Chris Yannakakis

Chris Yannakakis is a seasoned supply chain professional with over a decade of experience in various roles at prominent companies. Currently serving as a Senior Supply Chain Planner at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare since 2013, Chris manages a diverse portfolio across New Zealand, Mexico, and third-party manufacturers, focusing on sleep apnea and respiratory products. Previous roles at Fonterra included Reporting Analysis Manager, Lead Supply and Supply Planner, and Supply Planner, where Chris excelled in business improvement, training operational planners, and maintaining demand forecast accuracy. Chris has achieved notable accomplishments, such as maintaining a DIFOT rate above 90%, reducing inventory closing stocks while ensuring order fulfillment, and fostering productive third-party relationships. Chris holds a Diploma in Supply Chain from the Institute of Management New Zealand.