Henry Chriss

About Henry Chriss

Senior Supply Chain & Operations Executive with a 20+ year track record transforming global supply chain networks, optimizing multi-site operations, and improving EBITDA for major manufacturing and distribution organizations including Nike, Aramark, Clariant, and Miter Brands (PGT Industries).I specialize in designing and scaling end-to-end supply chains that reduce cost, improve service performance, and increase organizational agility. My leadership experience spans procurement, materials management, production scheduling, warehousing, logistics, forecasting, supplier performance, and data governance.Key strengths include:• E2E Supply Chain Strategy & Execution• S & OP / S & OE / Forecasting• Global Sourcing & Supplier Negotiation• Inventory Optimization & Working Capital Reduction• Lean Transformation (Kaizen, 5S, CPI)• Warehouse & Network Optimization• Multi-Site Operations Leadership• ERP/MRP, Data Governance, and VMI• KPI Development & Cross-Functional AlignmentI have led supply chain organizations of 300+, managed operations exceeding 1M sq. ft, improved OTIF to 98%, reduced DOH by 20%, launched new distribution facilities, and negotiated multimillion-dollar supplier agreements.I build high-performance teams, modernize legacy operations, and align supply chain strategy to enterprise financial outcomes. Always open to connecting on leadership roles, operational transformation, and strategic partnerships.

Experience

1. Head of Supply Chain Management

   Xonar Technology Inc.

   Feb 2026 — Present

Education

• The University of Akron

  Polymer Science

• Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

  Business Administration and Management, General

• Colorado Technical University

  BSBA, International Business (Cum Laude)

  2015

• Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio

  Business Administration and Management, General

  1984 — 1985

• Colorado Technical University

  MBA - Supply Chain Management, International Business

  2017 — 2018

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Change Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Logistics Management
• Process Optimization
• Logistics
• Business Alignment
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Integration
• Company Turnaround
• Supply Chain
• Business Development
• Management Consulting
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Organizational Design
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Planning
• Alignment
• Performance Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Project Management
• International Business
• Business Process Improvement
• Manufacturing
• Entrepreneurship
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Procurement
• Turn Around Management
• Team Leadership
• Six Sigma