Christopher Finch
About Christopher Finch
Christopher Finch serves as the SAP ERP Design Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked for 24 years. He specializes in ERP solutions that support the company's sales, manufacturing, and financial objectives.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Christopher Finch serves as the SAP ERP Design Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2000, contributing to the company's global operations for over 24 years. In this role, he focuses on enabling Harley-Davidson to meet its sales, manufacturing, and financial objectives through effective ERP solutions. Finch has been instrumental in large-scale global ERP projects, guiding them from the blueprint phase through realization and sustainment.
Educational Background
Christopher Finch has a diverse educational background. He studied at Milwaukee Area Technical College, where he earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Information Systems from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, he pursued studies in Information and Science Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he is currently working towards a Bachelor's degree, having attended from 2017 to 2020. Earlier, he also studied Commercial Art (Graphic Design) at Milwaukee Area Technical College, achieving an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from 1988 to 1991.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Christopher Finch gained valuable experience in production management. He worked as a Production Manager (2nd Shift) at Engel Tool and Forge Inc. from 1995 to 1999 and at MTE Corporation (SL Industries - Montevideo Technology Inc.) from 1993 to 1995. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in manufacturing processes and management, which he later applied to his ERP work at Harley-Davidson.
Specialization in ERP Functions
Christopher Finch specializes in Order to Cash (OTC) and Demand Planning & Scheduling (DPS) business functions within the ERP domain. His expertise includes extensive experience in continuous improvement and support efforts, which are critical for optimizing ERP systems. Finch has also led initiatives to extend SAP systems to Harley-Davidson's global sales subsidiaries and manufacturing sites, enhancing the company's operational efficiency.