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Christopher O'Dowd

Spring,TX

Summary

Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, logistics, and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 10+ years of experience in supply chain leadership roles

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Director, Technical Services

Nouryon Specialty Chemicals
08.2024 - Current
  • Established strategic partnerships with key industry players, fostering collaboration and mutual benefits.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to multicultural teams, promoting a positive work environment and employee engagement.
  • Enhanced global operations by streamlining communication channels and implementing efficient collaboration tools.
  • Revamped organizational structures across multiple departments by identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions designed to streamline workflow processes.
  • Launched training programs for employees worldwide, enhancing skillsets and career development opportunities within the company.

Director of Supply Chain

Southern Enterprise
10.2021 - 08.2024
  • Restructured Purchasing to improve service level from 72% in stock to consistently mid 90% within 1 year
  • Reduced inventory through SKU categorization and better use of analytics from $39M to $24M
  • Implemented MRP to streamline purchasing department
  • Evaluated forecasting tools and updated forecasting process
  • Negotiated with suppliers for 8% year over year cost reduction
  • Establish factory scorecard and cadence to review with each key factory
  • Defined KPIs signaling success for partners across quality, performance and cost-efficiency dimensions and drove improvements in target metrics.
  • Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
  • Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.

Sourcing Manager

Baker Hughes
01.2018 - 10.2021
  • Negotiated YoY cost reductions of greater than 10% for $10M in spend
  • Established stocking arrangements that shaved months off lead times
  • Work with key suppliers to increase service levels to field and push suppliers to hit KPIs
  • Cleaned up AP processes for N.A.
  • Collaborated with strategic partners to develop and manage key performance indicators and quality assurance processes.
  • Analyzed spend data to identify and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance, and value analysis opportunities.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
  • Managed and developed relationships with suppliers to attain maximum cost efficiency and leverage buying power.

Distribution Center and Purchasing Manager

Forum Energy Technologies
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Oversaw operations for D.C. with >$100M inventory
  • Redesign warehouse utilization to allow for sublet as well as to streamline warehouse functions
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
  • Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
  • Developed risk management strategies to mitigate potential disruptions in supply chain.
  • Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting techniques and just-in-time purchasing strategies.

Category Manager / Purchasing Specialist

Emerson, Rosemount Analytical
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Achieved cost reduction of 7-10% YoY in each role.
  • Managed purchasing departments spanning multiple factories
  • Implemented company wide standard reporting processes for tracking supplier goals
  • Doubled inventory turns through revamping demand planning processes
  • Assisted in conducting audits of key suppliers and monitored supplier performance.
  • Ran multiple Kaizen events to increase production line efficiency

Lead Material Specialist

Halliburton Energy Services
02.2005 - 01.2009
  • Responsible for Inventory Control of guar and proppant for South Tx Region
  • Created and implemented tool to schedule/track proppant delivery to sites
  • Reduced demurrage time by 50% through supplier negotiations
  • Reduction of site down time by average of 25% per job
  • Reduced transportation costs through negotiations
  • Managed team of logistics and material specialists
  • Played integral part in purchasing and establishing company owned storage sites

Education

Graduate Certificate - Supply Chain Management

University of Houston Downtown
2018

Certificate in Supply Chain Management -

University of Houston, College of Technology
2010

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Texas A & M University
2003

Skills

  • Supply chain optimization & management
  • Global procurement
  • Strategic planning
  • Organizational development

Timeline

Global Director, Technical Services

Nouryon Specialty Chemicals
08.2024 - Current

Director of Supply Chain

Southern Enterprise
10.2021 - 08.2024

Sourcing Manager

Baker Hughes
01.2018 - 10.2021

Distribution Center and Purchasing Manager

Forum Energy Technologies
01.2014 - 01.2018

Category Manager / Purchasing Specialist

Emerson, Rosemount Analytical
01.2009 - 01.2014

Lead Material Specialist

Halliburton Energy Services
02.2005 - 01.2009

Certificate in Supply Chain Management -

University of Houston, College of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Texas A & M University

Graduate Certificate - Supply Chain Management

University of Houston Downtown

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