Supply Chain Manager

Christopher R. Tweedie, Clssbb

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Marblehead, MA 01945

207-***-**** http://www.linkedin.com/in/christweedie

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www.christweedie.com

Summary

Process-oriented Senior Lean Operations, Global Logistics, and Supply Chain

Leader with a Six Sigma Black Belt. Bottom line executive with a proven

track record of increasing operational efficiencies in distribution,

manufacturing, and operations, achieving major cost savings, and generating

company profits. Highly effective in designing and negotiating logistics

and supply chain infrastructure, networks and processes. Demonstrated

ability to lead cross-functional teams, to coordinate and manage complex

projects. Able to interface with all levels of an organization, to lead,

motivate and achieve the corporate mission. Expertise includes:

International Logistics & Lean Process/JIT Implementation

Transportation Mgt.

Global Materials & Inventory Six Sigma Strategic & Operational

Management Planning

Lean Operations and Manufacturing Budgeting, P&L, ROI

Mgt.

Customs, C-TPAT, DOT Regulatory Business Development

Compliance

Contract Negotiation, RFP, 3PL Mgt. Customer Relations

Professional Experience

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (Sensitech, Inc.- Cold Chain Visibility),

Beverly, MA 2008 - 2009

Corporate Logistics Manager / Manufacturing Manager/ Lean Engineer

Negotiated and managed all Logistical and Production functions for global

manufacturing and distribution facilities in 14 countries, maintaining

formal import / export procedures, regulatory compliance, and facilitation

of clearance of goods at worldwide destinations.

. Drove breakthrough logistical performance and delivered cost savings by

reducing domestic spend by 50% and internationally by 33% in first 2

months of accepting position. Used cost savings to create a logistics

profit center for company.

. Performed voluntary forensic Third-party logistics auditing for company

allowing for recovery of $120K in overcharges in first 30 days of taking

position.

. Designed and implemented a complete small package, reverse logistics

solution in the Middle East and Europe, reducing customer response time

from an average of 25 days down to 3 days, increasing data exchange

speeds and driving new business growth.

. Promoted after 5 months to manage operational aspects of 24 individuals

in Manufacturing, participating in new product launches, redesigning key

operations processes in response to customer demand through lean six

sigma and ACE applications yielding extensive cost savings in excess of

$100k per event.

. Directed the transformation of a Fortune 50 life sciences

production/manufacturing organization into a lean culture. Established

100% visual workplace. Led stakeholders through multiple 5S and Kaizen

events reducing customer complaints by 53%. Increased labor hour to unit

produced rate by 106%. Established 72% reduction in product escapes.

Positioned company for continued growth.

. Led direct ship project from China to Europe, Australia, and Latin

America. Eliminating the need for domestic handling and excessive

shipping and clearance costs; 3 year savings estimated at $2M.

. Appointed to ACE Leadership Corporate Council, managing multiple Lean

projects, conducting market feedback analysis, guiding department heads

and senior management in implementing continuous competitive process

improvements involving TQM and Six Sigma.

. Established Duty Drawback allowing for recovery in excess of $200K in

past import duties

Christopher R. Tweedie, Clssbb Page Two

PATRIOT TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS, INC., Bangor, ME 1998

- 2007

Founder & CEO

Founded and led a new logistics company. Managed the operational,

technical and administrative efforts of 30 office and warehouse employees

along with over 100 drivers and subcontractors involved in dry and

temperature controlled transportation, warehousing, sales, marketing,

federal regulatory compliance, fleet & asset management, truck and trailer

unit purchasing, licensing and maintenance, P&L accounting and logistics

operations.

. Created customized delivery and supply chain solutions, including

dedicated assets, for food and paper manufacturers with special

transportation needs serving the continental United States and strategic

Canadian provinces.

. Drove a 20+% annual revenue growth to exceed $8M in personal sales

annually.

. Developed and marketed a benefit package specifically for over 100 +

independent contractors through a collaborative effort with CEO and

company vendors and suppliers.

. Recruited and Managed over 125 + drivers and owner operators, across the

continental U.S., to service customer needs and support growth.

STINSON SEAFOOD LLP, Bath, ME

1997 - 1999

Distribution Manager

Managed a staff of 23 professionals working in warehousing and packaging

departments. Directed all international and domestic transportation and

warehousing for 4 production facilities on the east coast and served as a

supply chain manager for 24 warehouses nationwide.

. Negotiated all international export contracts for shipments to 22

countries.

. Collaborated with the vice president of sales to create transportation

solutions that allowed sales staff to gain more market share with unique

customers.

. Turned around a major problem that was considered a logistical and

inventory management nightmare. Consolidated 24 distribution centers

into 6 while negotiating more economical storage and transportation

rates. Used additional volume to negotiate with remaining carriers to

reduce existing transportation costs and obtained an agreement for a 2

year price freeze. This effort saved the company $500K in shipping costs

over a 12 month period.

Education

MBA, Marketing, Florida Institute of Technology, 2011

Masters Certificate in Applied Project Management, Villanova University,

2009

Masters Certificate in Six Sigma, Villanova University, 2008

Executive Certificate in Technology, Operations, and Value Chain

Management,

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006

BA, Communication, University of Maine, 1997

Appointments

Standard and Poore's Society of Industry Leaders, December 2006

United Technologies ACE Leadership Council, April 2008

United Technologies Global Logistics Council, June 2009

Additional Training / Certification

United States Power Squadron Dale Carnegie's How to Cold Call and Build

Training Course New Customers

Supply Chain Strategy & Management IT for the Non-IT Executive

Reinventing Your Business Strategy EU Competition: Dealing with competitors

Economic Trade Sanctions and OFAC Export Controls of Commercial Products

Customs: Doing Business Abroad Classifications under Schedule B

Export Operations Training Workshop Import Operations and Procedures

Master Six Sigma Black Belt Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

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