Richard Elmquist
About Richard Elmquist
Richard Elmquist serves as the Director of Supply Chain Solutions at Americold Logistics, LLC, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having held various roles at Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies Group prior to his current position.
Current Role at Americold Logistics
Richard Elmquist serves as the Director of Supply Chain Solutions at Americold Logistics, LLC. since 2020. In this role, he utilizes big data analytics to improve decision-making processes across Americold's extensive network of over 160 distribution centers. He is responsible for developing supply chain solution proposals that adhere to the company's financial guidelines while enhancing customer supply chains. Elmquist leads a cross-functional team focused on creating innovative supply chain solutions that support revenue growth for the organization.
Previous Experience at Medtronic
Prior to his current position, Richard Elmquist held various roles at Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies Group. He worked as a Logistics Quality and Inventory Manager from 2012 to 2014, and as an Interim Supply Chain Systems Project Manager for five months in 2013. His tenure also included positions as Quality Supervisor and Project Leader from 2010 to 2012, and as Operations Excellence (Supply Chain) from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he served as a Program Manager for Supply Chain Development and Optimization from 2015 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Richard Elmquist studied at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he focused on logistics and supply chain management, earning a degree in Industrial Engineering from 2003 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in supply chain solutions and logistics management. He also completed his high school education at Washington County High School from 1998 to 2002.
Career Progression and Roles
Richard Elmquist's career has shown a steady progression in the field of supply chain management. He began his journey at Medtronic as an Engineer Intern from 2007 to 2008, followed by roles as Operations Supervisor for International Shipping from 2008 to 2010. His experience at Medtronic spanned various positions, allowing him to build a comprehensive understanding of supply chain operations before transitioning to Americold.