Christopher Vera
Strategic SIOP and Supply Chain Leader with 15+ years of progressive experience driving forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and production alignment across complex aerospace operations. Expert in leveraging advanced ERP/MRP systems, data analytics, and cross-functional governance to synchronize Sales, Operations, and Finance around a unified plan. Recognized for transforming planning processes, strengthening capacity and demand visibility, and enabling high-velocity decision-making in dynamic, engineering-intensive environments. Adept at building resilient supply chains, reducing working capital, and elevating operational performance through disciplined SIOP execution. Known for a relentless commitment to continuous improvement, organizational alignment, and delivering measurable results that support revenue growth, customer commitments, and long-range business objectives.
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Work History
Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) Manager
6 Years 3 Months- Led a team of 7 production planners in executing comprehensive strategic planning initiatives.
- Analyzed project schedules for risks, pinpointing potential delays and creating proactive strategies to ensure adherence to timelines.
- Orchestrated material and capacity planning activities, aligning with product forecasts, new product introductions, and aftermarket sales to enhance fulfillment accuracy.
- Oversaw monthly executive SIOP cycle, generating data-driven recommendations that strengthened cross-functional decision-making and minimized planning volatility.
- Implemented demand-sensing and forecast-enrichment processes, incorporating customer signals, market intelligence, and engineering changes to reduce forecast error and improve responsiveness.
- Built and deployed capacity models integrating labor, machine availability, supplier constraints, and engineering change impacts, enabling proactive scenario planning and risk mitigation.
- Implemented demand-sensing and forecast-enrichment processes, integrating customer signals, market intelligence, and engineering changes to improve forecast accuracy and responsiveness.
- Championed SIOP transformation, introducing advanced planning tools, automated dashboards, and KPI frameworks to streamline planning processes.
- Directed long-range planning (LRP) for multi-year aerospace programs, ensuring alignment of material strategies, capacity investments, and supplier readiness with anticipated demand.
- Leveraged data-driven analysis, mathematical modeling, and inventory management best practices to optimize inventory levels and resource allocation, reducing excess and improving operational efficiency.
- Implemented strategic initiatives that improved product quality and customer satisfaction metrics.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager
6 Months- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing operational excellence and supply chain efficiency.
- Led the annual standard cost setting process across the CRM network, providing robust justification for proposals.
- Collaborated with project managers and department heads to forecast project demands, optimizing resource allocation.
- Managed the integration of multiple project schedules into a master schedule, providing visibility into overall project timelines.
- Conducted thorough analyses using advanced Excel functions to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring timely and cost-effective production.
- Conducted analyses using advanced Excel functions to identify and mitigate risks, ensuring timely and cost-effective production.
- Oversaw project expenses and capital investments, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
- Analyzed and reported on project performance data, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Production Planner III
4 Years 9 Months- Strategically plan parameters in the MRP system to ensure proper order generation.
- Analyzed production workflows and identified areas for improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times. Implemented system enhancements to streamline production planning processes and improve data accuracy.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence and enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Conducted root cause analysis of production issues and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Managed master production schedules, aligning them with sales forecasts and inventory targets.
- Developed dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide real-time visibility into production performance.
- Oversaw inventory valued at $80M, ensuring accurate tracking and availability of products.
- Contributed to achieving $250M in annual revenue through effective supply chain management.
- Managed 7 planners to enhance workflow and ensure alignment with production goals.
- Managed 1,800 active part numbers.
- Improved OTD from 54% to 96%
- Improved forecast accuracy by 18%.
- Reduced inventory by $3.4M.
- Improved planning cycle by 35%.
- Reduced shortages by 42%.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts - Supply Chain Management
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Lean Management Certified
APICS CPIM Course
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
Project Management Course
Shop Math and Blueprint Reading
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Skills
Accomplishments
• Managed $80M inventory.
• Supported $250M annual revenue
• Improved OTD from 54% to 96%
• Improved forecast accuracy by 18%.
• Reduced inventory by $3.4M.
• Improved planning cycle by 35%.
• Reduced shortages by 42%.
Timeline
Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) Manager
Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager
Production Planner III
PDC of GCC
PDC of GCC
PDC of GCC
PDC of GCC
PDC of GCC
Expert Rating Global Certifications
Management and Strategy Institute
American Public University
American Public University
Section name
- Executive version: Established proactive schedule risk management processes that identified production constraints early, enabling cross-functional mitigation planning and protecting customer delivery commitments.
- Led a planning organization responsible for synchronizing demand, supply, capacity, and inventory across multiple manufacturing value streams, enabling consistent customer delivery while supporting revenue and operational objectives.