Christopher Rispoli Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

Greater San Diego Area

Greater San Diego Area

Supply Chain Manager. In charge of all facets of the Supply Chain. Oversee all Purchasing activities for both daily materials and large job required materials. Oversee all warehouse activities, these include warehouse design, bar-code implementation, cycle counting, receiving and issuing of all required job materials, also responsible for all Customer Service supported activities in the warehouse from picking and packing to shipping. Oversee all areas of logistics for Worldwide distribution and delivery of required customer materials

Scottsdale, Az

 Manage 3PL and all facets of Logistics Work with multiple Manufactures overseas using ERP/MRP to create continuous flow of Finished Goods and minimize shortages Interface with internal and external customers to oversee a “real time” interactive inventory system of over 1200 skus while maintaining a 99% on-time KPI (Key Performance Indicator) Helped to assist in transforming an average performing site to a world-class facility by implementing lean tools and a comprehensive five-year business plan; involved in all Cost Center purchasing Implemented consolidation program for Import Shipping containers and improved container utilization by 24%, creating an average savings of 600,000 a year Created an Excel program to manage and actively update HTS codes and classifications for all imported goods, to ensure the accuracy of duty paid against imports Set up new Bill of Materials (BOM) process to better identify items being produced maintain a history of revisions to BOM changes, and more clearly manage the purchasing of new items from suppliers. Worked with suppliers to identify future production orders to improve supplier purchasing requirements and implement purchasing process to group items together for production, leading to a 3% overall cost reduction. Started program to create Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for better visibility and oversight of process related to logistics and purchasing

Tolleson, Az

 Managed 3 direct reports and up to 70 additional personnel during peak seasons Worked with manufacturing using ERP/MRP to create continuous flow of Finished Goods and minimize shortages Increased on-time shipping performance to 99.97% by training the leadership team to identify potential defects and reduce risk of failure through Lean tools; served as SAP user for distribution Initiated a cost savings challenge using a continuous improvement card and quick recognition; ensure performance by implementing work standards, worksheets, an accountability system, and a Kaizen Process for suggestions Improved the Morale Score 40% using open communication town hall meetings focused on business trends, KPI’s, site improvements, and feedback on concerns; developed an action plan to resolve these issues and update staff. Rolled out Lean, 5S+1, and Six Sigma through “train the trainer” and implemented Lean Tools and Behaviors. Eliminated the potential for high-value cargo theft by implementing strategic security measures. Drove 25% cost reductions in first year through Kaizen and waste elimination projects to combine tasks and eliminate redundant processes and effectively negotiating new shipping processes with Mexico, and other DC’s Reduced workforce by 18% in collaboration with manufacturing to optimize product flow into the center Recognized by President of Bose for 1 year cost improvements, shipping performance and no lost-time safety injuries Reduced annual equipment repair cost by 16% by implementing new TPM program for entire DC fleet