Chris Johnson

Experience

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  United Parcel Service

  Aug 2002 - Nov 2008

  Supervisor

  Supervised the sort operation as well as performed nightly audits detailing the handling of hazardous materials, proper package handling and the activities in and around the loading and off loading of cargo containers. Communicated potential safety concerns and strategized nightly to create solutions and efficiencies among hourly employees and management.•Managed and directed a team of up to 30+ direct reports.•Worked congruently with Operations Manager to ensure 100% accuracy in departing cargo planes and trucks.•Certified in UPS Safe work H.A.B.I.T.S. and other operational safety protocol.•Generated reports on a nightly basis to upper management and fellow supervisors detailing the nights events as well as statistical analysis of processing rates, and discussed any continuous improvements made by sort team.•Managed and tracked payroll, and safety communications nightly for load and unload employees. Show less

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  Fundtech

  Oct 2008 - Mar 2014

  Fulfillment Manager

  Functioned as liaison between financial institutions, re-sellers, manufacturers and 3rd party fulfillment vendor. Purchased product to ensure proper inventory levels, kitting, hardware, and consumable items all comply with service level agreements and customer forecasts. Managed a third-party fulfillment vendor and separate repair group and kept inventory of raw materials, ensuring that hardware is being repaired and returned in a timely manner. •Sole manager of a business line that produced $4.5 million in revenue in 2013.•Reviewed hardware inventories daily and purchased hardware as needed to maintain service level agreements.•Updated and tracked shipments through fulfillment vendor online portal and Salesforce.•Worked directly with customers, manufacturer(s), and 3rd party fulfillment vendor in creating forecasts to maintain proper monthly inventory levels.•Supervised daily activities with receiving and outbound movement of hardware inventory to ensure 100% accuracy and was on the constant lookout for any process improvements that could be gained.•Communicated directly with sales and relationship management teams to create a positive customer experience. Show less

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  Veritiv

  Mar 2014 - Jul 2015

  Buyer

  Purchased and maintained inventories for various warehouse locations around the United States using JDE/E3, internal ERP system and forecast information from customer sales reps, sales and upper management. Demonstrated ability to stay on task and be very meticulous to make sure inventories get replenished in a timely manner.•Reviewed and replenished inventories totaling over $3.5 million monthly•Worked directly with AP to make sure vendor invoices are paid and managed in a timely manner.•Maintained cost structure, forecasting, pricing and sought ways of improving processes to ensure inventories are up to customer needs.•Coordinated closely with team members to ensure proper lead and delivery times to service customer needs and solve problems or issues.•Worked directly with Sales and CSR’s, in the event of a delay in product coming from various vendors and provided a game plan to make sure customers needs were met. Show less

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  UPS Supply Chain Solutions

  Aug 2015 - Sept 2016

  Area Manager

  Managed multiple warehouse locations that are either owned and operated by UPS-SCS, a customer, or agent/vendor. These locations service UPS customers in various different markets. I also worked closely with internal and external upper management to ensure that staffing is in line with the workload, budgeted costs and hours, and contractual agreements.•Supervised an operation at a customer location that built surgical lasers, and other related medical devices. •Directly collaborated with external customers to make sure that expectations were being met and product was being received and shipped according to contractual agreement. •Managed 16 different warehouse locations throughout the West and Mid-West United States.•Hired and maintained employees, as well as reporting monthly on their progress, facilitated discussions regarding career paths, training, and developmental plans geared towards their interests.•Worked directly with upper management to ensure that budgeted time was met and paid accordingly to agent locations and internal customers.•Generated monthly KPI, P&L, and Operation Accrual reports using MS Excel, Word, SAP and internal UPS reporting programs.•Proficient in 5S and LEAN Manufacturing. Conducted and completed kaizen events to improve efficiencies and processes in shipping and receiving areas. Show less

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  Ultradent Products, Inc.

  Sept 2016 - Jul 2020

  Production Buyer

  Manage the daily transaction activity of raw and finished goods, as well as monitor the short term spend, item costs, quality, and ensure that delivery requirements are met. I also make sure that the interface between Supply Chain and Operations/Production Planning is flowing smoothly and uninterrupted, while working to improve efficiencies in ordering product. • Manage and maintain diverse supplier relationships to ensure product is available for manufacturing in time of need.• Work daily to organize and prioritize multiple tasks to meet pending deadlines.• Generate reports dealing with expediting, pushing out, and possible distressed items and taking appropriate action.• Purchase product that is in accordance with negotiated guidelines that the Category Manager and Procurement Manager have established with supplier.• Follows LEAN Manufacturing Principles to ensure proper utilization of warehouse space, and to fulfill monthly build requirements.• Work closely with Quality Engineers to ensure inbound product is following spec guidelines. • Assist Accounts Payable in any invoice issues from supplier, and to ensure that invoices are paid in a timely manner. Show less

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  Purple

  Jul 2020 - May 2022

  Sr. Buyer
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  BD

  May 2022 - now

  Sr Buyer