Larry Christopher

Global Supply Planning and Forecasting Leader @Westpoint Home

Anderson, SC, US

Global Supply Planning Team Leader for bedding and bath products for home and hospitality markets. Manage Global Supply Planning team to develop and execute supply plan for our own facility and for sourced goods from Bahrain, China, India, Pakistan and Vietnam.Development of insights related to promotional activities and alignment of expectations into demand signals that are reflected in the supply plan.Develop supply plans at multiple levels of aggregation for finished goods, greige, yarn, raw fiber as part of a supply planning function to minimize risk of lost sales.Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.Identifying quantified risks within the demand plan, reviewing gaps with sales and brand teams developing appropriate countermeasures for resolution.Operating as a strategic thought leader with focus on continuous improvement.Manage the entire SIOP process by utilizing a collaborative and consensus approach working with Sales, Marketing, Brand and Mfg sites to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model reflecting updated sales and marketing assumptions.Develop inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.Leverage industry best planning practices to continually improve the process.Coordinate closely with Brand, and internal/external Project Management related to future launch activities.Support project milestone accountability and support successful product launch to meet or exceed customer expectations.Act as expert point of contact for all Brand inquires related to purchase orders, shipment timing, and DC optimization.Work closely with demand planning to make certain all goods are delivered for customer requirements.

APICS - Milwaukee, WI Chapter

Certificate, , CSCP, Certified Supply Chain Professional

Mercer University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Production Operations Management

Purdue University

Graduate Certificate, Green Enterprise