Christopher Patton

Christopher Patton, CPIM, currently serves as the Director of Supply Chain Planning and Procurement at Avantor, a position held since February 2018, after previously functioning as the Operations and Manufacturing Manager. Prior experience includes roles as Purchasing Manager at Buehler An ITW Company and Supply Chain Planning and Purchasing Manager at Avantor. Additional experience includes a position as Retail Manager - Buyer at Carmax, Inc. and Purchasing Manager at BetzDearborn (GE Betz). Christopher Patton's expertise encompasses demand forecasting, inventory planning, supplier performance management, and continuous process improvement. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Project Management and an Associate of Science in Business Administration from Colorado Technical University, along with a CPIM certification from APICS and a Professional Certificate in Production and Inventory Management from Fox Valley Technical College.