Supply Chain Analyst

Gregory Russell

Pearland, TX 832-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/greg-russell *******@*****.***

Management Professional

Logistics Operations Sourcing Analytics

Natural leader and driven self-starter with expertise in all facets of logistics and sourcing management within high-profile corporations. Strong background in SAP, transportation, operations management, and customs. Communicative, personable, and skilled in collaborating with all members of an organization to achieve business goals. Instrumental in streamlining processes and implementing technology solutions to enhance productivity and incorporate shifting market trends.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Negotiations

KPI Measurements

Budgeting & Forecasting

International Transportation

Efficiency Optimization

Cost Reduction

Data Analysis

Scheduling & Accountability

Project & Process Management

Auditing & Regulation Compliance

Cross-Functional Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SABIC, INC., Houston, TX 2022 – current

Manager, Logistics Domestic

Compile the yearly budget and manage spend including monthly reporting to evaluate and create an effective balance on service levels and cost to serve. Facilitates the development of line-of-sight metrics to link logistics activities to company's strategic initiative around cost reductions. Leads in negotiations to secure contract awards for all modes of domestic transportation and warehousing. Designs and ensures EHHS procedures and protocol are followed by 3rd party logistics vendors through evaluation of monthly KPI measurements

Key Contributions:

Direct budgetary development and ownership (Annual Operating Plan) of $34+ million in Transportation and Warehousing throughout tenure.

Responsible for people management and development of 6-person team consisting of warehousing, accounts payable and all domestic mode operations (TL, LTL, bulk truck, bulk rail).

Drove plan and team capitalizing on YTD spend: $28.6MM vs a plan of $38.6MM (-26% reduction) & DTW/kg sold is $0.257/kg vs plan of $0.344/kg (-25.3% reduction) in 2024.

Coordinated Date to Promise (DT1P) KPI goal of 95% on time for Americas by improving logistics Ship (99.2%) & Deliver (99.3%) performance.

Uncovered annualized Total Cost Out (TCO) opportunities in 2025 of $1.1MM (warehousing) and $600K in (truckload) procurement savings.

SABIC, INC., Houston, TX 2018 – 2022

Sr. Analyst, Logistics 3PL, TL/LTL

Owned and managed strategic 3PL relationship for operational excellence. Drove on-time performance (DT1P) and coordinated daily operations of truckload, LTL, Intermodal, small parcel and expedite modes. Primary backup for mode specialists handling daily operational duties for bulk truck, bulk rail and international container shipments. Performed data management through data mining, cost/benefit and problem analysis. Developed and maintained cost/kg. estimates, forecasts and cost models while monitoring and evaluating trends within the industry. Identified and supported transportation variable cost productivity through implementation and total cost out opportunities

Key Contributions:

Drove efficient QTR close meetings resulting in 9% volume increase and reduced domestic operational spend: $0.25/kg vs plan of $0.26/kg.

Effectively managed 3PL and assigned carriers resulting in exceeding (DT1P) KPI goal of 95% on time for Americas for 4 straight years

Drove consolidation efforts in domestic transportation generating Total Cost Out (TCO) opportunities of $400K+

ADVANCE POLYBAG, INC. (ACCREDO PACKAGING, INC.), Sugar Land, TX 2012 – 2017

Logistics / Traffic Manager

Oversaw warehouse operations and logistics for all aspects of domestic and international shipping. Supervised auditing, invoicing, freight traffic, and general service performance for numerous manufacturing facilities. Developed KPIs to actively track and monitor vendor productivity. Worked closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and ocean liners to prepare import/export documentation. Negotiated key contracts with air/oceanic carriers and trucking companies.

Key Contributions:

Successfully managed $3.5 M in annual shipments of over 4800 loads.

Eliminated 75% of container demurrage costs by establishing KPIs and restructuring processes.

Maximized profits reducing vendor costs by 15% by spearheading the implementation of logistics procedures

Achieved a violation-free record for 3 Department of Commerce audits.

SERVICE STEEL WAREHOUSE, Houston, TX 2010 – 2012

Logistics Manager

Directed supply chain distribution and served as company liaison to numerous manufacturers, suppliers, and consumers. Negotiated vendor rates and developed compliance protocols in accordance with company and state policies.

Key Contributions:

Achieved a $22 M increase in gross annual profit by hiring and retaining 22 top-performing drivers.

Saved $160,000 by strategically re-negotiating a 5-year contract.

Eliminated 35% monthly vehicle repairs via establishing periodic maintenance for 65 assets.

Increased delivery efficiency for 30+ contracted carries by monitoring drivers and eliminating unnecessary costs.

Passed 2 Department of Transportation audits with zero findings by restructuring the logistics department.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science in Business Management, University of Phoenix, Tempe, AZ, 2006

Certifications

Emergency Medical Technician Certification, 2016

Six Sigma Certification- Yellow Belt, 2022

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