1. RUSSELL C. DAVIES
78 Mountain Street, Ellington, CT 06092
413.526.2329 (H) ♦ 413.237.1789 (C) ♦ rdavies@hasbro.com
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Expertise in Supply Chain and Materials Management
Multidisciplined, accomplished executive leader supported by a 27-year career with one of the world’s leading
manufacturing organizations. Expertise in operational management, SAP implementation and supply chain management that
come together to produce strong profitability, cost management and productivity results. Strong strategic business planning
skills. Implemented effective process improvement programs and materials management functions to drive bottom-line
contributions. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate needs and merge disparate teams (union and non-union) to
support manufacturing and business objectives.
Self-motivated and decisive, with strong troubleshooting and business assessment skills. Ability to manage through change
and growth while remaining flexible to meet strategic plans. Strong industry knowledge and business leadership skills to
consistently manage complex scheduling, lead high-performance teams and implement efficient processes that ensure smooth
operations and quality products. Consistently generates respect and trust from key executives based on knowledge, business
savvy and proven ideas.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Manufacturing Process Improvement
• Startup / Turnaround
• Staff Development
• Project Development
• Systems Security Definition
• 6 Sigma Green Belt
• ISO and OSHA VPP Compliance
• Inventory Management
• Program Development / Implementation
• MRP Methodologies
• Workflow Optimization
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & ACHIEVEMENTS
HASBRO, INC. – East Longmeadow, MA - 1988 to Present
(Ascended through (Milton Bradley) Hasbro ranks with increasing levels of responsibility)
DIRECTOR OPERATIONS PLANNING/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SAP OPERATIONS (2012 to present)
Promoted to gain control over production planning, subcontracting, inventory management and overall operations planning
processes. Collaborate with regional and global clients to understand client/market requirements and develop long-term plans
to deliver on expectations while meeting internal financial targets. Oversee daily operations of production and inventory
planning processes. Provide strategic support and direction for implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Management concepts including development of ongoing process and system improvements, guidance for SAP team and future
project development activities. Responsible for contract manufacturing revenue targets; oversee four direct reports, eight tier-
two reports. Manage capital projects, cost reduction efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Achievements
• Site revenue of $100M, ensure build plans achieve revenue targets while minimizing overtime and subcontracting
expenses.
• Contract Manufacturing growth, identify new relationships and recruit new clients to support revenue targets.
• Employee engagement, restructured job classifications to allow growth opportunities within department.
• Client relationships/management, established a more transparent collaborative planning process with key customers to
enhance overall planning process.

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DIRECTOR NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SAP OPERATIONS (2010 to 2012)
Charged with defining and establishing all business-related activities required to launch a contract manufacturing business to
drive increased revenues from external sources. Responsible for conducting market analysis and research to identify potential
opportunities, competitive environment, and business positioning to grow market share within identified target market.
Responsible for direct sales, marketing and promotional activities to establish relationships with key clients and identified
client prospects. Provided strategic support and direction for system enhancements, guidance for SAP team and future project
development activities. Directed all capital project management; cost reduction efforts, continuous improvement initiatives and
ISO, OSHA VVP requirements.
Key Achievements
Successful in establishing contract manufacturing through the following activities/results:
• Instrumental role in generating $3.5M in revenue, over a two-year period established a client base that generated
consistent revenue despite tight, overseas competition.
• Established marketing campaigns, oversaw creation of both digital and print marketing materials. Established
promotional items/campaign to drive awareness at industry trade shows.
• Established key relationships, promoted business through relationships to generate sales/revenue leads.
DIRECTOR MANUFACTURING LOGISTICS & SAP OPERATIONS (2000 to 2010)
Promoted to turn-around and gain control over material costs, inventory management and overall manufacturing environment
results. Oversight of daily operations of Manufacturing raw material warehouse to establish process that controls work-in-
process materials. Provided strategic support and direction for implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Management including development of ongoing process and system improvements, guidance for SAP team and future project
development activities. Administered $5M budget and oversaw six direct reports, three tier-two reports and activities of over
thirty union employees. Directed all capital project management; cost reduction efforts, continuous improvement initiatives and
ISO, OSHA VVP requirements.
Key Achievements
Successful in turning around overall organization through the following activities/results:
• Instrumental role in maintaining zero price increases, and price reductions despite tight, overseas competition,
contributing to bottom-line results.
• Slashed inventory losses by 80% over two years through numerous process improvements and strict inventory control
measures including enhanced materials management processes, auditing programs, cycle counting programs and stock
crediting processes.
• Reduced inventory-carrying costs and eradicated redundant steps by implementing various Kanban’s in manufacturing
without incurring costs.
• Reduced manpower budget by 20%, indirect labor costs in material coordinating functions and overhead costs by
improving management of external storage functions.
• Boosted warehouse capacity 100%, by leading a $300K new storage system project; implemented new storage systems
within facility and currently developing two capital projects for approval – automated material handling and shop floor
data collection systems.
• Key role in implementation of ISO 9001 (2000), into facility and led upgrade for SAP (MRP) system from 3.0F to 4.6C;
restructured and corrected process of pallet identification from production into finished goods warehouse by utilizing
highly structured, effective 8D methodology.
• Delivered SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) implementation project $100K under budget and expanded SAP WM
(Warehouse Management) system to incorporate new work-in-process warehouse with RF functionality - a $500K project
brought in on time, within budget.
• Introduced process improvement programs including incoming count validation process, production auditing process,
tool crib receiving process; implemented master data creation process and warehouse cycle counting program based on
ABC material ranking based on dollars consumed.
• Streamlined organization to better utilize staffing; consolidated work areas to maximize employee workload and
introduced new technologies to enable a “work smarter” environment while increasing productivity.
• Provide ongoing employee training; introduced cross-training program to gain flexibility; conducted SAP training for
new and transferred employees; organize regularly scheduled safety sessions; conducted OSHA VPP and ISO 9001 2000
training.

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MANAGER MANUFACTURING LOGISTICS & SAP OPERATIONS (1999 to 2000)
Charged with reorganizing operations to improve budget, staffing and procedural issues while meeting demands of ever-
changing, demanding operation. Led all strategic planning, support and direction for implementation of Lean Manufacturing
and Supply Chain Management. Assumed budget responsibility for warehouse and SAP group; establish polices for handling
material flow and review/implemented all cost saving initiatives. Oversaw activities of six direct/tier-two reports and eighty
union employees.
Key Achievements
• Improved coordination of material flow throughout Site by expanding existing warehouse system to track work-in-
process materials and creating support position (material coordinators) in production areas.
• Attained significant reduction in external storage costs by eliminating 40+ storage trailers.
• Provided ongoing SAP system support, corporation’s most successful go-live implementation rollout and implemented
replenishment Kanbans in manufacturing.
• Contributed to accurate maintenance of SAP system by implementing production order management procedures for
operations and material master creation process.
• Driving force behind realization of dynamic manufacturing environment; realized greater productivity, quality and
performance by maintaining strong leadership and focusing on controlling costs.
• Significantly improved control over inventory and several completed orders previously plagued by missing material;
implemented WIP warehouse and established new procedures to prompt order completion.
• Reduced operating budget by 20% by abolishing non-value added movements in material handling and eliminating 80%
of external storage expenses.
CONFIGURATION ANALYST (1998 to 1999)
Accountable for leading transition from “home-grown” legacy manufacturing system into an MRP environment. Developed
and managed SAP implementation plan for Hasbro Games Group including management of testing and issues resolution.
Key Achievements
• Instrumental in ensuring system readiness for “go-live” launch and managed validation and compression of existing
structures into revised SAP structures.
• Incorporated international process inputs for potential global standardization and developed and executed system
testing and issue resolution activities.
• Initiated MRP approach in games manufacturing by creating and implementing new business processes.
SAP CORE TEAM MEMBER & CO-TEAM LEAD, Pawtucket, RI (1997 to 1998)
Provided evaluation of current business requirements concerning impact of SAP in a manufacturing environment. Involved in
testing, configuration and solutions recommendation. Reported findings to Sr. Vice President
Operations. Managed project planning efforts and milestone tracking of multi-plant implementation in USA and Mexico.
SENIOR PRODUCTION PLANNER / PRODUCTION PLANNER, East Longmeadow, MA (1988 to 1997)
Performed scheduling, execution and regulation of production operation to support master schedule. Maintained forecasting
information and generated monthly forecasts for Molding Department. Monitored Molding machine and cost variances and
tracked new molding development to point of manufacturing turnover for potential cost reduction improvements.
EDUCATION & SKILLS
MBA, Western New England College, Springfield, MA, 2004
BSS, Management, Western New England College, Springfield, MA, 1996
ABA, Business Administration, Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA, 1987
SAP Training - SAP20 SAP R/3 Overview, LO020 Procurement Processes, LO050 Manufacturing Planning, LO070
Manufacturing Execution, LO205 Basic Data - Discrete Manufacturing, LO210 Production Planning, LO230 Capacity
Planning, and LO935 Logistics Information Planning. Knowledge transfer, material management (MM) and production
planning (PP) implementation for U.S. and global organization.