Chris K.

About Chris K.

Strategic Operations Leader with 10+ years of experience driving complex product launches, global supply chain initiatives, and digital transformation across automotive and advanced manufacturing. Known for scaling organizations with a focus on operational discipline, optimizing efficiency, accelerating revenue growth, and strengthening market adoption through executive-level partnerships and customer-focused strategies.

Experience

1. New Product Introduction (Npi) Material Planning Manager

   Rivian

   Feb 2023 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

   Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever.• Led new vehicle programs as a strategic partner to engineering and product leadership, translating evolving vehicle architecture and program priorities into actionable, cross-functional plans to ensure clear-to-build readiness.• Drove operational process improvements across planning systems, BOM control, and supplier engagement frameworks to increase agility and program visibility.• Facilitated internal collaboration to align build timelines and supply chain best practices to build a stronger operational culture across pre-production builds.• Developed executive-level risk reports for critical and long lead-time components, enabling real-time visibility, early escalation, and mitigation of potential disruptions to launch-critical milestones.

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Project and Supply Chain Management