Project Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
CHRIS L. OLMSTEAD
******@*****.*** 916-***-**** 9786 Silvergate Lane Elk Grove, CA 95624
INNOVATIVE SENIOR OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
I MPROVING P ROFITABILITY A ND C USTOMER L OYALTY T HROUGH V ISION A ND E XECUTION
More than 25 years of experience transforming operations to improve profitability and customer service levels within fast changing,
competitive environments for global corporations. Highly skilled in process improvement as demonstrated by a Green Belt certification
and a track record of leading innovative projects which have resulted in significant cost savings, increased productivity and increased
customer retention.
Leverages strong analytical, collaborative, and decisive leadership and uses a customer-centric approach to managing projects
simultaneously with competing priorities. A team leader who can coach and develop cross-functional professionals by fostering
innovation and a results-oriented environment while creating accountability. Proficient in MS Project and other project management
tools.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
STRATEGIC PLANNING PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONAL MODELING LEAN/SIX SIGMA AND DMAIC CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT BUDGETS AND REPORTING TEAM BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP
P ROF ES S IO NA L E XP ER IE N C E
CARDINAL HEALTH – Elk Grove, CA 2007 to Present
Fortune 21 company and the leading provider of products, services and technologies supporting the health care industry.
REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR (2010 TO 4/2013)
Promoted to establish the vision, strategy and action plans that properly manage $860 million in daily inventory for the West Region’s six
distribution centers, maximizing profitability while maintaining optimum service levels to customers. A business partner and subject
matter expert who applies Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and principles when leading best practice initiatives and developing operating
models in the West and other regions. Subject matter expert who also provides consultation to customers on how to improve their supply
chain function, which promotes customer loyalty and drives new business for Cardinal Health. Directly coaches and develops a team of
business analysts, developing KPI’s and measuring their performance to goals.
Saved more than $3 million per year in “no move” inventory by developing and implementing a process and web tool that
identifies old inventory and moves it out before the company has to pay capital.
Achieved “Gold” rating for inventory management practices in the West Region as a result of effectively leading the staff
in the Lean/Six Sigma roadmap.
Ranked #1 across all regions in all key metrics, such as On time Receiving, Raw Service Levels and DIOH, as a result of
creating and implementing process improvement initiatives.
Mentors and coaches inventory managers, directors and operation managers across the regions to develop cost reduction
and customer satisfaction initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and best practices in operational management.
Selected to participate on special projects and associations, including the Market Disruption Initiative and the Council of
Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), because of subject matter expertise.
REGIONAL INVENTORY MANAGER (2007 TO 2010)
Developed the vision to provide premier service level and balance the level of inventory within the six distribution centers. Applied
project management and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and principles as the lead on local and national projects, such as the
implementation of processes to improve inventory research dollars and lower the exposure of inventory loss. Promoted a team
atmosphere and employee engagement with the creation of a web-based communication tool to socialize the inventory team’s successes.
Created a Senior Analyst role to focus on the four wall inventory activities and PI functions. Interacted with customers regularly,
collaborating with the sales team to enhance the customer relationship by being responsive to needs.
Reinvented this role which was the platform for the newly formed Regional Supply Chain Director; wrote the job
description, scope and key deliverables prior to being promoted in to the Director role.
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Reduced the suspense account 67% from FY09 to FY11.
Instrumental in developing five Certified Kaizen Leader and one Green Belt Certified professional in the West Region by
providing training and mentoring.
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES – Roseville, CA 1997 to 2007
Premier measurement and technology company in chemical analysis, life sciences, diagnostics, electronics and communications.
PROJECT MANAGER/BUSINESS IT CONSULTANT (2005 TO 2007)
Selected as the Project Lead for the Business Technology Team to complete the upgrade of an Oracle ERP Planning solution, a project
that had previously stalled. Collaborated with business and technology teams to identify technical solutions and resolve complex
business issues with an eye to controlling costs and increasing usability and scalability. Created the plan to separate and support both
Agilent and its subsidiary in China to meet requirements during a corporate transition. Communicates directly with clients, gathering
requirements; providing project status updates; and testing and conducting quality assurance. .
Achieved significant cost savings for Agilent by delivering this project on time, on budget and in accordance with client
requirements.
PROJECT MANAGER (2000 TO 2005)
Functional Planning Lead accountable for driving the worldwide design, development and deployment of the Oracle ERP Planning
solution for Support Parts Organization which included converting 200 legacy systems in to one. Applied project management
methodologies and principles in planning, scheduling, budgeting and measuring progress toward achieving project milestones. Coached
the global core team in successfully implementing the Oracle 11i solution and implement the Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
BUSINESS PLANNER (1997 TO 2000)
PACKARD BELL/NEC ELECTRONICS – Sacramento, CA 1995 to 1997
Largest computer manufacturer in the United States.
MANAGER PRODUCTION PLANNING & INVENTORY CONTROL
HOSMER DORRENCE CORPORATION – Campbell, CA 1987 to 1995
Manufacturer of custom and innovative prosthetic and orthotic products.
SENIOR PRODUCTION PLANNER
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts
West Valley College
Project Management, Power Speaking, TQC, Seven Habits of Highly Successful People,
Working with the French, Influencing for Results
Hewlett Packard University
Master Scheduling, MRP, Production Control, and Capacity Planning
American Production and Inventory Control Society (Apics)
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt
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