Christopher Means

About Christopher Means

15 years’ experience working various levels of supply chain have instilled in me the ability to take a holistic approach to logistics. Specific areas of expertise are: tactical & strategic purchasing, inventory management, vendor management, strategic planning, distribution, warehouse operations, 3PL logistics, JIT management and international freight forwarding. My core strengths are: having a calm demeanor in high pressure situations, allowing me to defuse emotion while problem solving.

Experience

1. Operations Manager

   XPO

   Jul 2020 — Present · Concord, NC, US

   Identify and deploy a broad range of customer cost-saving initiatives through established processes• Assist in defining requirements for transportation operations and ensure the implementation of new strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed company requirements and customer expectations• Identify growth opportunities with current customers; perform account management functions for the customer• Communicate with customers, vendors and operations to ensure customer commitments are met• Establish procedures for maintaining overall company quality objectives• Provide guidance to supervisors with respect to personnel, quality and safety

Skills

• Logistics Management
• Third-Party Logistics (3pl)
• Transportation Management
• Hazardous Materials Training
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Operations Management
• Warehouse Operations
• Sap Erp
• Jit Production
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Transportation
• Freight Transportation
• Freight Forwarding
• Import Logistics