Christopher O.
Global Logistics & SAP Supply Chain Leader | 10+ Years Driving Cost Reduction, Inventory Accuracy, & Lean Manufacturing Excellence
- Role
- Logistics Lead at New York Air Brake
- Location
- Watertown, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christopher O.
Results-driven logistics and supply chain leader with 10+ years of expertise optimizing global warehousing, transportation, and SAP systems across complex, fast-paced manufacturing environments. I specialize in bridging the gap between systems and operations—delivering multimillion-dollar cost savings, precision inventory control, and on-time delivery for Fortune 500 and Tier 1 suppliers.From reducing logistics costs by 15% to executing SAP rollouts on time and under budget, I’ve led successful transformations in high-volume industries such as automotive, industrial motors, electronics, and rail transportation. Known as a trusted SME and change leader, I’ve been the go-to problem solver for ERP challenges, warehouse bottlenecks, and global shipping compliance.Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt | SAP (LE, WM, MM, PP, PO, QM) Expert | Fluent in 5S, OSHA, MRP
Experience
Logistics Lead
Jan 2021 — Present · Watertown, NY, US
Manufacturer of air brake and train control systems; division of Knorr-Bremse Group• Planned and coordinated the movement of domestic and international product shipments, achieving 98% on-time delivery rates.• Maintained precise inventory records through SAP WM Cockpit, performing cycle counts that consistently resulted in >99% inventory accuracy.• Prepared documentation for all shipments, including LTL and full truckloads, ensuring full compliance with federal and international shipping regulations.• Managed international export logistics and documentation, including NAFTA certifications, certificates of origin, and customs clearance paperwork, with zero compliance violations.• Collaborated with production, purchasing, and sales to align delivery timelines with manufacturing schedules and customer demands.• Reduced manual tracking inefficiencies by 30% through streamlined SAP workflow usage.• Drove cross-functional coordination with carriers to optimize delivery routes, decreasing shipping delays by 15%
Education
Onondaga-Courtland-Madison BOCES Lee G. Peters Career Training Center
Certificate , CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Onondaga Community College
Fire Protection and Safety, Fire Protection
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