Chris Bell, NISCL-CSCL

Vice President Supply Chain @ Hammond Power Solutions

About

🎯 Strategic Supply Chain Leader: A dynamic and forward-thinking supply chain professional with a deep understanding of today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape. Thrives in environments that demand agility, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence—never settling for the status quo. 📊 Business Model Innovator: Proven track record of analyzing complex operations, reimagining business models, and implementing transformative solutions that elevate competitive advantage and operational efficiency. 🚀 Growth Catalyst & Organizational Architect: Expert in crafting and executing high-impact strategies that drive sustainable growth and organizational transformation. Adept at building and leading high-performance teams by identifying top talent, fostering engagement, and inspiring excellence. ✅ Execution-Focused & Results-Driven: Recognized for consistently delivering on strategic commitments with precision and accountability. Combines vision with operational rigor to achieve measurable outcomes. C.S.C.M.P. Designation Certified Applications Consultant with SAP-Materials Management Master Manager Program-The Laurier Institute

Country

Canada

City

Waterloo

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Procurement, Supply Management, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, MRP, Sourcing, SAP, Business Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Change Management, Supplier Development, Contract Management, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Product Development, Outsourcing

Experience

Vice President Supply Chain

Hammond Power Solutions

2021-10 - Present · 5 yrs

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Director Global Supply Chain

Teledyne DALSA

2018-3 - 2021-9 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Waterloo, Ontario

Director Supply Chain

StarTech.com

2014-9 - 2018-3 · 3 yrs 7 mos

London, Canada Area

Oversee all aspects of Supply Chain, including Purchasing, inbound logistics, planning, forecasting, order suggestion, vendor identification, quality, assessment and performance management.

President

CRB Consulting and Contract Services

2013-12 - 2014-9 · 10 mos

Waterloo, Ontario

Provide experienced professional supply chain and procurement consulting, as well as contract services to support start up, small, medium or large business. Process review and re-engineering, support and leadership in negotiations, supplier agreements, operations expertise, supplier and factory audits and more.

Sr Director, Global In Direct Sourcing and Supply

BlackBerry

2012-2 - 2013-12 · 1 yr 11 mos

Waterloo, Ontario

Global supply chain leadership role with ownership for sourcing and negotiating all In Direct Categories (IT, Facilities, Travel, R&D, Marketing/Media, Consulting & Contract Services).

Sr Director, ODM & Accessory Supply

BlackBerry

2007 - 2012 · 5 yrs

Waterloo, Ontario

Hands-on general management leadership role of global supply chain operations for Tablets and Accessories. Guided entire Supply Chain Strategy and Operations, encompassing Global Procurement, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Outsourced Operations, Customer Fulfillment, Webstore Fulfillment. Mentored and led team of six direct reports and 50 In Direct.