Jeff Russell
Darien
Summary
Seasoned supply chain leader with 8 years of experience at US Foods, recognized for driving strong business outcomes through strategic thinking, team development, and operational execution. Demonstrates a proven ability to navigate complex challenges, lead cross-functional initiatives, and deliver results through effective communication and mentorship. Brings a well-rounded, end-to-end understanding of supply chain operations with a consistent focus on performance, growth, and continuous improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Mgr Inbound Logistis - Central Region
US Foods
Rosemont
07.2024 - Current
- Managed inbound logistics for 19 distribution centers, overseeing 7 Load Planners and 1 Senior Analyst.
- Achieved 88.3% on-time delivery rates, the lowest spot rate in company history at 3.32%, and reduced negative load rate by 6.8% year-over-year.
- Reduced negative shipment costs by $325K and load frequency by 442 through proactive coaching and escalation efforts.
- Acted as Transportation & Logistics point of contact during SAP-to-SCPO(JDA) transition, aligning training and setup validation across 72 distribution centers.
- Spearheaded national tariff rate upload process in TMS to minimize spot exposure and enhance rate accuracy.
- Served as Transportation & Logistics subject matter expert for Manhattan TMS, providing guidance on system optimization.
- Led Transportation & Logistics Development Committee, initiating mentorship programs and professional development workshops focused on individual development plans.
- Facilitated workshops on interview preparation and effective communication skills for team members.
Sr Mgr Inbound Logistics -Systems & Lean Solutions
US Foods
Rosemont
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Led team of Optimization Managers to enhance US Foods managed lanes, achieving 97% order compliance.
- Implemented strategic initiatives with Chef'Store Load Planners, improving truck capacity by 16% and reducing transportation costs by $780k annually.
- Managed 25 contractors for tracking and tracing inbound shipments, boosting on-time delivery performance.
- Acted as SME for logistics systems, facilitating seamless use of TMS, NCR, and Fourkites.
- Directed Fourkites implementation, ensuring successful integration across Transportation and Logistics teams.
- Served as Project Manager on development committee, spearheading workshops and mentorship programs.
- Guided Load Planners through TMS testing processes to ensure smooth rollouts of updates.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding and training plans for Load Planners, sustaining long-term usability.
Manager, Central Fleet
US Foods
Rosemont
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed team overseeing 17 distribution centers in West region, optimizing transportation and backhaul strategies to increase GFI.
- Developed training on receiving best practices, raising backhaul on-time delivery from 74% to 87%.
- Created monthly performance reports for leadership, detailing metrics, challenges, and accomplishments.
- Introduced 'Buddy System' initiative in Transportation and Logistics, fostering collaboration among 64 participants.
Senior Buyer
US Foods
Rosemont
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Led a team of eight Buyers across three distribution centers, enhancing process efficiency and KPI achievement.
- Owned buying workstreams as the primary point of contact for the Anchorage distribution center launch, partnering cross-functionally to enable network expansion.
- Designed Buyer development programs, including workshops and training, aiding over 40 buyers.
- Drove spoilage reduction through targeted training and a cross-market inventory rebalancing program, reducing spoilage 60% in two months while improving service levels in high-need markets.
- Managed inventory sourcing for priority accounts, excelling in service-level goals during emergencies.
- Maintained warehouse capacity below 90% across temperature zones, ensuring optimal operations.
Buyer
US Foods
Rosemont
06.2017 - 04.2021
- Managed inventory for over 300 suppliers across four markets, exceeding KPIs in service levels and spoilage rates.
- Drove recovery strategies in underperforming areas, bridging supply gaps while achieving service-level and response-time targets.
- Led vendor and logistics optimization initiatives, enhancing freight revenue through re-blueprinting of vendor lanes in Upper Midwest and West Coast.
- Redesigned ordering processes for top vendors in six Midwest divisions, increasing efficiency and reducing warehouse capacity utilization by 15% within four months.
- Facilitated cross-functional communication between Replenishment, Sales, vendors, and logistics partners for high-priority accounts, improving visibility and reporting.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, OH05-2017
Skills
- Leadership and management
- Project coordination
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Transportation management systems
- Data visualization tools
- Process improvement
- Supply chain analytics
- Logistics optimization
Timeline
Sr Mgr Inbound Logistis - Central Region
US Foods
07.2024 - Current
Sr Mgr Inbound Logistics -Systems & Lean Solutions
US Foods
05.2023 - 07.2024
Manager, Central Fleet
US Foods
07.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Buyer
US Foods
04.2021 - 07.2022
Buyer
US Foods
06.2017 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
The Ohio State University