Ruth Summers, Cscp

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Head of AME Regional Logistics at Vestas @ Vestas
Aarhus
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Denver, Colorado, United States, United States
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About Ruth Summers, Cscp

More than 30 years of experience in Global Logistics, Global Trade Compliance & Domestic Transportation. More than 10 years in the Oil & Energy sector. 2 years in eCommerce Fulfillment (CPG). Known for utilizing Lean fundamentals to restructure logistics processes leading to operational excellence. Strong ability to partner with all levels of management to ensure collaboration between functions. Accustomed to leading and engaging cross functional teams to satisfy both internal and external customers. Proficient at effectively negotiating contract terms and conditions with a consciousness for quality. Strives for tactical execution to optimize long term gains in performance and maximizing EBITDA. Key Business Strengths Logistics, Domestic Transportation & Distribution Operations | Logistics, Domestic Transportation & Distribution Integration – Mergers and Acquisitions | APICS – Certified Supply Chain Professional | Lean Six Sigma – Greenbelt | P&L Responsibility | Logistics, Transportation & Distribution Procurement | Risk Analysis Lead RFQ’s, RFI’s and Bids | Budgeting | Negotiations | Strategy | Global Trade Compliance | Incoterms Rules Project Management | Contract Management |TMS Procurement | TMS SME | Process Improvement Expertise Hazardous Material Transportation including Chemicals, Radioactive & Explosives | DOT Regulatory Adherence & Reporting | Free Trade Agreements | Free Trade Zones| Vendor Performance & Quality Management | Landed Costs Analysis | HS&E (Health, Safety & Environment) Adherence | S&OP Demand & Supply Training | Change Management | Cross Functional Team Leader | Training | MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project Management, SharePoint) | ERP (SAP, Microsoft AX) | Collaboration | Team Building | Strong Work Ethic | Self-awareness | Strong Organizational Skills – Planning and Effectively Implementing | Critical Thinking Reefer, Container, ISO-Tanks, Breakbulk and RO/RO (roll on-roll off) Operational and Commercial | Federal Maritime Adherence | Tariffs & Contracts | eCommerce Fulfillment (CPG)

Ruth Summers, Cscp's Current Company Details
Vestas

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Head of AME Regional Logistics at Vestas
Aarhus
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Ruth Summers, Cscp Work Experience Details
  • Vestas
    Head Of Ame Regional Logistics
    Vestas May 2022 - Present
    Aarhus, Dk
  • Canopy Growth Corporation
    Director, Logistics & Fufillment
    Canopy Growth Corporation Sep 2019 - May 2022
    Smiths Falls, Ontario, Ca
  • Halliburton
    Procurement Manager
    Halliburton Sep 2018 - Apr 2019
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Responsible for $400M in spend. Managed a group of 19. Was responsible for buying raw products, semi-finished products and electronics for the assembly of measuring-while-logging and drilling-while-logging tools. Completed Halliburton’s Lean Bronze program.
  • Dhl Industrial Projects
    Global Logistics Project/Contract Manager - Pennyslvania Chemical Project (Shell Franklin)
    Dhl Industrial Projects Feb 2017 - Aug 2018
    Bonn, Nrw, De
    Managing the Logistics and U.S Customs Brokerage for the 1st Petrochemical Plant built outside of the U.S. Gulf in 20 years. The project involves imports, exports, charters (air/ocean), in-country domestic moves and customs brokerage. Responsible for managing a global team to ensure all material is delivered timely, compliantly and most importantly safely. Yearly Logistics spend at approximately $20MM.
  • Dhl Industrial Projects
    Head Industrial Projects Customer Managers
    Dhl Industrial Projects Jul 2016 - Aug 2018
    Bonn, Nrw, De
  • Baker Hughes
    Director, Global Logistics Operations Integration (M&A)
    Baker Hughes Jan 2016 - May 2016
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Reported to the VP of Supply Chain. Set up a standalone global organization as part of a pending merger, which included a team of 55 Global employees. • Partnered with global and domestic providers to ensure master framework contracts valued at approximately $60 MM were aligned for day-one continuous operation, in order to meet customer expectations.• Defined, created and implemented a work flow in order to establish legal entities in 90 countries to guarantee Logistics operations. This initiative decreased the potential of fines, seizures and loss of importing and exporting privileges.• Redesigned a global supply chain network for future organization, to introduce a more Lean and efficient process.• Collaborated with IT and Global Trade Compliance department to guarantee logistics software was available for transactions, in order to move materials domestically and globally. Organized learning workshops with Freight Forwarders to ensure electronic data interchanged.• Oversaw the development of new or absent policies and procedures to present to potential buyer.
  • Baker Hughes
    Director, Global Logistics Operations - Western Hemisphere
    Baker Hughes Sep 2014 - Jan 2016
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Managed imports and exports for the Western Hemisphere. Managed a staff of 6 Direct reports and 150 Indirect reports. Responsible for a $210 MM budget, while reporting to the VP of Logistics and Distribution.• Created an outsourcing plan to high grade staff level expertise as well as reduce headcount, which saved more than $1.7 MM annually.• Utilized Lean Six Sigma fundamentals to standardize the Logistics operational functions from 9 separate processes to 1 Global process, while removing redundancies and handoffs.• Led a Packing and Crating cross product bid Request For Quote (RFQ) to consolidate and ensure consistency in rates and terms and conditions. This also established KPI’s for vendor quality and performance and saved $1.2 MM annually. • Held internal Job Fairs to support outsourced personnel to locate employment. This initiative generated employment for 15 employees.
  • Baker Hughes
    Sr. Manager Customer Service E-2-E (Order Managment And Logistics)
    Baker Hughes Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Managed an initiative to combine the Logistics and Order Management teams, to allow staff to manage orders from demand to delivery. Managed a staff of 1 Direct Report and 14 Indirect reports, while reporting to the VP of Supply Chain.• Managed a diverse team of 15 with expertise in domestic and international transportation, customer service, planning, and warehousing operations.• Partnered with Legal department to obtain clearance to consolidate cross product line material, which significantly reduced cost while improving velocity 35% YOY (2013-2014) and saving $1 MM annually. Also merged operations to reduce 8 handoffs between Logistics, Warehousing and Order Management.• Developed and maintained key reporting data from SAP, to evaluate staff KPIs and financial conditions to meet executive goals and metrics.
  • Baker Hughes
    Director, Logistics North American Control Tower
    Baker Hughes Feb 2012 - Sep 2013
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Oversaw imports and exports out of the United States and Canada. Processed more than 4,000 export and import shipments monthly via Air, Ocean, Truck and Courier. • Developed a program in coordination with Lone Star College for a credited Logistics 101 course, enhancing staff’s understanding and engagement of Global Logistics Operations and Trade Compliance. • Led a team that developed cross-product-line consolidations, lowering total freight cost as percentage of revenue, annualizing approximately $1.2 MM.• Led multiple Kaizen events to improve communication and velocity between functional groups.• Oversaw complete compliance of shipments exporting or importing into North America, eliminating potential compliance issues.• Counseled customer service, order management, finance, buyers and procurement on incoterm rules, responsibilities, and consequences of a rule used in a sales transaction, enhancing understanding of roles and potential risk.
  • Tesco Corporation
    Director, Global Logistics & Trade Complaince
    Tesco Corporation Aug 2010 - Feb 2012
    Hamilton, Hm 08, Bermuda, Us
    Director, Global Logistics and Trade ComplianceManaged the Global Logistics process and Trade Compliance to ensure timely and compliant shipments. Managed a team of 5, while reporting to the VP of Supply Chain.• Through the third-party transportation RFQ, was able to recognize 30% freight savings over the previous vendor (from $45 MM to approximately $34 MM YOY).• Developed and negotiated first formal transportation, distribution center and brokerage RFQs.• Coordinated the dismantling of Tesco’s Distribution center in Bryan, Texas and physically moved it to an interim third-party warehouse.
  • Baker Hughes
    Senior Manager, U.S. Exports
    Baker Hughes May 2010 - Aug 2010
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Managed a team of 4 Direct reports and 60 Indirect reports. Reported to the Senior Director of Logistics while managing a budget of $400 MM annually.
  • Baker Hughes
    Global Logistics Quality And Supplier Peformance Director
    Baker Hughes Sep 2009 - Aug 2010
    Houston, Texas, Us
    • Developed dashboards and worked with vendors to ensure corrective actions were created and maintained.
  • Baker Hughes
    International Transportation & Compliance Manager
    Baker Hughes Feb 2008 - Sep 2009
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Reported to VP of Supply Chain & Logistics. Part of a two-person team that renegotiated an Enterprise transportation initiative that saved $4.4 MM in 2009. Saved a division of Baker Hughes $1.2 MM by entering into direct ocean carrier contracts.

Ruth Summers, Cscp Skills

Logistics Supply Chain Transportation Supply Chain Management International Logistics Logistics Management Freight Freight Forwarding Import Contract Negotiation Export Ocean Management Negotiation Operations Management Procurement Shipping Pricing Warehousing International Trade Customs Regulations 3pl Purchasing Strategy Transportation Management Air Freight Contract Management Sales Leadership Supply Chain Optimization Budgets Project Planning Warehouse Management Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Petroleum Profit Marketing Customer Service Customs Brokerage Sap International Shipping Powerpoint Microsoft Word Software Documentation Ocean Freight Policy Analysis Credit Oil Process Improvement

Ruth Summers, Cscp Education Details

  • Texas A&M University Galveston Campus
    Texas A&M University Galveston Campus
    Maritime Administration (Business Administration For Shipping)

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