Chris Palmer

Chris Palmer has extensive work experience in supply chain and logistics management. Chris currently works as a Supply Chain and Logistics Manager at Infinitesima Limited. Prior to this, they were a Senior Operations Manager in the supply chain department at Sophos for over six years.

Before joining Sophos, Chris worked as a Supply Chain and Purchasing Manager at P2i, where they managed all aspects of logistics, manufacturing, test and validation, and procurement functions within the Operations department. Chris also planned and allocated manpower resources to ensure timely delivery of products.

Chris has also held positions such as Technical Product Manager at Delta Impact, Operations Manager at PassivSystems, and Supply Chain Product Analyst as well as Hardware Sustaining Team Leader at 3Com Corporation. In these roles, they have gained experience in project management, supplier negotiation, and design optimization to improve product value and supportability.

Chris started their career as a Deputy Lab Manager, System Design at G.E.C. Marconi Sensors. In this role, they served as the system design authority for a major production contract and managed specific customer enquiries.

Overall, Chris Palmer's work experience showcases their expertise in supply chain management, logistics, operations, and project management across various industries.

Chris Palmer completed their education in a chronological order. From 1982 to 1989, they attended The Ridings High School in Winterbourne, Bristol, where they obtained A' levels and O' levels in subjects like Mathematics, Physics, Further Mathematics, Theatre Studies, and General Studies. Later, from 1990 to 1993, Palmer pursued a BEng degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Leeds University. Following this, from 2003 to 2007, they enrolled at Open University and completed an MSc degree in Manufacturing; Management and Technology. Most recently, between 2017 and 2019, Palmer studied at CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, where they attained a Diploma in Procurement and Supply.