Chris Hubbs

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Supply Chain Executive at RELEX Solutions

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Overview

Chris is a supply chain executive with 20 years of experience transforming multi-billion-dollar businesses at Fortune 100 companies like Target and Best Buy. He specializes in inventory management, demand forecasting, and logistics. He holds an MBA from Missouri State University and an executive certificate from the University of Minnesota.

Outside of work, Chris is an active networker who is energized by connecting with peers and industry experts at events. He is an alumnus of Luther College and shows a keen appreciation for community-focused companies and their local impact, actively celebrating their growth and success.

Unique fact: Chris believes that despite cultural and market differences, the fundamental challenges in retail supply chains are remarkably similar across the globe.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Late Adopter

Status Quo Seeker

They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Transformation
Has led numerous transformations involving organizational structure, processes, and systems for multi-billion-dollar businesses.
Retail Technology
Specializes in leveraging technology for omni-channel supply chains, demand planning, and integrated business planning.
Demand Forecasting
His experience includes roles as Director of Demand Planning at Best Buy and managing complex forecasting and replenishment systems.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

2022
Supply Chain Executive at RELEX Solutions
2018 - 2022
Senior Director Supply Chain at Patterson Companies, Inc.
2016 - 2018
Senior Director Supply Chain at Gander Mountain
2-1998 - 1-2016
Director Demand Planning - Forecasting at Best Buy
9-1994 - 2-1998
Inventory Manager at Target

Education

MBA from Missouri State University
Executive Certificate from UMN Carlson School of Management

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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