Christopher Swaney
Ft. Lupton,CO
Summary
Dynamic supply chain professional with extensive experience at Novartis Pharma, excelling in SAP material master data management and strategic forecast planning. Proven track record of achieving 100% launch readiness and enhancing supplier relationships. A Six Sigma Green Belt, adept at training teams and driving operational excellence through effective leadership and innovative solutions.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAP Super User/Material Master Data
Novartis Pharma
BROOMFIELD, USA
01.2014 - 09.2022
- Supported product launch planning and complex supply chain management with customized system setups.
- Ensured master data accuracy, adhering to governance processes with successful monthly audits.
- Created and delivered updated training to supply chain departments throughout Project Columbus until divestment completion.
- Dedicated 100% resources to Project Columbus, executing required supply chain processes and liaising with project teams for product divestment.
- Served as single point of contact for SAP Global Master Data support related to material master data.
- Delivered timely data migration requirements, ensuring seamless business process flows, testing, validation, and implementation.
- Provided cross-functional support to facilitate order processing and master data requirements during site closures.
- Conducted quarterly Super User gap analysis across all US sites to enhance local support during system updates.
External Supply Chain Planning
SANDOZ INC (Novartis Pharma)
BROOMFIELD, USA
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Contributed to SHAPE SAP project for global implementation of harmonized SAP systems across US and international sites.
- Developed comprehensive SAP training for Intercompany Imports/Exports and Subcontracting purchasing processes.
- Managed SAP system access requests for all current and new employees.
- Served as SAP Super User, supporting business objectives and delivering exceptional internal customer service.
- Provided daily assistance to site Super Users, addressing issues as needed.
- Issued support tickets for end users, facilitating rapid problem resolution and maintaining high service standards.
- Oversaw purchase orders exceeding $25 million to $50 million annually, including monthly rolling forecasts for commercial operations.
- Achieved annual launch readiness score of 100% over past eight years, demonstrating operational excellence.
Senior Motor-Mechanical Buyer/Commodity Manager
MAXTOR
LONGMONT, USA
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Held strategic commodity manager responsibilities for all hard drive stator components providing strategic, as well as tactical support to R&D and volume factories.
- Traveled internationally to Singapore, China, and Thailand to visit supplier factories, and negotiate pricing.
- Negotiated development cost for component tooling and piece parts. Achieved on average 4.8% reduction of negotiated savings per quarter.
- Initiated weekly Plan of Record meetings to discuss all mechanical component changes with program management, supply engineering, design engineers, and materials management.
- Created and maintained purchase order tracking tools to help understand supply/demand constraints for new product development purchases.
- Managed and placed purchase orders for all motor base assemblies, and subordinate components for all US Maxtor R&D locations.
- Participated in weekly commodity reviews with overseas counterparts discussing supplier component status, and strategy, ensuring supplier readiness to participate in volume production.
- Assisted in engineering design reviews to help minimize costly changes that could potentially impact program delivery dates as well as finished good cost.
- MAXTOR is a leading provider of hard disk drives and storage solutions, known for its innovative technology and quality products.
Buyer/Planner III
MAXTOR
LONGMONT, USA
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Planned and purchased HSA/HGA material, utilizing SAP MRP system and planning excel spreadsheets for hard drive programs.
- Developed supplier relationship and tools to monitor and verify appropriate builds in progress to support scheduled program demands.
- Initiated and maintained Risk Buy Authorizations totaling over $244 million along with waterfall charts to monitor unexpected liabilities.
- Designed, implemented, and executed to MRP plan for new product material requirements.
- Managed transfer of approved materials, products to be ramped for volume to Singapore manufacturing site; collaborating daily with product engineers, program managers, manufacturing, and executive management in Singapore and the U.S.
- Responded to materials issues with cross-functional teams consisting of commodity management, engineering, reliability, quality, and finance in order to deliver products on time.
- Eliminated obsolete materials by selling to future programs in the early development stage.
- MAXTOR is a leading provider of hard disk drives and storage solutions, known for its innovative technology and quality products.
Planner II
MAXTOR
LONGMONT, USA
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Updated and maintained planning BOM’s in the ManMan and SAP MRP systems.
- Worked with design/supplier engineering to communicate initial and updated drawings to suppliers for Design for Manufacture and Request for Quote purposes.
- Coordinated unique components in the BOM’s by utilizing planning sheet to meet build plan demand and highlight potential shortages to program management.
- Assisted with procurement function by placing PO’s, expediting orders, and meeting with suppliers.
- Presented material status updates to program management in weekly program reviews.
- Became an SAP MRP super user to support change from ManMan system to SAP for Y2K contingency.
- Initiated SAP tips and techniques classes to train purchasing department on new system.
- MAXTOR is a leading provider of hard disk drives and storage solutions, known for its innovative technology and quality products.
Materials Manager
CASCADE DESIGNS / SWEETWATER INC.
LONGMONT, USA
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Successful in functioning as liaison between production plant in Longmont Colorado, and corporate headquarters in Seattle Washington.
- Coordinated production schedules as well as purchasing of components within the Expandable MRP system.
- Organized large palletized shipments of finished goods inventory to corporate headquarters in Seattle.
- Supervised all production, shipping/receiving, and quality control personnel.
- Monitored and reviewed personnel performances. Analyzed all staffing requirements and balance between permanent and temporary employees.
- Successfully managed relations with all customers, independent contractors, local vendors, and support services.
- Integrated new product development issues dealing with the redesign and packaging of current Sweetwater finished goods into Cascade finished goods.
- CASCADE DESIGNS is a manufacturer of outdoor gear and equipment, known for its commitment to quality and innovation.
Materials Manager
SWEET WATER INC.
LONGMONT, USA
05.1994 - 08.1996
- Produced and maintained master production schedules to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Supervised quarterly and year-end inventory, achieving variances under 0.05%.
- Developed procedures and documentation for ISO 9000 certification compliance.
- Identified bottlenecks in production processes, reducing labor costs effectively.
- Scheduled shop orders, analyzed labor assembly times, and prepared production reports for management.
- Oversaw production, receiving inspection, and shipping personnel to ensure operational success.
- Facilitated relocation of SweetWater’s production facility without customer service interruptions.
- Contributed to designing floor plan layouts for automated machinery and inventory storage at new site.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Fort Collins, CO01.2008
Associate Degree - Accounting
Barnes Business College
Denver, CO01.1995
Skills
- Strategic forecasting
- Supplier relationship management
- Team leadership
- Six Sigma certification
- SAP material master maintenance
- SAP MRP training
- SAP superuser expertise
- Vendor management
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- SAP systems knowledge
- Expandable ERP systems
- Office software skills
- SAP master data management
- Supply chain strategy
- Data migration expertise
- Procurement strategies
- auditing skills
- Supplier negotiation techniques
- Interdepartmental collaboration skills
- global sourcing strategies
- Project management
Affiliations
- Happiness through Horses Non-Profit organization helping at risk youth
- American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
- National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM)
Certification
Six Sigma Green belt, 01/01/06
Other Courses
- Material requirement planning
- Material Management and inventory Control
- Demand Flow Technology
- JIT
Accomplishments
- Presidential award for maintaining Launch readiness inventory (Cetirizine)
Timeline
SAP Super User/Material Master Data
Novartis Pharma
01.2014 - 09.2022
External Supply Chain Planning
SANDOZ INC (Novartis Pharma)
01.2006 - 01.2014
Senior Motor-Mechanical Buyer/Commodity Manager
MAXTOR
01.2001 - 01.2006
Buyer/Planner III
MAXTOR
01.1999 - 01.2000
Planner II
MAXTOR
01.1998 - 01.1999
Materials Manager
CASCADE DESIGNS / SWEETWATER INC.
01.1996 - 01.1998
Materials Manager
SWEET WATER INC.
05.1994 - 08.1996
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Associate Degree - Accounting
Barnes Business College