal teams to optimize outputs, meeting demand and supply requirements while ensuring inventory integrity for finished goods.
• Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics operations.
• Developed strong supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
• Supervised a team of 40 staff members responsible for materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service.
• Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries, and invoicing to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Riverside County, California, United States

• Collaborated with the General Manager on operational issues and promotional activities.
• Supervised a team of 50+ employees, optimizing procedures to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Monitored key performance metrics to identify areas for operational improvement.
• Implemented new methods and practices to reduce turnaround times and improve efficiency.
• Managed and resolved incidents, while handling accessorial charges to maximize profitability.
• Took over as the lead for long-haul freight shipments and logistics services.