Christopher Howell

Director of Supply Chain at Enviroscent, Inc.

Christopher Howell has a strong background in supply chain and manufacturing management. Christopher currently works at Enviroscent, Inc. as the Director of Supply Chain, a role they have held since October 2021. Prior to that, they served as the Manufacturing Manager at Enviroscent from April 2019 to October 2021.

Before joining Enviroscent, Christopher worked at Hansen Technologies Corporation, where they held the position of Manufacturing Manager from February 2016 to April 2019. Christopher also served as the Supply Chain Manager at Hansen Technologies Corporation from the start of their employment in 2014 until February 2016.

Prior to their time at Hansen Technologies Corporation, Christopher worked at Caterpillar Inc. from 2008 to 2014 as a Logistics Planner Lead and Six Sigma Green Belt. During their time at Caterpillar, they managed $32M in logistics activity annually and worked with global and domestic vendors. Christopher also created a freight optimization process with third-party logistics organizations.

Christopher's earlier work experience includes roles at Repro Products, where they served as a Supply Chain Manager from September 2009 to June 2010. At Repro Products, they implemented low cost-routing solutions, reduced freight costs by $10,000 per month through in-sourcing logistics, and analyzed specific accounts to support sales efforts.

Christopher also worked at Building Materials Wholesale as a Purchasing/Assistant Manager from September 2007 to September 2008. In this role, they negotiated contracts with vendors, prepared quotes for projects, and managed inventory valued at $300k.

Christopher's experience also includes a role as an Operations Manager at Hope Lumber and Supply Company from September 2005 to September 2007. In this position, they set up and maintained inventory control measures at two warehouses and managed a team of fourteen employees.

Lastly, Christopher worked at Capitol Materials from August 2002 to September 2005 as a Supply Chain Supervisor/Warehouse Manager. In this role, they managed vendors, determined order quantities, monitored commodity prices, and provided pricing quotes during optimal price periods.

Overall, Christopher Howell has a diverse work history in supply chain and manufacturing management, with experience in various industries such as fragrance, technology, and building materials.

Christopher Howell attended Mercer University from 2012 to 2014, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General. Prior to that, from 2010 to 2012, they studied Integrative Studies with a focus on Business Management at Clayton State University. In the earlier years of their education, from 1998 to 2002, Christopher served in the United States Marine Corps, without completing a specific degree but specializing in the field of study of 0311.

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  • Director of Supply Chain

    October, 2021 - present

  • Manufacturing Manager

    April, 2019

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