Russell Elliott
South Lyon,MI
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing 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. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 12 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Supply Chain Manger
Pratt Miller
08.2021 - Current
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Supervised 16 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital.
- Government Property Administrator
Purchasing Manager
Pratt Miller
02.2010 - 08.2021
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Used multiple ERP systems to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
Purchasing Analyst
Pratt Miller
02.2005 - 02.2010
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Utilized data analytics to identify and resolve supply chain issues and improve overall performance.
- Implemented best practices and process improvements to boost supply chain performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI04.2010
Skills
- Supply Chain Management
- ISO 9001:2015 Standards
- ERP Experience
- Federal Contracting
- Negotiating
- Logistics Management
- International Purchasing
- Relationship Building
- Inventory Analysis
- Performance Tracking
Certification
Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management and Procurement - Michigan State University
Timeline
Sr. Supply Chain Manger
Pratt Miller
08.2021 - Current
Purchasing Manager
Pratt Miller
02.2010 - 08.2021
Purchasing Analyst
Pratt Miller
02.2005 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Wayne State University
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