Sales Supply Chain

Chris Jones

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City: Hudson

State: WI

Zip: 54016

Country: USA

Phone: 612-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $90,000

Willing to Relocate

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Job History / Details:

Christopher D. Jones

Exceeding Expectations

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT P&L OPERATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN

Versatile, innovative and results-driven business leader with BSBA and 15 years of experience increasing revenues and profitability for a Fortune 100 company

Astute analyst and strategic thinker with exceptional fiscal acumen. Trusted executive advisor; savvy contract negotiator and polished relationship builder. Distinguished for ability to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities. Superb organizational manager; lead multidisciplinary teams; plan and allocate resources, and orchestrate complex demands to control costs and maximize efficiency.

SKILLS, ABILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS MATRIX VALUE OFFERED

Core Competencies / Strengths at a Glance:

Analysis Forecasting Strategic Planning Budgets Economics ROI Risk Control Marketing Promotion Sales Distribution Logistics Operations Management Project Management Partnerships Customer Service Reporting Training Regulatory Compliance

CAREER SNAPSHOTS

Formulated strategic plans, brokered contracts, and managed supply chain functions with a record for surpassing target performance metrics in every year with CHS.

Designed shared spreadsheets for distribution which bettered understanding of the propane business and slashed hours from processing month-end financials.

Proven facility for working with IT engineers; created custom applications that included a forecasting and supply program for JD Edwards software.

CAREER TRACK & PERFORMANCE DRIVING FORCES

SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS MANAGER MARKETING & SALES Since 1995

CHS, INCORPORATED Inver Grove Heights, MN

Purpose and Scope: Delivered business-critical expertise, insight and leadership to customers and other stakeholders for a provider of energy, agricultural and business solutions. Monitored propane positions, made analyses, and worked with traders to determine buy / sell decisions. Partnered with the Director of Sales; developed demand forecasts and budgets for internal / external sales staff. Managed pipeline scheduling and accounting and operational reporting. Spearheaded special projects and drove continuous improvement.

Organizational Impact Contributions:

Enabled clients to grow businesses and sales representatives to surpass volume and margin goals; brokered storage lease deals that maximized returns (ROI) for the region in every year since 2006.

Negotiated gas plant positions in the Southern and Eastern United States; determined high-demand periods, and made propane available at all terminals at the highest profit margin.

Crafted shared spreadsheets for distribution at month-end which bettered understanding of the business and slashed hours from time required to complete monthly financials.

Developed valuable industry partnerships; designed a forecasting and supply program, and coordinated smooth implementation of Allegro and JD Edwards software upgrades.

Managed the sales staff of over ten sales representative and helped them exceed sales volumes for over six years.

Managed a sales group that routinely exceeded sales goals for Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, Chicago and Mid-Continent and overshot profit targets between 1999 and 2006.

Managed Evergreen and Spot Exchanges, as well as contract purchases; optimized pipeline schedules for gas and distillate products.

Led department JD Edwards software conversion project; worked with consultants and programmers and developed a new forecasting tool.

Designed and fueled Cenex Convenience Card promotions; coordinated communications and advice to internal cooperative customers; trained new field representatives on credit card programs.

IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER 1992 - 1995

GROW BIZ INTERNATIONAL Minneapolis, MN

Managed system conversions and provided user support for a national franchiser operating Play it Again Sports, Once Upon a Child, Computer Renaissance and Music-Go-Round retail chains.

MARKETING ASSISTANT 1991 - 1992

NORTHWEST AIRLINES Eagan, MN

Made significant contribution to development of the FASTRAK program between Minneapolis and Chicago; made revenue and liability analyses and management reports.

LEARNING CREDENTIALS

BACHELOR SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & ECONOMICS 1991

Mankato State University Mankato, MN

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