Chris Atkins
Poway,CA
Summary
Experienced supply chain and operations professional with 18 years of expertise in demand planning, forecast analysis, sales & operations planning, and purchasing. Proven track record in manufacturing, scheduling, supply chain management, ERP systems, and implementation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Operations Manager
Blue Tees Golf
Remote, CA
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Spearheaded the development and execution of operational strategies, optimizing business processes across D2C, B2B, and international sales channels, resulting in increased efficiency and scalability.
- Designed and implemented advanced tools and processes to modernize legacy systems, driving significant improvements in order fulfillment and supply chain operations.
- Analyzed sell-through and inventory data to proactively prevent stockouts, ensuring optimal stock levels, and seamless alignment of supply with demand.
- Managed end-to-end order fulfillment across multiple sales channels, contributing to strategic growth, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Led and mentored a team of three, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve key business objectives.
Sr Business Planner
Sony Electronics
San Diego, CA
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Oversaw demand planning and forecast analysis for the Latin American TV market, covering 10 countries and multiple distribution channels, ensuring accurate and data-driven decision-making.
- Led monthly S&OP meetings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to address forecast accuracy, supply constraints, and demand fluctuations.
- Managed production flows with Sony's supplier in Mexico, ensuring efficient demand allocation and adapting to production variances to meet market needs.
Purchasing Manager
Baja Designs
San Marcos, CA
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed a team of three buyers, supporting a manufacturing operation with 20% domestic and 80% Mexico-based production, driving $48M in annual revenue.
- Reduced a $10M order backlog caused by supply constraints by onboarding three overseas vendors, achieving a 15% reduction in margin impact.
- Spearheaded the implementation of a monthly S&OP process, aligning Sales and Operations, resulting in a 20% reduction in stockouts and a 13% increase in complete order shipment efficiency.
- Reduced component stockouts by 15% year-over-year through the development and implementation of a robust forecasting and reporting system with vendors.
Sr Supply Chain Analyst
Masimo Corporation (formerly Sound United)
Vista, CA
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed a portfolio of 300+ SKUs across seven sales channels, including eCommerce, direct-to-consumer, service providers, and mass brick-and-mortar retailers.
- Led demand planning, forecast analysis, and monthly S&OP KPI reporting to drive data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Conducted sales forecast analysis, comparing constrained and unconstrained forecasts, and tracked month-over-month forecast changes to identify trends and opportunities.
- Played a key role in the ERP implementation team, transitioning from Excel-based processes to the Kinaxis RapidResponse system, enhancing data accuracy and responsiveness.
Demand Planner
Thyssenkrupp Bilstein Of America
Poway
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Oversaw all planning, scheduling, and forecasting activities for customers and products, serving as the key integration point for sales, logistics, supply chain, and Bilstein's finished goods plants.
- Led and enhanced the S&OP process, coordinating with key plants in Ohio, Germany, and Mexico to streamline operations and improve collaboration.
- Revamped inventory management in the local distribution center by transitioning from a min/max system to a Days of Supply (DoS) strategy, increasing inventory turns for high-demand products from 3 to 7 annually.
Planner/Buyer
Zodiac Pool Systems
Vista, CA
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Led the procurement of finished goods and spare parts from Asian markets, ensuring efficient supply chain operations and inventory management.
- Acted as a key liaison in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, communicating supply constraints and forecast adjustments based on insights from Sales, Marketing, and the forecasting team.
- Analyzed historical data related to procurement patterns in order to anticipate future needs.
Planner/Buyer
Acushnet Company, Titleist
Carlsbad, CA
01.2005 - 04.2016
- Held progressive roles in supply chain management, encompassing scheduling, supply analysis, and procurement planning for Titleist Golf Gear.
- Promoted to Planner/Buyer, where I led supply chain planning and custom manufacturing scheduling, driving efficiency and operational improvements.
- Played a key role in revising safety stock policies, reducing inventory levels by 15%, and increasing inventory turns on a quarterly basis.
- Contributed as a core team member in the successful global implementation of the Infor M3 ERP system, overseeing testing, analysis, and configuration for supply chain planning and execution.
- Proactively analyzed inventory positions and developed optimal procurement strategies, responding to market trends and changes to ensure business continuity and growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Design
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2002
Skills
Technical Skills:
- ERP Systems: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Infor
- BI Tools: Tableau, Microsoft BI, Oracle BI, IBM Cognos
- Advance in Microsoft Excel functions & formulas
- Forecasting Software:
Strategic Skills:
- Supply chain management
- Supplier negotiation
- Demand planning
- Global sourcing
- Sales and operations planning
- Forecasting accuracy
Certification
- APICS, CSCP Certification Course
Timeline
Sr Operations Manager
Blue Tees Golf
01.2024 - 10.2024
Sr Business Planner
Sony Electronics
02.2023 - 12.2023
Purchasing Manager
Baja Designs
05.2021 - 10.2022
Sr Supply Chain Analyst
Masimo Corporation (formerly Sound United)
10.2018 - 05.2021
Demand Planner
Thyssenkrupp Bilstein Of America
04.2017 - 05.2018
Planner/Buyer
Zodiac Pool Systems
04.2016 - 01.2017
Planner/Buyer
Acushnet Company, Titleist
01.2005 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Design
University of Central Florida
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