Chris Sparks

Senior Director of Warehousing @ Tyson Foods

About

Drives end-to-end supply chain strategy to strengthen resilience, improve service, and unlock sustainable cost advantages. Known for optimizing networks that balance operational efficiency with growth. Proven leader of supply chain digitization and transformation initiatives that translate data and technology into smarter planning, faster decision-making, and measurable performance gains. Brings expertise in contract negotiation and vendor governance, delivering disciplined cost reduction and productivity improvements without compromising quality or supplier relationships. Recognized for building high-performing teams and leading complex change, aligning people, processes, and systems to successfully execute large-scale transformations. Available to discuss new opportunities at: chrissparks88@icloud.com

Country

United States

City

Rogers

Industry

Food & Beverages

Skill

Network Design, Analytics, Performance Management, Vendor Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Food Industry, Food, Inventory Management, Logistics, Warehousing, HACCP, Warehouse Management, Food Safety, Meat, Inventory Control, Income Statement, Transportation, Supply Chain Optimization

Experience

Senior Director of Warehousing

Tyson Foods

2020-10 - Present · 6 yrs

Springdale, AR

Led operations for multiple distribution centers, plant warehouses, and third-party warehousing. Consolidated analytics, WMS support, project management, and industrial engineering functions to reduce handoffs and accelerate issue resolution.

Managing Director Distribution Services

Tyson Foods

2017-10 - 2020-10 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Springdale, Arkansas

Directed 19 warehouses spanning 2.8M sq. ft., 300K pallet positions, and employing 2,400 team members. Spearheaded strategies and initiatives to optimize the distribution network.

Managing Director Transportation Operations

Tyson Foods

2017-4 - 2017-10 · 7 mos

Springdale, AR

Led private fleet of 1,000+ tractors, 3,000 trailers, and 150 mechanics. Directed two dispatch operations teams and ensured timely delivery of 18,000 weekly loads. Reorganized the Transportation department to align strategic and operational goals, delivering efficient and cost-effective solutions.

Senior Director Distribution/EIM Program Director

Tyson Foods

2014-3 - 2017-4 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Springdale, AR

Managed a team of 115 in the rollout of SAP solutions across production facilities. Managed training, organizational change, and process improvement. Achieved $2.7M in cost savings on SAP implementations while deploying SAP in 30 production facilities, meeting critical timelines to align with larger organizational objectives.