Chris Lawton
Manager, Material Distribution @Aspen Aerogels
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, Material Distribution @Aspen Aerogels
East Providence, RI, US
Promoted to expand scope from finished goods operations to full ownership of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory across manufacturing and three warehouse locations.• Accountable for enterprise inventory accuracy, material governance, and financial integrity supporting production, planning, and customer fulfillment.• Serve as functional lead for ERP alignment during transition from Oracle to Microsoft Dynamics 365, strengthening warehouse structure, inventory controls, and reporting accuracy.• Designed and implemented scalable inventory control framework improving traceability, compliance, and planning reliability.• Lead raw material flow strategy, storage optimization, and manufacturing material support to ensure uninterrupted production.• Direct recovery strategy for slow-moving and obsolete inventory, driving cost avoidance and revenue recapture initiatives.• Oversee 3PL partnerships, transportation coordination, and vendor performance to optimize inbound and outbound material movement.• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to maintain system discipline and continuous improvement in material operations.
EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island
Bachelors, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
ABOUT CHRIS LAWTON
Results-oriented supply chain and operations leader with 8+ years of experience driving inventory accuracy, ERP optimization, and cross-functional execution within manufacturing environments. Proven track record of improving inventory processes, reducing variance to near zero, supporting ERP implementations, and optimizing material storage strategies across multi-site facilities.Focused on systems-driven process improvement and disciplined material planning to support production reliability and financial accuracy. Committed to building strong teams while continuously learning and developing alongside them.
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