Hubbard-Hall welcomes Noel Rutherford as Supply Chain Manager, where he will oversee the global purchasing activities for the company, including logistics and inventory.
Rutherford brings 30 years of experience in global vendor portfolio management, negotiating long-term and master purchase agreements, and working with technical teams to identify alternative materials and components when necessary. Most recently, he worked at Carling Technologies Inc (now part of Littelfuse Inc) as a Commodity Manager.
“I am excited to join the team and make a difference for the organization and our customers. With a background in Lean/Six Sigma and commodity management, the company’s mission of better results with less chemistry is one that speaks to my way of thinking and way of looking to drive excellence at all levels,” stated Rutherford.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University (Potsdam, NY) and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Finance from the University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT).
Rutherford reports to Carter Burningham, Director of Corporate Supply Chain, and will work out of the Waterbury, CT facility.
“Noel’s expertise in driving operational excellence will lead to strategic growth for the organization and expand value add for our customers. He has a proven track record for continuous improvement and establishing vendor alliances that will enable us to deliver on our mission to be our customer’s best supplier,” says Burningham.
Founded in 1849, Hubbard-Hall is the oldest independent chemical distributor in the United States. Hubbard-Hall helps manufacturers reduce cost, complexity, and chemical consumption through process efficiencies and product innovations. Now in its 6th generation of family leadership under CEO & Chairman Molly Kellogg, Hubbard-Hall holds certification for ISO 9001:2015, Responsible Distribution as certified by the NACD, and as a Women Owned Small Business. The company has also been recognized as a CT Top Workplace 7 times.
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