VP, Supply Chain at Medline Industries, Inc.
Lake Bluff, Illinois
VP, Inventory Management and Analytics @ Walgreens From May 2018 to November 2018 (7 months) Deerfield, ILConsultant @ Cap Gemini Ernst & Young From August 2000 to November 2002 (2 years 4 months) Consulting Intern @ Ernst & Young LLP From 1997 to 2000 (3 years) Chicago, ILVP, Supply Chain Special Projects @ Walgreens • Selected as...
VP, Inventory Management and Analytics @ Walgreens From May 2018 to November 2018 (7 months) Deerfield, ILConsultant @ Cap Gemini Ernst & Young From August 2000 to November 2002 (2 years 4 months) Consulting Intern @ Ernst & Young LLP From 1997 to 2000 (3 years) Chicago, ILVP, Supply Chain Special Projects @ Walgreens • Selected as part of 25 top executives to develop future state vision and strategy roadmap for Walgreens• Partnered with executives from across the company to understand patient and consumer trends, assess opportunities, build business cases, and develop implementation plans• Developed new Supply Chain strategy for Walgreens including transformation of systems and end to end flow of goods• Lead Store Operations and Supply Chain development of new operating model including external partnerships with healthcare providers From September 2017 to April 2018 (8 months) Deerfield, ILVP of Inventory, EDI, Master Data Management, and Reverse Logistics @ Walgreens • Lead global inventory management organization including sales of ~$27B and inventory of $4B• Lead direct-store-delivery supply chain including 3,000 suppliers• Reduced inventory by $400M; reduced store out of stocks by over 20%• Business owner for implementation of JDA inventory replenishment system for DC and store replenishment• Built strategy for integration of retail and ecommerce inventory management organizations• Lead transformation of seasonal business eliminating carryover of seasonal inventory and improving customer experience• Implemented standard work for key inventory management processes• Designed and implemented recruiting strategy and analyst rotation program hiring students from university with #1 ranked supply chain program From September 2015 to August 2017 (2 years) Deerfield, ILVice President Supply Chain - Logistics and Transportation @ Walgreens • Developed and implemented strategy for optimization of the end-to-end supply chain including frequency of delivery, quick unload, and optimized shelf replenishment processes• Oversaw development of Omni-channel fulfillment capabilities including store-to-home prescription deliveries • Increased % of customer orders delivered in 1 day by 28% and in 2 days by 19%• Established advisory board, consisting of military, academia, and industry executives, to advance the strategy and operational excellence for supply chain• Lead development of new organizational structure, talent development strategy, and workforce optimization plan for entire logistics and transportation division• Negotiated wholesale distribution contract worth $3.2B/year• Drove $15M/year in private fleet backhaul equating to a $14M increase in 5 years• Implemented JDA Transportation Management System• Reduced private fleet tractors by 20% through improved asset utilization From September 2013 to August 2015 (2 years) Deerfield, ILSenior Director, Product and Data Flow @ Walgreens Responsibilities include: Inbound and Outbound Transportation, Walgreen Private Fleet, Import transportation, Import Administration, Consolidation and Deconsolidation Centers, Customs Compliance, Supplier Logistics, Vendor Compliance, Product Flow, EDI/B2B ecommerce, Logistics Accounting, Supplier Data Sharing, Supplier Process Improvement, Item and Vendor Data Management, Distribution Planning and Administration, Product Recalls, Logistics analytics.• Developed strategies to improve the flow of product in the end-to-end supply chain (manufacturing to DC to store)• Oversaw approximately $800M of logistics and transportation spend including 3 import distribution centers, 3 domestic consolidation centers, private truck fleet (i.e., 800 tractors, 1800 trailers, and 1,000+ drivers), intermodal, import and domestic ocean, air, small parcel, courier, LTL, TL, and a company car fleet• Designed the Walgreen Supplier Collaboration Forum bringing top suppliers together to improve supply chain performance and to design the future state supply chain systems and processes• Performed due diligence and post-merger integration activities for acquisitions of Duane Reade, drugstore.com, and USA Drug• Redesigned Walgreen supplier portal to improve forecasting and inventory management processes • Supported Lean and Standard Work implementation in Walgreens DCs and Transportation• Reduced ocean transportation expense $21M by increasing cube utilization and negotiating lower rates• Decreased distribution center labor expense $5M by optimizing inventory ordering parameters• Responsible for 140 employees, 2 import consolidation facilities, and 1 import deconsolidation facility• Developed and implemented strategic sourcing strategy for transportation • Implemented a comprehensive safety program for Walgreens Transportation • Responsible for selection and implementation of a new Sterling EDI platform From March 2009 to August 2013 (4 years 6 months) DeerfieldDirector, Logistics and Transportation Services @ Walgreens Responsible for Transportation (LTL, courier, TL, domestic ocean, IMC), Logistics, Product Flow, Logistics Accounting, Budgeting, and Vendor Collaboration - Reduced small parcel expense by $12M annually through mode optimization and rate negotiations - Developed $1B operating budget representing 18 distribution centers, 15 fleet operations, 250 corporate FTE’s,and over 1B orders filled - Oversaw changes in company car program resulting in expense reduction of over $6M annually - Implemented a backhaul/customer pickup program generating over $6M in annual revenue - Developed a network of courier hubs to support expedited flow of pharmaceutical and promotional merchandise to Walgreen stores From December 2008 to February 2009 (3 months) Deerfield, ILManager, Product Flow, Vendor Collaboration, and Logistics IT @ Walgreens - Lead vendor collaboration department and initiatives to improve supplier and carrier performance - Improved EDI accuracy over 80% by implementing new exception alerts and reporting - Implemented Standard Work in distribution centers reducing pick errors by 24% and reducing labor by over $3M annually From February 2007 to November 2008 (1 year 10 months) Deefield, ILManager, Product Flow and Logistics IT @ Walgreens - Lead systems development of supplier and carrier-facing systems for logistics- Enhanced appointment scheduling system reducing missed DC appointments by 90% - Implemented new systems and hardware to replace a manual process with an electronic, scan-based receiving system which lowered errors and increased productivity - - Developed and implemented systems to promote adherence to pharmaceutical Pedigree laws- Established weekly forum bringing together DC’s, transportation, IT, and logistics to improve collaboration and implement a more agile systems development lifecycle From June 2005 to January 2007 (1 year 8 months) Deerfield, ILManager, Product Flow @ Walgreens - Responsible for improving the flow of product in the Walgreen supply chain - Developed a process and tools used to enhance inventory balancing between DC’s - Implemented exception alert framework which improved store service levels by 67% - Designed strategy for fresh foods (donuts, bagels, muffins, coffee) distribution to urban stores From November 2003 to May 2005 (1 year 7 months) Deerfield, ILSenior Analyst, Product Flow @ Walgreens - Created system to optimize number of inventory stocking points of 18,000 items reducing inventory by $3M - Served as senior analyst on an internal supply chain consulting team tasked with improving the flow of product within Walgreens' supply chain. From November 2002 to October 2003 (1 year) Deerfield, ILVP, Supply Chain @ Medline Industries, Inc. Responsible for the end to end supply chain including inventory management, analytics, demand planning, supply planning, master data management, and distribution. Greater Chicago Area
Walgreens
VP, Inventory Management and Analytics
May 2018 to November 2018
Deerfield, IL
Cap Gemini Ernst & Young
Consultant
August 2000 to November 2002
Ernst & Young LLP
Consulting Intern
1997 to 2000
Chicago, IL
Walgreens
VP, Supply Chain Special Projects
September 2017 to April 2018
Deerfield, IL
Walgreens
VP of Inventory, EDI, Master Data Management, and Reverse Logistics
September 2015 to August 2017
Deerfield, IL
Walgreens
Vice President Supply Chain - Logistics and Transportation
September 2013 to August 2015
Deerfield, IL
Walgreens
Senior Director, Product and Data Flow
March 2009 to August 2013
Deerfield
Walgreens
Director, Logistics and Transportation Services
December 2008 to February 2009
Deerfield, IL
Walgreens
Manager, Product Flow, Vendor Collaboration, and Logistics IT
February 2007 to November 2008
Deefield, IL
Walgreens
Manager, Product Flow and Logistics IT
June 2005 to January 2007
Deerfield, IL
Walgreens
Manager, Product Flow
November 2003 to May 2005
Deerfield, IL
Walgreens
Senior Analyst, Product Flow
November 2002 to October 2003
Deerfield, IL
Medline Industries, Inc.
VP, Supply Chain
Greater Chicago Area
What company does Jason Elliott work for?
Jason Elliott works for Walgreens
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Jason Elliott is VP, Inventory Management and Analytics
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Jason Elliott works in the Hospital & Health Care industry.
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