Robert Rusk
Supply Chain Executive
Toronto,ON
Summary
Successful Executive Director with over 20 years of demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results. Offering outstanding communication and cross-culture team management skills. Ambitious team leader adept at creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders and effectively aligning with and supporting key business initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director - Global Brand SC Operations
MAC
04.2015 - Current
- Ensure that business risks are identified, translated into Brand impacts and effectively communicated to appropriate Global/Regional stakeholders to support strategic decision making by partnering with Global and Regional supply chain key players
- Lead and develop team to provide exceptional strategic support on Customer Service, Inventory Management, and Risk Aversion
- Builds team capability to influence and shape business strategy as it relates to Supply Chain risks and opportunities
- Communication point person to Global Business Leaders with regard to Brand service performance, future service projections, risk and risk mitigation strategies/status
- Engage with and guide Regional Supply Planning in resolution of issues, as required
- Define and implement improved processes for integration of supply chain performance into SIOP process
- Recommend best practice solutions related to Global inventory deployment and allocations for basic items by working in concert with Regional Supply Planning Teams
- Drive repacking / reformulation/ focus factory transfer execution processes to ensure balancing of inventory and avoidance of destruction by coordinating and communicating effectively with regional supply planning teams
- Drive continuous improvement in inventory performance by reviewing and analyzing service and inventory information, adding brand intelligence to assist in determination of root cause and propose corrective actions
- Leverage strong project management skills in oversight of Global Line Edit/Line Maintenance process, BOM management and Phase In - Phase Out (Soft Phase)
- Align department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
Director
MAC – New Launch Management, Skincare & Kits
07.2010 - 03.2015
Manager
MAC – New Launch Management
01.2007 - 06.2010
Short Range Planner II / III
ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED
07.2002 - 01.2007
Skills
- Operational Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Industry Expertise
- Risk and Mitigation Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Relations
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
Timeline
Executive Director - Global Brand SC Operations
MAC
04.2015 - Current
Director
MAC – New Launch Management, Skincare & Kits
07.2010 - 03.2015
Manager
MAC – New Launch Management
01.2007 - 06.2010
Short Range Planner II / III
ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED
07.2002 - 01.2007