Total Sourcing Solutions, LLC


TOTAL SOURCING SOLUTIONS, LLC

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Total Sourcing Solutions is founded by Steve Trussell: I have 25 years of experience in sourcing and supply chain in multiple industries, including 10 years in the CPG industry running the global...

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Total Sourcing Solutions is founded by Steve Trussell:
I have 25 years of experience in sourcing and supply chain in multiple industries, including 10 years in the CPG industry running the global sourcing groups for 3 national-brand CPG companies. I spent 4 years working in the global sourcing group for the world's largest retailer, focusing on supplier management of private-label branded products. I have extensive experience in supplier management and development, having received Toyota Production System training while with Aisin Seiki, a Toyota-group company. Most recently, I have received my Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. My areas of expertise are:

* Strategic Global Sourcing
* Manufacturing Management
* New Product Development
* Quality and Project Planning
* Commodity Management
* Supplier Development
* Best Practice Implementation
* Process Management
* Team Building and People Development
* Lean Six Sigma

Throughout my working career, I have:
- Led and re-structured several global sourcing organizations for fortune 1000 companies.
- Developed successful sourcing strategies to move into new supply markets ( Eastern Europe, India)
- Developed supplier strategies for major brand launches, resulting in cost savings and margin improvements.
- Developed new tools and processes for sourcing organization at Walmart, resulting in better strategic visibility, supplier leverage, and communication across the enterprise
- Led integration and development of tools to more closely align the sourcing and merchandising teams in the areas of:
--> Assortment Management
--> Financial Planning and ROI analysis
--> Supplier/Item Strategies
--> Packaging initiatives to improve store-level execution

Training and Education include:
- BSBA in Business Administration
- MBA with International focus
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- QS9000 training
- Toyota Production System training (Aisin Seiki)
- Leading Edge Operations Strategy (MIT)

Multiple classes in retail management, including:
- Retail Math
- Assortment Management
- Retail and Technology

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