Christopher G. Ginnett
Mount Pleasant,SC
Summary
Eighteen years experience in Procurement, Order Management, Customer Service, and Warehousing. Experienced with strategic planning and project management, utilizing leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. A track record of delivering high-impact results through problem-solving and effective communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Supply Chain and Logistics
Belimed USA, Inc
01.2020 - Current
- Transformed and stabilized the strategic direction for the Sales Administration, Purchasing and Warehousing departments
- Expanded role to include Customer Service Support, Service Contracts, Service Dispatch and Billing
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments
- Implemented logistics and supply chain processes including demand forecasting, delivery standards, and freight consideration resulting in a 50% reduction in service spare parts backorders
- Implemented and Manage Quarterly Business Reviews with top domestic suppliers including quarterly scorecard reviews to ensure quality, cost and on-time delivery to meet the supply chain deliverables
- Direct and oversee U.S. organization's purchasing function in accordance with Global Sourcing. Ensure global policies and procedures related to the procurement of goods and services for capital sales, consumables and spare parts are followed
- Developed, implemented, and maintaining KPI’s that support Supply Chain and business objectives for On Time in Full Delivery, Freight Costs, Inventory Turns and Cycle Count Accuracy
- Consolidated Sales and Service Administration teams resulting in less overtime and increased customer service with a 20% increase in Net Promoter Score from customers
- Streamlined and automated administrative processes in all departments of responsibility equal to 2.5 FTE
- Created and implemented spare parts replenishment strategy for 150 field service technicians in a reduction of $3M in service parts inventory
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Supply Chain Manager
AHT Cooling Systems
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Led Procurement activities for new production site including over $10M in CAPEX purchases for Manufacturing and Logistics
- Supervised material planning activities including supply base management for production and distribution businesses
- Defined and achieved site objectives for Inventory, Supplier On Time Delivery, and Cost Reduction
- Oversaw Production Planning for manufacturing operation
- Coordinated product transfers from Austria to US for localized production
- Project Lead of product transfer from Zanotti Italy (Daikin) to US for localized production
- Coordinated and lead monthly SIOP process
- Lead Change Management Activities for US production
- Supported identification and qualification of Supply Base localization project
- Lead Continuous Improvement activities for Supply Chain, Sales and Finance functions
- Managed and lead yearly physical inventory activities
- Provided SAP training and support for sales, service and warehousing functions
- Supported SAP project management to ensure on time project completion
Procurement & Order Management Leader
WABCO Compressor Manufacturer
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Led customer service planning and scheduling for 3 shift operations on 5 production lines
- Supervised material planning activities including supply base management for production and distribution businesses
- Coordinated delivery to diverse customer base in the automotive industry for both original equipment and aftermarket orders
- Administered warehouse cycle count activities and reporting
- Managed warehouse inventory including annual physical inventory, reporting and inventory adjustments
- Oversaw/managed logistic accounts for domestic and international supply base and customers
- Tracked and controlled monthly/annual inventory to meet objectives
- Developed new suppliers and improved existing logistics chains while meeting monthly transportation budgets
- Coordinated engineering changes through department when direct material is affected
- Reported monthly KPI results for inventory, freight and on time delivery performance to local and international leadership
Production Scheduler / Customer Service Representative
WABCO Compressor Manufacturer
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Created Customer Sales Orders and Delivery Notes
- Scheduled air compressor production line for 3 shift operation
- Managed internal and external customer orders to meet 100% On Time Delivery
- Created manual planning report to support buyers and production
- Created twelve-month production forecasts and month end reports
- Maintained indirect purchase orders in SAP and forward to suppliers
- Loaded EDI and faxed orders to drive Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC2001
Skills
- Operations Management
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Change management
- SAP
- Excel
Accomplishments
Reduced Capital Inventory turns from 22 to 13 weeks of inventory, -$6.6M
Reduced Service Inventory turns from 57 to 39 weeks of inventory, -3.5M
Implemented consumable material distribution strategy resulting in $250k annual cost savings
Implemented warehouse cycle counting and control process that reduced inventory shrinkage from 5% in 2020 to less than 0.05% in 2024 and 2025
Eliminated 2 hours/day Admin and Billing workload through process automation
Led 2013 SAP upgrade and implementation to WABCO Group system for MM, SD and WMS modules
Led 2017 SAP production system upgrade and Warehouse Management System implementation for AHT Cooling
Systems Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
South Carolina OpExChange President 2019 - 2023
Certification
- Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
- ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
Timeline
Director, Supply Chain and Logistics
Belimed USA, Inc
01.2020 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
AHT Cooling Systems
01.2016 - 01.2020
Procurement & Order Management Leader
WABCO Compressor Manufacturer
01.2008 - 01.2015
Production Scheduler / Customer Service Representative
WABCO Compressor Manufacturer
01.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Wake Forest University