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Christopher Tidwell

Christopher Tidwell

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

A highly motivated and multi-talented senior leader with a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills, I excel at embracing new challenges and rapidly mastering new skills. I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering mission-critical results with high quality and speed. My expertise spans diverse capacities, including strategic planning, enabling revenue generation, and solving customer needs of varying magnitude. As a proactive and disciplined leader, I drive corporate success through a customer-centric focus, robust analytics, operational excellence, fostering positive team dynamics, and strategically aligning the organization to achieve profitability and operational improvements.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Global Supply Chain & Distribution

Royal Philips
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to address product challenges and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction through expert problem resolution and knowledgeable service.
  • Optimized international logistics operations, enhancing global supply chain efficiency
  • Enhanced service delivery through strategic problem solving, innovative solutioning, and achievement of key objectives.
  • Strategically assessed and resolved varied customer needs, elevating overall service effectiveness.
  • Enhanced customer experiences across diverse markets and platforms.
  • Utilized advanced technical expertise to identify complex issues and deploy effective solutions.
  • Facilitated extensive research and data analysis to strengthen strategic planning and essential decision-making.

Head of Logistics & Distribution, Americas Region

Royal Philips
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Optimized supply chain processes for enhanced service and cost efficiency in regional logistics operations.
  • Cultivated strong supplier relationships, securing favorable partnership terms to improve quality and service.
  • Managed key stakeholder relations to ensure operational effectiveness.
  • Executed cost reduction strategies by streamlining processes across the supply chain.

Director of Upstream Supply Chain

Royal Philips
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2019 - 01.2021
  • Developed logistics and purchasing strategies to enhance upstream supply chain performance.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely material delivery across value stream.
  • Oversaw inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels, and minimizing waste.
  • Implemented productivity program structure with initiatives to exceed annual operating plan targets.

Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations

Royal Philips
Cleveland, OH
05.2017 - 03.2019
  • Directed cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals efficiently.
  • Managed supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials.
  • Coordinated supply chain transfer across site for seamless transition of operations.

S&OP/Supply Chain Manager

Invacare
Cleveland, OH
11.2010 - 05.2017

Education

BBA - Operations & Supply Chain Management

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
12-2010

Skills

Core Competencies

  • Stakeholder Management
  • Operational Strategy
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Partnership Development
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Compliance and Regulations

Interpersonal & Adaptive Skills

  • Cultural Awareness
  • Collaboration
  • Self-Directed
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Timeline

Head of Global Supply Chain & Distribution

Royal Philips
03.2023 - Current

Head of Logistics & Distribution, Americas Region

Royal Philips
01.2021 - 03.2023

Director of Upstream Supply Chain

Royal Philips
03.2019 - 01.2021

Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations

Royal Philips
05.2017 - 03.2019

S&OP/Supply Chain Manager

Invacare
11.2010 - 05.2017

BBA - Operations & Supply Chain Management

Cleveland State University