Steven Russell
Ashburn,VA
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 with a track record of success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Supply Chain Systems
Verizon
02.2022 - Current
- Supervised two staff members tasked with handling materials management, order processing, and field returns for reuse
- Designed a ticket system in Smartsheets for Verizon Business Group to handle expediting material and providing up to date material availability dates for Internal customers.
- Integrated ticket system into Procurement practices to automate expedite
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Designed and rolled out prioritization process in Smartsheets to allow for efficient allocation of constrained materials via Robotic Process Automation integration with SAP and Engineering systems
- Network Supply Chain representative for future ERP road map and processes
- General Process Improvement
Supply Planner
Verizon
08.2017 - 02.2022
- 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
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste such as using Robotic Process Automation to prevent material allocating to cancelled jobs
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Implemented Automation to improve Supply Planning Processes (such as automated reorder points and safety stock calculations).
- Responsible for $1b portfolio of material spend
- Charged with implementing overall process improvements and designing training documents
Senior Manager Demand Planning/National Sparing
XO Communications
10.2008 - 07.2017
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Conducted performance evaluations
- Originally over Demand Planning, National Sparing was added to area of responsibility end 2015 managing a national foot print of FSLs
- Key Achievements -improved Demand Planning processes, negotiated key Supplier agreements for improved material availability while reducing costs, key lead in Fulcrum CATS ERP Roll out
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings.
- Modified inventory control programs to maintain and enhance annual business plan.
Inventory Control Analyst
XO Communications
10.2006 - 09.2008
- Conducted quarterly site audits.
- Worked with Field Operations to keep inventory controlled according to established procedures.
- Checked work and purchase orders against actual materials and resolved variances.
- Gathered and analyzed data to forecast trends and set field stock levels.
- Resolved inventory system discrepancies.
Accounts Payable Coordinator/Cost Accountant
North American Land
08.2005 - 10.2007
- Processed check disbursements and reconciled related ledger.
- Tracked expenditures and prepared reports for records and management review.
- Completed month-end closings with journal entries and reconciling accounts.
- Managed disbursements on Construction Loans
- Tracked Project budgets
- Reconciled Commission reports
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Bookkeeping Manager
Static Specialists
02.2003 - 08.2005
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
- Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
Quality Assurance /Billing Clerk
Action Machined Products
11.2001 - 02.2003
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making. Primary products were medical implants and government aerospace components.
- Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
- Performed standard first article inspections and random sampling inspections to verify adherence to customer standards.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
- Inspected and maintained raw material Inventory to QA and Inventory standards
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Processed billing and invoicing
Credit Analyst
Lanco Corp
12.2000 - 11.2001
- Reviewed credit reports to comprehensively view customers' credit history and identify potential red flags.
- Analyzed credit scores to determine customers' creditworthiness.
- Made decisions and recommendations about extending lines of credit.
- Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
- Pursued delinquent accounts for receivables
Accounts Payable Clerk/Receiving Coordinator
ZO-Air Technology
12.1998 - 11.2000
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Receipted and inspected material
- Managed systems to support government contract requirements
Inventory Manager
Snapple Long Island
08.1998 - 11.1999
- Created and updated regular inventory reports and records.
- Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Maintained sufficient inventory levels to meet customer demands at all times.
Assistant Traffic Manager
Scalamandre Silks
08.1995 - 08.1998
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA05.2015
Skills
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Supply Chain Modeling
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Critical Thinking
- Planning and Coordination
- Conversant with SAP, ORACLE, and CATS ERP systems
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
- ORACLE Procurement Module Certified
Timeline
Manager Supply Chain Systems
Verizon
02.2022 - Current
Supply Planner
Verizon
08.2017 - 02.2022
Senior Manager Demand Planning/National Sparing
XO Communications
10.2008 - 07.2017
Inventory Control Analyst
XO Communications
10.2006 - 09.2008
Accounts Payable Coordinator/Cost Accountant
North American Land
08.2005 - 10.2007
Bookkeeping Manager
Static Specialists
02.2003 - 08.2005
Quality Assurance /Billing Clerk
Action Machined Products
11.2001 - 02.2003
Credit Analyst
Lanco Corp
12.2000 - 11.2001
Accounts Payable Clerk/Receiving Coordinator
ZO-Air Technology
12.1998 - 11.2000
Inventory Manager
Snapple Long Island
08.1998 - 11.1999
Assistant Traffic Manager
Scalamandre Silks
08.1995 - 08.1998
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Northern Virginia Community College
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