Christopher Haid

From the beginning of my career, I’ve been drawn to solving complex operational puzzles—turning logistical chaos into well-oiled supply chain systems. During my tenure at Medtronic, I’ve had the privilege of evolving from a customer service representative into a trusted leader in supply and inventory planning, contributing to the efficiency of one of the world’s foremost medical technology companies. My early exposure to customer-facing roles gave me a frontline view of operational gaps and service impacts. I transitioned into procurement and then to logistics planning, where I began to understand the value of precision and timing in supply chain operations. As I grew into a Senior Supply Chain Planner, I owned end-to-end planning responsibilities—forecasting demand, optimizing inventory, and scheduling production across multiple manufacturing sites. I embraced ERP systems like SAP and JDE to track trends, balance inventory, and prevent bottlenecks before they could affect service. Later, I stepped into the role of Lead Cross-Dock Planner. Here, I optimized communications across global teams, slashed lead times by 50% for international shipments, and helped launch a new cross-dock facility with zero setup errors—boosting velocity by three days. I also spearheaded updates that reduced a $10M backlog to under $200K through structured senior leadership engagement and data transparency. What sets me apart is not just my technical ability or analytical mindset—it’s the calm, collaborative, and forward-thinking approach I bring to high-change environments. I thrive where pressure meets complexity and enjoy mentoring others, aligning strategy with execution, and continually improving supply chain processes to meet evolving business needs. Today, I’m passionate about scaling my impact—applying years of experience in data-informed decision-making, continuous improvement, and customer-aligned planning to help businesses become more agile, resilient, and service-focused. Specialties: Supply Chain Planning, Cross-Dock Replenishment Planning, Forecasting and Demand Management, Distribution, Blue Yonder, SAP, Enterprise One