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Chris D. Hubbs

Chris D. Hubbs

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Summary

Dynamic retail technology and supply chain executive with a proven track record of modernizing merchandising systems and delivering measurable business value across Fortune 100 and specialty retailers. Recognized for visionary leadership, deep systems expertise, and the ability to scale Agile delivery models across complex enterprises. Trusted advisor to C-level executives, blending strategic foresight with hands-on execution to improve inventory productivity, pricing, promotions, and customer experience.

Work History

U.S. Supply Chain Executive

Relex Solutions
  • Serve as executive partner to retail C-suites, aligning merchandising priorities with scalable technology solutions.
  • Guided a national pet retailer through Integrated Business Planning (IBP) modernization, achieving 13% forecast accuracy improvement and 10% inventory reduction.
  • Partnered with a cultural attraction retailer to replace manual Excel processes with statistical forecasting, increasing efficiency and decision-making.
  • Position RELEX modules for inventory optimization, promotions, assortment, and pricing, demonstrating measurable ROI.

Senior Director, Supply Chain Planning

Patterson Companies
  • Directed a high-performing team of supply chain professionals implementing SAP for master data, planning, and purchasing.
  • Achieved a 250 bps improvement in customer fill rates while reducing year-end inventory by 15%.
  • Developed enterprise-wide inventory optimization processes to maximize ERP capabilities.
  • Partnered with fulfillment centers and logistics to reduce inbound/outbound costs and improve flow.
  • Team achieved top Operational Health Index scores and led the company in diversity (78%).

Board Director

Oracle Supply Chain User Group
  • Elected by peers to guide Oracle retail product strategy and future system roadmaps.
  • Facilitated collaboration between Oracle leaders and global retailers to enhance merchandise system functionality.

Senior Director, Inventory Management

Gander Mountain
  • Led a 35-person team across forecasting, planning, and purchasing, overseeing $1B in annual inventory spend.
  • Reduced inventory by 20% while improving instock rates by 6% overall and 17% in high-volume SKUs.
  • Reinvigorated CPFR processes, improving On-Time-Right-Quantity by 12% YoY.
  • Introduced new KPIs for allocation and SKU-level performance, strengthening visibility and decision-making.

Director, Demand Planning

Best Buy
  • Directed a 62-person demand forecasting team supporting all categories.
  • Improved forecast accuracy by 35% while managing a $3.5M budget.
  • Partnered with Oracle Retail scientists to co-develop enhancements in RDF and replenishment software.
  • Vendor collaboration boosted fill rates from 70% to 92%.
  • Recognized by universities for industry-academic partnerships after hiring and training 140+ forecasting professionals.

Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning Operations

Best Buy

Inventory Manager, Consumer Electronics

Target Corporation

Education

MBA -

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO

B.A. - Economics

Luther College
Decorah, IA

Skills

  • Enterprise Merchandise & Supply Chain Systems
  • Agile / SAFe Transformation & Product Mindset
  • Forecasting, Allocation, Replenishment, Pricing & Promotions
  • Product Lifecycle & Master Data Management
  • ERP & Retail Planning Platforms (Oracle, SAP, RELEX, JDA/Blue Yonder)
  • Technology Strategy & Future-Ready Architecture
  • Data, Analytics & Predictive Insights
  • Executive Collaboration & Transformation Leadership

Professional Activities

  • Minnesota Governor’s Technology Round Table – Advisor
  • Frequent keynote speaker at Oracle Retail Industry Connect
  • Guest lecturer, Metropolitan State University & Luther College

Executive Leadership Training

Executive Leadership Training, University of Minnesota

Timeline

U.S. Supply Chain Executive

Relex Solutions

Senior Director, Supply Chain Planning

Patterson Companies

Board Director

Oracle Supply Chain User Group

Senior Director, Inventory Management

Gander Mountain

Director, Demand Planning

Best Buy

Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning Operations

Best Buy

Inventory Manager, Consumer Electronics

Target Corporation

B.A. - Economics

Luther College

MBA -

Missouri State University

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