Christopher Chamberland
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SUMMARY:
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and is committed to building strong team dynamics. Highly effective communication skills, problem analysis and problem-solving abilities. Exemplary customer service experience. Detail orientated and dependable with a strong work ethic. Capable of balancing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
EDUCATION:
CCRI - Lincoln, RI
Associates degree: Computer Programming and Information Systems
APICS – Providence Chapter
Completed 3 of 6 courses for Supply Chain Mngmt. Working towards my CPIM Cert.
EXPERIENCE:
Electric Boat June 2018-Preset
Senior Program Rep (Vendor OFFLOAD) 1/2022 – Present Quonset RI
Developed process to allow the sheet metal shop to offload work to private vendors to alleviate overburdened machines
Developed and created large order PO’s for offloading work to vendors
Tracked and maintained completion dates on all vendor orders for the sheetmetal shop
Lead an 8-person team designed to create a process map for offload for future use in the company
Trained planners on procedures followed to offload to an outside vendor
Ran offload meetings with planning team, methods, engineering, and Detail planning
Tracked all cable needs for electrical dept. Worked with buyers to get expedited material from vendors
Worked with sheet metal shop on all bought materials needed to accomplish all orders within the department
Communicate with buyers daily to ensure materials are ordered and VPD are upheld.
Communicate with vendors on any issues departments have with materials provided by them.
Groton CT
Senior detail Planner 1/2021- 1/2022
Process change requests from design and engineering
Make changes in work orders for materials, welds, notes…etc for the production floor via Engineering changes
Process whole letter rev changes for drawings for the new Columbia class
Production Planner II 6/2018 – 1/2021 Quonset RI
Process daily work orders for machine shop DEPT 901
Coordinate with factory floor to make sure all orders are being created in allotted time
Developed process to allow the machine shop to offload work to private vendors to alleviate overburdened machines
Developed and created large order PO’s for offloading work to vendors
Tracked and maintained completion dates on all vendor orders for the machine shop
Lead a 20 person “Tiger team” designed to create a process map for offload for future use in the company
Handled all outside vendor orders for processes EB does not have ability to do (Heat treats, coatings, etc)
Ran offload meetings with materials team, methods, engineering, and Detail planning
Wrentham Tool November 2016 – June 2018
Bellingham, Ma
Production Planner
Process daily work orders for WTP for all sales orders in customer service
Coordinate with factory floor to make sure all orders are being created in allotted time
Create purchase orders for steel and other metals that are required to complete work orders
Maintain all raw material levels using MRP software and min/max reports
Communicate with engineering about all new part numbers and their prints for new customer requests
Communicate with suppliers on a daily basis to ensure lead time compliance on all materials.
Create new part numbers for new customer requests and their BOM’s
Troubleshoot quality issues with quality team in meetings when needed
Maintain BOM’s for all part numbers within WTP and adjust as needed to ensure inventory accuracy
Hope Global March 2015-September 2016
Cumberland, RI
Production Planner
Process daily work orders for braid department for all sales orders in customer service
Coordinate with factory floor to make sure all orders are being created in allotted time
Create purchase orders for yarns that are required to complete work orders
Maintain all raw material levels using MRP software and min/max reports
Communicate with Mexico plant and coordinate all shipments for their material.
Communicate with suppliers on a daily basis to ensure lead time compliance on all materials.
Completed 3 APICS courses in Supply Chain Management
ISO 9001/TS 16949 certified internal auditor (expires 2021)
Maintain BOM’s for all part numbers within WTP and adjust as needed to ensure inventory accuracy
Braid Customer Service
Process daily sales orders with all braid customers and process changes as needed
Process all weekly releases for those customers with blanket orders
Take care of all customer issues with quality or shipping issues
Create new part numbers for customers requesting new styles or colors for all lines in HOPE
Troubleshoot quality issues with quality team in meetings when needed
Pak-Meister June 2014 - February 2015
Dealer Sales Manager (REMOTE) Lousiville, KY
Coordinate and manage weekly sales calls with all dealers
Increased dealer network by the creation of an email marketing program, overall marketing plan and cold calls to potential dealers
Developed new pricing tools and maintain pricelists for entire company and all dealers
Created company catalog consisting of product listings, descriptions, pictures and prices
Educate all dealers on new and existing product lines
Manage dealer orders from start to finish to ensure fast delivery times and maintain the highest of company standards
Twisted Throttle LLC January 2010 – May 2014
Dealer Service Manager Wakefield, RI
Created and maintained various dealer sales programs
Communicated with dealer reps for daily operations including goal setting for program successes
Received incoming calls and emails from retail customers and licensed dealers on questions about product, stock and troubleshooting installation issues
Assisted walk-in customers to retail store with their purchasing needs and inquiries
Sourced and coordinated all new dealer prospects into the company
Maintained positive relationships with dealers and manufacturers through weekly phone calls and emails
Delivered seminars at trade shows nationally for dealers and customers on proper product installations and riding tips
Accumulated the highest calls answered and sales made during the 2010 thru 2012 riding seasons
Generated $1.2 million in sales during the 2012 riding season
Customer Service Representative
Received incoming calls from retail customers for the purposes of taking new orders, providing information on existing orders, troubleshooting installation and carrying out warranty claims
Received Highest Sales award in 2010 and 2011
Documented CSR with highest call volume achieved in 2010, 2011 and 2012
CVS Health August 2004 – October 2008
Financial Associate Woonsocket, RI
Investigated claims of missing credits from stores
Reconciled with vendors on all open legitimate claims and deducted monies from outgoing checks to complete reconciliation
Searched and requested from national databases missing money owed to company
Create queries using MS Access and Excel to track and audit return credits from suppliers
Customer Service Associate Woonsocket, RI
Serviced CVS store locations in everyday troubleshooting of computer malfunctions, phone system, register programming and RX system issues, and all repair and maintenance issues for the structure of the stores
Troubleshoot all phone issues with IP phone system; programming extensions, changing transfer codes, updating and testing new software for entire store systems throughout the company
Trained and developed non-exempt employees to ensure compliance with CVS policies and procedures
Managed service reps for repairs including from arrival through to completion and follow ups
Troubleshoot RX systems for scripts and hardware repairs
Testing of RX software for all test stores within the company
Inventory software troubleshooting which included but not limited to reprogramming TELZON units, resetting balance on hand minimums, and updates to software rollouts
Performed data entry on closed work orders
COMPUTER/OTHER SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Oracle, Access and PeopleSoft
Hold certifications in Novell, Windows 7, and Excel
Completed first 3 modules of APICS courses (BSCM, Master Planning)
ISO 9001/TS 2009 certified internal auditor as of 5/20/2016
Proficient using MRP/ERP software and the principles of Lean manufacturing
REFERENCES:
Mark Bates: VP of Global Supply @ Hope Global
oPhone: 401-***-****
oEmail: ******@**********.***
Liz Dacosta: Senior Customer Service @ Hope Global
oPhone: 401-***-****
oEmail: ********@**********.***
Maria Mutter: Customer Service Manager @ Hope Global
oPhone: 401-***-****
oEmail: *******@**********.***
Ryan Shoemaker: Sr Planner Electric Boat
oPhone: 401-***-****
Chris Allen: Buyer Electric Boat
oPhone: (860) 433- 0248
oEmail: *******@****.***