Scott Clifford

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Head of Global Strategic Sourcing @ FORTNA
Marietta, GA, US
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Having been actively involved in sports during my teen years, participated in speech and debate tournaments, and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, I honed at an early age my drive to win, my appreciation of teamwork and my ability to organize and communicate my thoughts. These early life experiences instilled in me a foundational confidence, and a comfort in interacting with people of varying ages and backgrounds. Today I apply those insights as a forward looking multi-dimensional global Operations Executive in orchestrating high yield supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, and real estate strategies. I am skilled in building and guiding high-performance teams and organizations that deliver on aggressive revenue, cost reduction, capacity, quality and efficiency targets. I am adept at designing and executing creative solutions, having rolled out LEAN at two major companies, and led a global optimized sourcing initiative for another large organization. By blending strategic insight, keen intellect and deep subject matter knowledge with inspirational leadership, positive energy and engaging interpersonal style I deliver results in key areas. GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP - Developed and led global supply chain organization for newly created division of major capital equipment manufacturer with 150 total employees in HQ and regional execution centers in six countries. PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Developed and led year-long program of 121 separate initiatives achieving deep eight figures in combined savings across eight product lines. INTERNATIONAL SOURCING – Drove strategic sourcing and purchasing agreements for multiple companies valued at hundreds of millions of dollars and delivering combined savings of well into eight figures in Europe, China, India, and Mexico. MANUFACTURING - Turned around manufacturing operation including installing new management team, implementing LEAN, doubling physical capacity, starting second shift, and upgrading capital equipment, leading to triple digit increase in production. DISTRIBUTION - Expanded capacity and outbound shipping volume by triple digit percent by consolidating five warehouses into 1M SF distribution center, implementing new Warehouse Management System (WMS), and hiring new management team. REAL ESTATE/FACILITIES - Led real estate for 24 North American locations and managed acquisition, design, and buildout of new 150,000 SF headquarters. Led design, planning and permitting of additional office space, parking deck, innovation center, training and fitness center, and onsite cafeteria.

Scott Clifford's Current Company Details
FORTNA

Fortna

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Head of Global Strategic Sourcing
Marietta, GA, US
Scott Clifford Work Experience Details
  • Fortna
    Head Of Global Strategic Sourcing
    Fortna
    Marietta, Ga, Us
  • Oci N.V.
    Managing Director Supply Chain
    Oci N.V. Nov 2022 - Present
    Amsterdam, Nl
    🔹 COMPANY SNAPSHOTGlobal producer and distributor of nitrogen, methanol and hydrogen, driving forward the decarbonization of energy-intensive industries with production capacity spanning four continents. | $10B+ Revenue | 4K+ Employees🔹 LEADERSHIP ROLE & IMPACTRecruited by CPO and former supervisor at Vanderlande and tasked with establishing and growing a regional supply chain organization in NA supporting multiple Ammonia and Methanol based chemical manufacturing facilities.🔹 SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS• Established end-to-end supply chain team for construction of $1B+ clean ammonia facility in Beaumont, TX, adding expertise in procurement, contracting, materials management, and international logistics of large-scale capital equipment via ocean, air, barge, road and rail.• Elevated performance of plant-based procurement and established regional teams for strategic sourcing and inbound logistics leading to $20M+ in documented savings.
  • Vanderlande
    Vp Supply Chain, Manufacturing, And Real Estate
    Vanderlande Nov 2018 - Nov 2022
    Veghel, Noord Brabant, Nl
    🔹 COMPANY SNAPSHOTGlobal leader in design and installation of large-scale process automation equipment and solutions for the warehouse, airport, and parcel industries. Key customers include Amazon, UPS, FedEx and major airports worldwide. | $3B+ Revenue | 9K+ Employees🔹 LEADERSHIP ROLE & IMPACTRecruited to the North America executive team based on international experience and success developing and growing supply chain organizations. Led $250M P&L, 12 direct reports, and staff of 280+ overseeing $150M distribution, $40M manufacturing, and $200M real estate functions. 🔹 SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS• Established new management team, rebuilt sourcing and quality departments, and oversaw recruitment and onboarding of 50+ supply chain associates during period of $700M/230% revenue growth.• Led $26M/300% increase in manufacturing volume and rolled out LEAN Toyota Production System.• Consolidated five warehouses into a newly constructed million-sq-ft facility and improved distribution efficiency 160%, accuracy 90%, and expanded capacity by over 200% to allow for future growth.• Oversaw construction of new Class A, 150K SF North American headquarters. Detailed expansion plans for an additional 120K SF of office space, parking deck, innovation center, restaurant, training center, fitness facility and community park and trail system.
  • Calportland
    Sr. Director, Supply Chain
    Calportland Dec 2016 - Nov 2018
    Glendora, Ca, Us
    🔹 COMPANY SNAPSHOTThe largest building materials company producing cement and construction material products in the western United States. | $2B+ Revenue | 2K+ Employees🔹 LEADERSHIP ROLE & IMPACTRecruited to establish and lead a hybrid procurement organization with overall responsibility for strategic sourcing, purchasing, receiving, warehousing, and inbound logistics across 3 cement plants, 180 ready mix plants and 12 aggregate sites across eight western states. 🔹 SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS• Consolidated MRO suppliers and formed Tier 1 relationship with major distributor yielding 40% cost reductions.• Implemented third-party automated invoice processing system accelerating processing time and accuracy 80% and 40% respectively.• Negotiated new coal and railroad contracts delivering $2.7M savings.
  • Flsmidth
    Global Director, Supply Chain
    Flsmidth Apr 2012 - Nov 2016
    Copenhagen, Valby, Dk
    🔹 COMPANY SNAPSHOTA full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries with offices and large-scale plant installations in over 60 countries. | $6B+ Revenue | 16K+ Employees🔹 LEADERSHIP ROLE & IMPACTRecruited based on mining experience and track record of establishing and developing end-to-end supply chain organizations. Initially tasked to establish a N.A. supply chain organization for newly formed minerals division, subsequently appointed to lead four-location US manufacturing operation. Managed staff of 50+ locally and 150+ globally with $1.2B spend and $200M manufacturing capacity. 🔹 SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS• Developed and led global optimized sourcing initiative enabling $74M in savings through low-cost country sourcing, value engineering, volume concentration, and enhanced strategic sourcing.• Identified and developed 100+ suppliers and contract manufacturers in low-cost countries including China, India, Mexico, and Eastern Europe.• Held corporate-wide responsibility for selecting and transferring products from outside fabricators into company owned manufacturing in China, India, and the US.
  • Roseburg Forest Products
    Head Of Supply Chain
    Roseburg Forest Products Sep 2009 - Apr 2012
    Springfield, Oregon, Us
    Responsible for leading the North American purchasing and warehouse functions for a $1.5-billion manufacturer of wood products with 16 locations across 7 states.
  • Husqvarna
    Vice President, Procurement
    Husqvarna Jun 2007 - Aug 2009
    Stockholm, Se
    Responsible for leading the U.S. purchasing department and interfacing with the China sourcing office to procure $1 billion in direct material spend.
  • Acuity Brands Lighting
    Director, Indirect Sourcing
    Acuity Brands Lighting Dec 2003 - Jun 2007
    Atlanta, Georgia, Us
    Responsible for leading a team of sourcing managers and commodity specialists to optimize quality, delivery, and cost for direct and indirect categories across the nine business units in the US, Mexico, and Canada
  • Quadrem
    Director, Global Services
    Quadrem Jan 2001 - Dec 2003
    Amsterdam, Nl
    Responsible for developing and deploying electronic based supply chain solutions and processes for domestic and international corporations.
  • Rio Tinto
    Sourcing Manager
    Rio Tinto Jun 1994 - Jan 2001
    London, Greater London, Gb
    Responsible for establishing strategic sourcing agreements with multinational suppliers to leverage the buying power of Rio Tinto’s 10 major mining companies in North America, South America and Europe.

Scott Clifford Skills

Strategic Sourcing Procurement Supply Chain Purchasing Global Sourcing Supply Chain Management Management Inventory Management Manufacturing Leadership Negotiation Process Improvement Sourcing Lean Manufacturing Operations Management Cross Functional Team Leadership E Procurement Strategy Business Process Improvement Cost Reduction Contract Management Change Management Spend Analysis Supply Management Materials Management Supply Chain Optimization Six Sigma P&l Management Esourcing Procure To Pay Procure To Pay Supply Chain Risk Management Scrm Supplier Management

Scott Clifford Education Details

  • Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
    Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
    Business Administration
  • University Of Utah
    University Of Utah
    Metallurgical Engineering

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Scott Clifford attended Pepperdine Graziadio Business School, University Of Utah.

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