Christopher Griffis Email & Phone Number

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Design and manage all styles of corrugated from concept to production. Oversee quoting, negotiations, sourcing, item creation and inventory management of STOCK/JIT items totaling over $350k for all product lines. Manage cost reductions by utilizing effective negotiating and sourcing skills and maintaining accurate AVL. Interface closely with vendors, sales team and customers on scheduling, delivery, and planning of NPI and JIT. Maintained department weekly metrics for: MSR, Out of Stock, Inventory Cost Review and others as needed. Work closely with vendors to ensure sufficient on hand product levels, eliminate shortages and establish priorities on upcoming and current products. Facilitate and insure conformance to internal procedures

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Planned, quoted, negotiated and executed PO’s for a variety of packaging materials. Obtained requirements and negotiated pricing for approved materials. Managed cost reductions and maintain accurate AVL. Monitored and reduced inventory levels by reallocation of materials where possible. Verified details and accuracy prior to procurement and stocking. Interfaced cross-functionally for inventory, quote and order discrepancies. Worked closely with internal and external customers to maintain on hand, eliminate shortages, schedules, deliveries, and establishment of priorities and planning with NPI, upcoming and current material orders. Expedited product orders and issue resolution in communication with vendors, sales teams and warehouse personnel.