Vladimir Chuikov

Supply Chain & Procurement Executive | 15+ Yrs in Strategic Sourcing & Process Optimization | Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Supply Chain Advisor

Canada

About

Strategic and results-driven Procurement & Supply Chain executive with over 15 years of experience leading large-scale transformations, optimizing global operations, and delivering measurable business value across manufacturing and consulting sectors. As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, I specialize in designing and implementing high-impact sourcing strategies, streamlining end-to-end supply chain processes, and building agile, high-performing teams. My areas of expertise include: - Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relationship Management - Inventory & Working Capital Optimization - Procurement Digitalization & RPA Implementation - Lean Six Sigma, Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement - Cross-Functional Leadership & PMO Development I am passionate about leveraging data analytics, automation, and best-in-class procurement frameworks to drive cost savings, enhance operational resilience, and support sustainable business growth. Currently advancing my SCMP designation with Supply Chain Canada. Open to connecting with professionals in supply chain, procurement, operations, and consulting.

Experience

  • Supply Chain Manager at Badger Infrastructure Solutions
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Supply Chain Manager at Elmer's Manufacturing
    Feb 2023 - Mar 2026 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Transformed Supply Chain operations from reactive to proactive, establishing KPIs, dashboards, and standardized processes that increased inventory accuracy from 21% to 94% and successfully reduced total inventory on hand to under $10M for the first time in six years. • Overhauled the Supply Chain operating model by redesigning the division’s organizational structure, establishing robust segregation of duties, and increasing workforce cross-training by 85%, significantly improving operational resilience and continuity. • Improved company working capital by strategically negotiating extended payment terms (Net 45/60) with top 18 vendors, reducing the cash-to-cash cycle by 15%. • Developed and implemented a standardized Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) framework for resourcing projects, improving the accuracy of cost-impact calculations by 75% to drive data-driven procurement decisions. • Conducted comprehensive data analysis across Purchasing, Logistics, and Accounting functions, including 5-year vendor spend, PO trends, and logistics costs, to map high-level processes and establish the foundational data for developing formal commodity purchasing strategies. • Delivered substantial cost impact, including cost savings exceeding $1M annually and cost avoidance through data-driven business cases and strategic initiatives, while consolidating cost control and optimizing broker services, which reduced processing time by 66% and achieved $300k in annual savings with significant cost avoidance. • Led a full-scale warehouse relocation and optimization, expanding storage capacity by 75%, improving material flow efficiency by 50%, and reducing staff movement by 35%, resulting in a more agile and high-performing distribution environment.

  • Head of Procurement Excellence Department at NLMK Group
    Apr 2019 - Jan 2023 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    • Architected and deployed the future-state Procurement Service Center SLA, establishing enterprise-wide KPIs and accelerating end-to-end transactional cycle times by 30–50%. • Centralized and optimized enterprise procurement operations across IT, customs, CAPEX, and maintenance, transitioning 150+ FTEs and delivering 35% cost avoidance with a $1.5M financial impact. • Developed and executed a Lean CAPEX Procurement Transformation Roadmap, delivering 9 high-value initiatives that increased projects’ NPV by 15%. • Championed a procurement automation (RPA) program, digitizing and streamlining 15% of commodity tenders and generating 5% cost avoidance. • Built and coached a high-performing PMO team, upskilling 3 project managers in Lean, Agile, and Six Sigma to elevate service delivery and operational excellence.

  • Senior Advisory Consultant at EY
    Jun 2018 - Apr 2019 · 11 mos

    • Drove $1M in operational improvements by optimizing client processes through OEE, TPM, and Value Stream diagnostics, enhancing productivity and reducing downtime. • Developed and executed Make-or-Buy strategies, unlocking $500K in potential cost savings across multiple client engagements. • Secured a $3M project portfolio by leading end-to-end proposal development, tender submissions, and strategic client negotiations.

  • Caterpillar Inc. (St Petersburg City, Russia)
    • Supplier Development Engineer
      Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos

      • Elevated product quality and compliance, achieving critical KPIs (PPM) through strategic PPAP deployment, supplier audits, and RCCA initiatives. • Led supplier welding attestation aligned with corporate standards, resulting in a $40K financial impact from outsourcing.

    • Senior Project Manager
      Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      • Delivered multimillion-dollar cost savings, reducing final product costs by 3% and driving $450K in savings via process optimization and strategic sourcing. • Optimized procurement operations, implementing Make-or-Buy strategies and automating workflows with EDI solutions, cutting cycle times by 30% and boosting efficiency. • Built high-performing teams and supplier capabilities, leading welding attestations, mentoring Green Belts, and delivering 60+ hours of Six Sigma training to strengthen organizational expertise.

    • Buyer & Advanced Purchasing Analyst
      Aug 2010 - Mar 2014 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      • Transformed supply chain processes, reducing purchase order delays from 45% to 7% and slashing contract approval cycles by 50% across multiple divisions. • Executed New Product Implementation (NPI) from the purchasing side, ensuring the on-time launch of a new off-highway truck. • Generated $100K in cost savings by driving cost and inventory reductions and quality improvements for incoming goods.