Christian Etique

About Christian Etique

Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations leader, best known for driving Process Improvement and People Development to adapt to changing environment. Proven success implementing new processes and change management in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Animal Feed and metallurgy industries. Brings practical knowledge of the broad supply chain in different geographies, from diverse experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Product Supply, Demand planning, S & OP implementation, and Logistics. An accomplished leader recognized for building agile, technology-enabled supply chains, leading major transformation programs, and creating a culture of continuous improvement. A servant leader who develops strong teams, stabilizes operations, and delivers measurable improvements in cost, service, safety, capacity and throughput. Cross-functional knowledge and business process expertise have enabled him to be successful in broader roles like Innovation management. Strategic agility has helped him define effective and sustainable programs. Areas of expertise include: • End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership • Strategic Planning & Implementation • Logistics and Distribution Optimization • Team Development & Motivation • Lean Process, TPM, IWS • Multi-Site Manufacturing Operations • Managing Vision & Purpose • Contract Negotiation • CAPEX Management Selected achievements: • 50% forecast accuracy improvement through Implementation and stabilization of IBP and S & OP programs • $25M inventory reduction through planning process and OTIF improvement • $150M annual budget management of Operations Expenditures • +9pt is 6 months in OEE through Continuous Improvement program implementation (TPM) • 32% YOY manufacturing cost reduction beating budget expectation • $22M of Logistics cost reduction opportunities identified and implemented• Led and developed organizations up to 750 employees across 21+ production sites, creating a culture of continuous improvement, safety and ownership

Experience

1. VP Integrated Supply Chain

   Proximo Spirits

   Aug 2023 — Present · Jersey City, NJ, US

   Always on the lookout for what’s next, PROXIMO builds brands and invents new products to meet the world’s changing tastes and trends in memorable new ways! With a diverse portfolio of innovative spirits, Proximo Spirits distributes and at times produces amazing brands like Jose Cuervo, 1800 Tequila, Three Olives Vodka, Bushmills, Stranahan\'s, Pendleton Whiskey.As VP ISC, I lead and develop the Operations Organisation in North America. I drive strategic transformation towards our company vision to be the most agile Supply Chain in the Spirits Industry.I oversee the end to end Supply Chain including Customer Service, Logistics, Planning, Production, R&D, Procurement, Health and Safety and Environmental areas.

Education

• EPFL Executive Education - Sustainable Resilient Value Chains

  MAS (Master of Advanced Studies) / Global Supply Chain Management, Management of Logistics & Supply Chain

  1998

• University of Virginia Darden School of Business

  Executive MBA, Business Admin - 5 weeks program

  2001 — 2003

• EPFL

  Master of Sciences, Materials Science

  1994

• Harvard Business School

  Leadership Program, Organizational Leadership

  2019

• INSEAD

  International Project Management

  2006

Skills

• Budgeting
• Sap
• Change Management
• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg)
• Logistics
• Logistics Management
• Erp
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Strategy
• Demand Planning
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Budgets
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing
• Fmcg