Chris York

About Chris York

Results driven, executive-level, operations management professional with 20+ years of recognized success driving profitable change while facilitating sustainable growth and dramatic improvements for CPG, customer and client focused operations.Over the last 20+ years, I have excelled in executive level positions, across several operational disciplines, for both public and private equity held organizations. I have spearheaded corporate initiatives and have been recruited to lead the operational integration of complete business entities both domestically and overseas. I have a proven history as a change agent, who exceeds expectations and excels in managing organizational change, company level integrations and leading diverse professionals, in challenging environments, to achieve superior results and deliver upon the planned exit strategy. Colleagues know me as a dynamic, analytical and adaptable leader with a deep understanding of all functional areas within an organization and one that excels in building the plans, teams and procedures to get results and exceed the expectations of customers, clients and partners. Core Competencies: • International / Supply Chain Management• Project Management• Domestic & International Transportation• Distribution & Logistics• Operations Management• Change Management and Leadership• M&A and Integration • Domestic & Offshore Alliances• Facility Relocation / System Integrations• Manufacturing Management• Applied knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean & Kaizen Techniques & Tools. • Multi-Site Operations Management• Process Improvement & Compliance • Global Sourcing & Procurement• Forecasting & Demand Planning• Engineering / Product Development

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Horsepower Automotive Group

   Dec 2023 — Present · Chandler, AZ, US

Education

• Colorado Technical University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Forecasting
• Business Process Improvement
• Procurement
• Warehouse Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Shipping
• Quality Control
• Inventory Management
• Change Management
• Product Development
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Contract Negotiation
• Demand Forecasting
• Wal-Mart
• Global Sourcing
• Supply Chain Management
• Warehouse Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Marketing Strategy
• Compliance Management
• Operations Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Consulting
• International Logistics
• Joint Ventures
• Wms Implementations
• Supply Chain
• Distribution Center Operations
• Customer Service
• Logistics
• Kaizen Leadership
• Planning Budgeting & Forecasting
• Retail
• Process Improvement
• Logistics Management
• Lean Six Sigma
• Lean Management