Christopher Rice
About Christopher Rice
Christopher Rice is an Associate Technical Program Manager, Data Science at Flexport in Bellevue, Washington. He has extensive experience in supply chain management and operations, having worked at West Monroe Partners and other firms.
Current Position at Flexport
Christopher Rice currently serves as an Associate Technical Program Manager, Data Science at Flexport. Based in Bellevue, Washington, he transitioned into this role in 2021. His responsibilities likely include managing data science initiatives within the company, coordinating between various stakeholders, and ensuring the timely delivery of technical projects that support Flexport's logistics and supply chain operations.
Previous Experience at Flexport
Before his current role, Christopher Rice worked at Flexport as a Trucking Consolidation Manager from 2019 to 2021. During this two-year period in Greater Chicago Area, he was responsible for overseeing truck consolidation operations. This role would have involved optimizing routes, managing logistics schedules, and working closely with trucking partners to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Career at West Monroe Partners
Christopher Rice spent several years at West Monroe Partners, starting as an Operations Excellence Consultant in 2014. He progressed through multiple roles, including Operations Excellence Experienced Consultant, Supply Chain Experienced Consultant, and ultimately Senior Supply Chain Consultant. His tenure at West Monroe Partners, from 2014 to 2019, was marked by engagements in various supply chain and operations improvement projects in the Greater Chicago Area.
Educational Background
Christopher Rice attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business, where he studied Supply Chain Management. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in this field from 2010 to 2013. Prior to university, he completed his high school education at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School.
Early Career Internships
Early in his career, Christopher Rice gained practical experience through various internships. Notably, he was a District Manager Intern at ALDI Stores in 2013, working in Valparaiso, IN. He also interned at Davidoff Communications in strategic consulting for two months in 2012 and worked as a Call Center Associate for 11 months the same year. Additionally, he had a two-month internship at CuteyBaby, LLC in Lombard, IL, in 2011, providing him with early exposure to the consumer goods industry.