Michael Ritter

Michael Ritter has extensive work experience in supply chain management and operations. Michael is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Horizon Hobby since 2021. Prior to this, they held the role of Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Horizon Hobby from 2021 to 2022.

Before joining Horizon Hobby, Michael worked at Blount International, Inc. starting in 2013. Michael served as the Vice President of Supply Chain, overseeing global supply chain functions, including procurement, sourcing, and distribution. During their tenure, they implemented a Daily Management System to improve communication and visibility within the supply chain. Michael also developed negotiations training tools and led training sessions across the organization.

From 2001 to 2013, Michael worked at Hunter Fan Company in various roles, including Senior Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Global Sourcing & Quality, and Director of Global Sourcing. In these positions, they managed global operations, established a China office, and developed strategies to lower costs and improve supply base efficiency.

Prior to Hunter Fan Company, Michael worked at Newell Brands from 1996 to 2001. Michael held the roles of General Manager of Asia Sourcing, Director of Procurement, Project Manager, and Commodities Manager. During their time at Newell Brands, they led sourcing and procurement efforts, introduced Six Sigma tools, and successfully transitioned manufacturing to lower-cost Asian suppliers.

Overall, Michael Ritter has a strong background in supply chain management, operations, and procurement, with experience in leading global teams and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Michael Ritter attended Bowling Green State University from the year 1986 to 1990. Michael completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Production Operations Management and Procurement Management. Additionally, Michael has obtained a certification as a Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) from the Institute for Supply Chain Management (ISM). However, the specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.