Imperial Supplies
Chris Hayes has a diverse work experience spanning several companies. Chris started their career as a Staff Consultant at Greenbrier & Russel in 1999. Chris then worked as a Programmer at Landstar System, Inc. from 2000 to 2001. Chris then joined Grainger as a Business Systems Manager from 2001 to 2011. Most recently, they held the positions of Director, Application Development and VP Information Technology at Imperial Supplies starting in 2011.
Chris Hayes attended Northern Illinois University from 1990 to 1995, where they completed their Bachelor's degree in Finance and Computer Science. Chris then went on to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at St. Norbert College from 2018 to 2021.
Imperial Supplies
Imperial Supplies is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Founded in 1958, Imperial services customers through a nationwide network of regional distribution centers. Imperial has built its reputation by offering customers highly efficient methods to order and monitor purchases. Our philosophy has been based on the partnership concept. We have formed relationships with our customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs. We have designed a system to reduce costs through efficient ordering means and stringent controls. This approach has made us the industry leader in pioneering new technology. - First national parts distributor to use barcode technology to automate order entry. - First to provide detailed, custom reporting. - EDI capabilities further enhance our customer interface system. - Custom corporate programs for customers' changing needs. - Fully Integrated Chemical Program - Product Recommendation and Standardization Programs. - Inventory Reduction Program - Supplier Diversity Policy.