Russ Brittain

Experience

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  Mutual of Omaha

  Aug 1997 - Nov 2009

  Supervisor

  Managed staffing requirements, planned and organized unit workflow and delegated responsibility. Coached staff to balance workload with stress tolerance, results orientation, inspiring initiative and adaptability. Built trust and strategic working relationships among team.

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  United Rentals Inc.

  Aug 2010 - Oct 2014

  Branch Manager

  Primary responsibility was to manage the operations to ensure productivity, customer service and profitability. This was accomplished by overseeing all sales efforts and business initiatives. Oversaw all safety matters, including audits, safety training, OSHA compliance, DOT regulations and drug and alcohol testing. Prepared reports, including profit and loss statements, monthly operation reviews, yearly budgets and other reports detailing operations status. Managed all personnel matters. Safety and trainings has been a key over the past four years. My store was 1521 days accident free under my direction. Show less

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  CF Industries

  Jun 2015 - now

  Compiles and analyzes data to keep informed on pricing trends, determine feasibility of buying products, and to establish price point objectives. Compiles information needed to source common material/supplies needed. Confers with suppliers and analyzes suppliers' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules. Reviews proposals, selects or recommends suppliers, and prepares bid packages. Follows up on orders placed, providing order status, verifies delivery dates, and maintains necessary records. Prepares purchase orders, maintains orderly reports including electronic filing systems. Maintains and analyzes manual and computerized procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality and performance. Maintains inventory reports including support of internal performance metrics as required. Utilizes data to assist with the analysis of supplier performance. Works cooperatively as part of the procurement team and with functional areas, as required, ensuring timely delivery of goods to customers. Assists with the collection of data needed to determine the best procurement approach such as direct purchase or bid. Show less

  • Procurement and Material Control Manager

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Procurement Specialist

    Jun 2015 - Apr 2023