Chris Iten: in Santa Ana, CA

• Material Demand Planning - Improve purchasing and planning processes and policies in support of organizational goals. Control inventory and improve fill rates. • Strategic Input - Liaison with top management. Assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity. Implement and manage operational plans. • Warehousing and Logistics - Coordinate and monitor the work of various departments involved in warehousing and distribution of goods. Monitor performance and implement improvements. Manage quality and quantity of employee productivity. • Financial - Utilize financial data to improve profitability. Prepare and control operational budgets. Plan effective strategies for the financial well-being of the company. • Information Technology - Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of IT support services such as ERP system, B2B and B2C sites. Facilitate coordination and communication between support functions

• Directed the activities of the Supply Chain (Purchasing, Warehouse/Logistics, 3PL, Production) and Engineering Departments • Lead supplier relationship management for strategic suppliers. Identify efforts to improve quality, reducing cost, minimize supply risk, and improve service levels • Established close working relationships among all departments to ensure full understanding and support of strategic sourcing perspective to key processes and address technical needs • Managed Engineering to develop and implement effective Incoming Quality processes and procedures • International experience in purchasing and vendor relationship with quarterly China-factory inspections • Coached staff of 12 team members in achievement of objectives

• Source, and Maintain Inventory for Domestic Mustang Auto Production • Negotiate with vendors; improving terms, and supply schedule • Work with Engineering Department to implement changes to product • Initiate MRP process to improve supply chain management

• Responsible for all aspects of planning and purchasing at large outdoor clothing/equipment store producing consistent growth from business’ inception over eight years time • Collated product trends, customer profiles, inventory reports, open-to-buy projections and payment terms to generate profitable preseason orders and re-orders • Maintain liaison with vendors to ensure the procurement of high quality merchandise, expedient delivery and dependable service at optimum price through contractual negotiations • Provided feedback and technical insights in biannual focus groups to outdoor clothing and sporting goods designers about existing and future product lines