Diane Russell
Lebanon,ME
Summary
Detail-oriented and methodical Senior Buyer and Supply Chain Coordinator adept at maintaining strong relationships with vendors, customers and internal stakeholders. Team-oriented and hardworking with an analytical and organized nature. Excellent at creating strategies and leading execution of all supply chain activities, including procurement and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Ready to bring 6+ years of experience and take on a challenging new role.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Coordinator
FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
03.2020 - Current
- Transitioned to job title Supply Chain Coordinator from Senior Buyer/Supervisor when FMH was acquired by HCA on 03/01/2020
- Work on day-to-day functions of Supply Chain Department with SCD and Couriers
- Work on monthly Orec report.
- Managed complex equipment storage operations while effectively partnering with intermediary departments to complete projects.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Par management and optimization.
Senior Buyer/Supervisor
FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 03.2020
- In January 2015 was promoted to Senior Buyer/Supervisor to lessen time Senior Director of Procurement and Project Management needed to be on-site for day-to-day function of Materiels Management Department
- In 2017 I worked with Meditech to build MM module from start to finish
- Maintained Meditech 6.1 MM Module until 2022 when HCA transitioned to expanse
- Worked with Revenue Management interface NThrive to ensure that FMH Chargemaster was accurate and up to date.
Buyer/Supervisor
FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
04.2014 - 01.2015
- In April 2014 was promoted to Buyer/Supervisor and at that time I took over all kronos management for Materiels Management Department
- Worked closely with Senior Director of Procurement and Project Management on hiring staff, scheduling employee time off requests, employee grievances, employee holiday coverage, and employees’ annual reviews
- As Buyer/Supervisor I changed function and flow of warehouse and reworked staff schedules for more efficiency
- Worked as liaison between MM Staff and Senior Director of Procurement and Project Management.
Buyer
FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
12.2013 - 04.2014
- In December of 2013 applied for open Buyer position and was promoted to Buyer
- As Buyer processed and oversaw all purchases
- Combining po #s per vendor making sure there were no duplicates, orders above usage, and reviewed all non-contract items being ordered
- Pulled daily requisitions in system to create pick lists for warehouse and po #s per vendor
- PO #s were reviewed and combined and ordered on vendors scheduled order days
- Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Worked with vendors, our warehouse, and department Directors on all product and equipment recalls and notifications.
- Worked with vendors on back orders and subs maintaining product list of approved subs in item master for easy reference.
- As Buyer it was my job to maintain our EDI system and our item/vendor master for ordering
- I worked with vendors and end users to set up offsite ship-to accounts
- I worked with our GPO, Yankee Alliance-Premier on contract tiers and pricing to ensure we were utilizing our contracts to maximum
- I worked with GPO, vendors, and department Directors on annual Budgetary Capital Quotes for equipment and on immediate Capital and standard purchase quotes
- I worked on monthly OREC and OPAY reports to ensure open receiving was managed and worked with vendors and AP to get AP missing invoices
- Before NThrive I worked directly with FMH Revenue Management to make sure charge codes were built correctly and maintained.
- Attended monthly New Product meetings with clinical staff and department Directors. Provided contract product options requested with samples and SDS info. Brought cost-saving opportunities to monthly meetings to discuss product change.
Materiels Department Specialist
FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
02.2013 - 12.2013
- Held the position of Materiels Department Specialist
- As Materiels Department Specialist I was responsible for shipping, receiving, and ordering for onsite warehouse
- Worked closely with main distributors Owens and Minor and Cardinal Health
- While working in this role I was able to take on more purchasing responsibilities and to learn integrated systems, EDI, etc.
- Monitored inventory of departmental supplies and replenished items to enable normal operations.
Inventory Control Courier
FRISBIE HOSPITAL
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Worked in Materiels Department for 4 months as Inventory Control Courier
- Cross-trained in many jobs in shipping, receiving, and ordering
- Worked with coworkers in department and filled in where needed.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
Cold Prep/Patient Cook
FRISBIE HOSPITAL
08.2008 - 07.2012
- I was employed at Frisbie Memorial Hospital Food and Nutrition Services 4 years and in that time I worked as supervisor, assistant nutrition care worker, am and pm patient cook, cafeteria cook, cashier, and patient tray assembly.
Owner/Operator
SEACOAST AUTO TRANSPORT
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Scheduled and oversaw all pick-ups and deliveries of customers' vehicles
- Hired drivers and negotiated contract agreements with drivers and customers
- Maintained excellent customer service by ensuring all parts of transport of vehicles were properly scheduled and timelines met
- Maintained computerized record keeping
- Reviewed all BOLs for accuracy
- Handled all incoming and outgoing invoicing for the company.
General Manager
FRIENDLY'S RESTAURANT
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Managed all day to day functions of restaurant
- Scheduling of all managers and staff
- All ordering and invoicing
- All Stock and inventories
- Payroll and banking.
Owner/Operator
MACPRODUCTS
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Internet based company that sold used Apple computer parts worldwide
- Purchasing, online marketing strategies, Apple laptop repair, packaging and shipping
- Online customer service including troubleshooting.
Co-Owner/Operator/Bookkeeper
THE TACO SHACK
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Managed day to day functions consisting of food prep, inventory, and cash drawer
- Handled all management and hourly employee scheduling
- Hired and Trained new employees
- Implemented and maintained computerized record keeping including A/P, cash sales, and financial statements
- Review and approve advertisements per responses received
- Developed budgets, projections, and cash controls
- Processed A/P and Sales/Inventory on a daily basis
- Printed weekly A/P checks and entered Payroll journal entries in a timely manner
- Other duties included the monthly reconciliation of bank statements and credit card receipts along with the month and year end closes.
Owner/Operator/Manager
BRIGHAMS RESTAURANT
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Managed day to day functions
- Hired and trained employees
- Cross trained all employees for better efficiency, fostered a team atmosphere for better customer service and work environment
- Handled all management and hourly employee scheduling
- Maintained all food and labor costs
- Responsible for payroll and weekly, monthly, and yearly inventories.
Skills
- Vendor Relations
- Supply Management
- Storage Oversight
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Expense Control
- Supplier Negotiation
- Staff Management
- Purchasing Oversight
- Supply and Demand Requirements
- Relationship Building
- Logistics Planning
- Medi Tech 61 Experience
- Cost Controlling
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Logistics Management
- Product Management
Timeline
Supply Chain Coordinator
FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
03.2020 - Current
Senior Buyer/Supervisor
FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 03.2020
Buyer/Supervisor
FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
04.2014 - 01.2015
Buyer
FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
12.2013 - 04.2014
Materiels Department Specialist
FRISBIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
02.2013 - 12.2013
Inventory Control Courier
FRISBIE HOSPITAL
08.2012 - 02.2013
Cold Prep/Patient Cook
FRISBIE HOSPITAL
08.2008 - 07.2012
Owner/Operator
SEACOAST AUTO TRANSPORT
01.2005 - 01.2009
General Manager
FRIENDLY'S RESTAURANT
01.2002 - 01.2003
Owner/Operator
MACPRODUCTS
01.1998 - 01.2002
Co-Owner/Operator/Bookkeeper
THE TACO SHACK
01.1998 - 01.2001
Owner/Operator/Manager
BRIGHAMS RESTAURANT
01.1993 - 01.1998