Christian Martin - MBA

Partner Operations Manager

Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico

About

I am a strategic Supply Chain and Operations leader with over 15 years of experience driving efficiency, cost reduction, and revenue growth within the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry. Throughout my career, I have successfully transitioned tactical procurement and master planning into overarching operational success, currently targeting new challenges as a Planning, Purchasing, or Program Manager. My approach is built on a unique educational foundation: holding an MBA alongside degrees in Industrial Engineering and Informatics allows me to tackle supply chain bottlenecks from both a business leadership and a technical systems perspective. I specialize in leading high-performing, cross-functional teams, navigating complex corporate vendor negotiations—including mitigating backorders, managing credit limit constraints, and preventing price increases—and designing data-driven forecasting models. Whether it is optimizing ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), building automated tools from scratch to reduce processing time, or securing critical electronic components for top-tier global clients, I am passionate about building resilient supply chains that directly support company growth.

Experience

  • Partner Operations Manager at TD SYNNEX
    May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

    • Direct end-to-end partner operations for the USA and Canada, focusing on top-line revenue growth and complex vendor relations. • Manage high-stakes corporate vendor negotiations, successfully navigating backorders, unfulfilled orders, and credit limit factors to secure optimal margins. • Designed and deployed advanced VB Excel macros to automate workflow reporting, reducing processing time by 90%. • Expedite purchase order processing and proactively identify high-potential sales opportunities, consistently exceeding forecasts for key enterprise accounts.

  • Master Planner at Sesajal S.A de C.V.
    Aug 2017 - May 2018 · 10 mos

    Led a high-performing supply chain department (3 direct, 15 indirect reports) and transformed the team into a data-driven operation. • Spearheaded the implementation of comprehensive KPIs across all supply chain departments. • Managed the Master Production Plan within SAP, achieving an 80% improvement in customer forecast accuracy. • Standardized BOMs and SKU management, driving significant improvements in inventory control.

  • Master Planner at Millison Technologies Inc (ARBOMEX LCM, SA DE CV)
    Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Cross-Functional Leadership: Spearheaded a cross-functional initiative aligning planning, warehouse, and shipping operations, resulting in best-in-class on-time deliveries. Managed a team of 4 direct and 32 indirect reports. Supply Chain Optimization: Balanced production lines and created optimized master production schedules through rigorous data analysis and proactive raw material forecasting. Supplier Relations: Secured critical deliveries for tier-one customers through skillful negotiation and consistent execution of favorable supplier terms.

  • Sr Buyer at Jabil
    Jul 2015 - Apr 2016 · 10 mos

    Strategic Sourcing: Executed highly cost-effective contracts for critical components (PCBs, metallics, software/tooling kits), delivering massive capital savings for key accounts including Cisco. Risk Mitigation: Proactively resolved critical shortages and supply chain disruptions through expert negotiation, maximizing E&O (Engineering Order) opportunities. Quality Assurance: Maintained exceptional product quality by rigorously reviewing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and ensuring alignment with strict production forecasts.

  • Sr Buyer at Multi-Color Label Corporation
    Feb 2015 - Jul 2015 · 6 mos

    Cost Reduction: Streamlined the regional supply chain for raw materials, tooling, and freight, securing highly favorable pricing models through aggressive vendor negotiations.