Christopher Prince
Corpus Christi
Summary
Warehouse Logistics and Operations Leader with over 20 years of expertise in logistics, inventory control, and quality-compliant warehouse operations across aviation, defense, and industrial sectors. Skilled in ERP/SAP logistics, customs coordination, and KPI management, ensuring audit readiness and shop floor excellence. Proven track record in process optimization, cost control, and global logistics coordination, supporting aviation authorities and international regulatory standards. Committed to achieving business objectives and surpassing customer expectations through strategic leadership and operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Branch Manager
Select Safety Services, LLC
Corpus Christi
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Led daily warehouse and logistics shopfloor operations ensuring KPI performance, on-time delivery, and QMS compliance.
- Directed receiving, inspection, storage, preservation, inventory handling, and outbound distribution.
- Managed ERP-driven logistics workflows supporting order fulfillment and contract accountability.
- Coordinated suppliers, carriers, and internal stakeholders for seamless operations.
- Monitored KPIs, stock discrepancies, scrap, returns, and claims; drove corrective actions.
- Led audit readiness, operational surveillance, Gemba walks, 5S, FOD prevention, and safety compliance.
- Developed SOPs and process improvements to optimize efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Operations Manager
Iron Horse Tools
Corpus Christi
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Directed end-to-end warehouse logistics including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and order management.
- Utilized ERP systems to manage stock accuracy, customer returns, and discrepancy resolution.
- Led warehouse optimization initiatives improving accuracy and throughput.
- Managed supplier coordination, procurement, and logistics service providers.
- Conducted monthly audits, stock reconciliations, and compliance inspections.
Operational Theater Lead
Lockheed Martin Fire & Missile Command
10.2015 - 08.2022
- Led global warehouse logistics across seven international sites supporting $300M+ in aviation and defense assets.
- Directed inbound, storage, inventory, outbound shipping, customs coordination, and reverse logistics.
- Served as focal point for global-to-local logistics coordination and reporting.
- Managed ERP-driven spares distribution and centralized inventory programs.
- Led internal/external audits, property accountability, and QMS compliance initiatives.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Del Mar College
TX01.2027
Certificate in Management Studies - Business Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
High-Speed Project Management - Applications & Fundamentals
Texas A&M University
Corpus ChristiSkills
- SAP and ERP systems
- WMS and TMS solutions
- Microsoft Office applications
- Shipping and inventory management
- Order and quality management
- Warehouse logistics operations
- Customs and global logistics coordination
- KPI development and tracking
- Supplier and carrier coordination
- Aviation logistics expertise
- Regulated environments compliance
- Safety and OSH practices
- Environmental compliance strategies
Certification
- PMP, 2026
- PMI-ACP
- Lean Six Sigma Black & Green Belt
- OSHA 30
- TWIC
- SafeGulf / SafeLand
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Branch Manager
Select Safety Services, LLC
07.2024 - 08.2025
Operations Manager
Iron Horse Tools
10.2022 - 10.2023
Operational Theater Lead
Lockheed Martin Fire & Missile Command
10.2015 - 08.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Del Mar College
Certificate in Management Studies - Business Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
High-Speed Project Management - Applications & Fundamentals
Texas A&M University