Christopher Hoover
Supply Chain change agent delivering impactful financial results. Hi-Tech Supply Chain Leader | MBA in Supply Chain Management | Former Apple, Microsoft, IBM, Comcast
- Role
- Director, Supply Chain and Admin Operations at Essential Utilities, Inc.
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christopher Hoover
Global supply chain executive with over 30 years of leadership experience managing large, diverse teams and complex, international supply chain networks. Expert in end-to-end supply chain strategy, logistics operations, and supplier management across high-tech and industrial sectors. Proven ability to align supply chain functions with corporate objectives to drive growth, operational excellence, and margin improvement. Key Strengths:• Large Team Leadership: Led global supply chain organizations of 200+ professionals, fostering high-performance cultures that deliver results in dynamic, competitive markets.• Complex, Global Networks: Designed and optimized global supply chain networks spanning manufacturing, distribution, and service ecosystems across North America, Europe, and Asia.• Supplier & Partner Management: Built and managed global supplier relationships, logistic service providers, and technology/solution partners to maximize performance and drive innovation.• Transformational Leadership: Experienced in leading digital transformations and control tower initiatives to improve visibility, resilience, and customer service.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled in engaging with finance, commercial, and technology leaders to ensure supply chain initiatives support enterprise growth and sustainability goals.As a Leadership Partner at Gartner, my focus on enterprise supply chain leaders in the industrial and high-tech sectors has enabled organizations to extract substantial value from their operations. My expertise in supply chain analytics and manufacturing process improvement are pivotal in driving strategic enhancements and achieving notable outcomes, such as the $30M in cost avoidance and a 15% inventory reduction realized during my strategic leadership at Comcast.Collaborating with Fortune 500 executives, our team\'s efforts in optimizing supply chain systems have been instrumental in fostering operational excellence and sustained profitability. My commitment to transformational leadership and my deep understanding of business intelligence serve as a cornerstone for delivering principle advice and maximizing tangible benefits for clients.
Experience
Director, Supply Chain and Admin Operations
Aug 2025 — Present · Bryn Mawr, PA, US
Lead strategic operations across supply chain, accounts payable, facilities, and physical security for a multi-utility provider serving 5.5M+ customers across 10 states- Drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness through procurement, inventory management, vendor relations, and spend analytics- Oversee AP operations, including invoice processing, vendor compliance, and financial reporting, while managing corporate credit card and 1099 processes.
Education
Villanova University
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University Daniels School of Business
MBA, Supply Chain Management & Finance
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