Bike

Outdoor

Music

Mountain biking

Running

Beer

Road cycling

Moto (road and off)

If it has two wheels, I’ll ride it. If there’s a way to improve quality and reduce cost, I’ll find it:

• Manage Supply Chain and suppliers as a sourcing expert with a keen focus on production and quality improvement
• Problem solver utilizing intraorganizational team mentality. No issue too big to fix when everyone works together

Excited to discuss Purchasing, Supply Chain and Sourcing opportunities with you. Message me or send me an email at iten.chris@outlook.com. 

•	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


Operations Director

•	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


Director of Strategic Sourcing and Operations

•	Design, Spec, Source, and Maintain Inventory for "FIT" brand complete BMX Bikes resulting in an average annual growth of 25%
•	Developed and purchased aftermarket products and softgoods
•	Constantly pushed to improve Pricing/Costs to increase margin/profit/ inventory turns
•	Managed logistics between Taiwan and international distributors
•	Quarterly travel to Taiwan for quality control of bikes and parts, and negotiation with vendors
•	Worked with Design and Marketing Departments to manage new products and rationalize old products based on quickly adjusting trends
•	Managed in-house purchasing of materials and production of USA made bicycle parts
•	Designed and engineered the fastest selling BMX complete bike for Fit Bike Co. with profitable margins.


Sr. Purchasing Manager and Product Manager

•	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


Domestic Purchasing Manager

•	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


Operations Manager/Buyer

Find out detailed information about Chris Iten,  in Santa Ana, CA

Chris Iten: in Santa Ana, CA

Chris Iten

SHAPE International High School

St. Cloud State University