
Christopher Whitney
Working in the cruise industry, I learned very quickly how to survive via the "sink or swim" approach... | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
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Christopher Whitney’s Expertise Working in the cruise industry, I learned very quickly how to survive via the "sink or swim" approach and to be, figuratively, thrown overboard. After earning my Bachelor of Science degree, I was offered a role to manage the supply of a very high end cruise ship where the guests could request anything they wanted. If we did not have it on board, we made it available. My role was to procure all the supplies; food, beverage, hotel supplies, linen, uniforms, etc. to St. Croix, USVI each week. My first week, I called my boss for direction on something. He replied, “I am in Miami, you are in St. Croix, what do you want me to do from here?, figure it out.” I did figure it out and after a year of supporting this vessel, I was promoted to the role of supporting 3 additional vessels based on both coasts of the US, and then globally; Italy, Spain, Greece, Guam, Tahiti and Canada. I have utilized this foundation of resourcefulness, continuing my growth in procurement and supply chain ever since, working with vendors throughout the world. Although my boss initially made me angry, I thank him every day for the valuable lesson he taught me – Figure It Out!! I have created a rewarding career as a forward-thinking Global Supply Chain and Procurement Executive. Those I’ve worked with will tell you that I’ve been particularly effective in navigating the entire supply chain, from initial strategy tied to business mission through sourcing, vendor selection, negotiations, logistics and delivery of most cost-effective supply base. I figured it out! Specialties: Large-Scale Procurement Operations Supply Chain Systems Integration Global Sourcing Strategy and Logistics Cost Modeling and Pricing Strategy Channel Management Vendor Rationalization Vendor Management Process Re-engineering Customer and Employee Retention Cross-Functional Team Leadership Turnaround Leadership
Christopher Whitney’s Current Industry Ssp America
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Whitney’s Prior Industry
Planet Hollywood International
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Delaware North Companies
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Compass Group North America
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Ssp America
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Ssp America
Distribution-Supply Chain
Tue May 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
Compass Group North America
Director of Distribution Management
Thu Jan 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jan 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Compass Group North America
Director, Program Implementation
Tue Jan 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Thu Jan 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Compass Group North America
Director of Compliance and Implementation
Sat Jan 01 2005 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jan 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Compass Group North America
Category Manager, Procurement Division
Wed Jan 01 2003 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Jan 01 2005 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Delaware North Companies
Director of National Programs
Tue Oct 01 2002 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sun Jun 01 2003 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Planet Hollywood International
Vice President- Purchasing
Thu Jun 01 2000 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Jun 01 2002 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)