Russ Filipowich
About Russ Filipowich
Russ Filipowich is an experienced Operations Data Analyst currently working at Canopy Growth Corporation, where he focuses on operations excellence. He has a diverse background, having held significant roles at Sony Pictures Entertainment, BASF, and Baxter Healthcare over his career spanning several decades.
Current Role at Canopy Growth
Russ Filipowich serves as an Operations Data Analyst in the Operations Excellence department at Canopy Growth Corporation. He has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the company's operational efficiency in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. His responsibilities include ensuring effective planning efforts for the North American Refinish Business and assisting in the development of budgets and forecasts.
Previous Experience at Sony Pictures Entertainment
Prior to joining Canopy Growth, Russ Filipowich worked at Sony Pictures Entertainment as a Senior Analyst in Commercial Insights & Analytics from 2009 to 2020. During his 11 years in this position, he focused on providing analytical support and insights that informed commercial strategies within the organization.
Experience at BASF and Baxter Healthcare
Russ Filipowich has a background in business and marketing analysis, having worked at BASF as a Business and Marketing Analyst from 1992 to 1997. He also held the position of National Materials Management Analyst at Baxter Healthcare from 1998 to 2008. In these roles, he contributed to cost reporting and materials management processes.
Educational Background in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Russ Filipowich earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences from York University, where he studied from 1986 to 1991. This educational background provided him with a foundation in scientific principles that he has applied throughout his career in various analytical roles.
Notable Achievements in Inventory Management
At Canopy Growth, Russ Filipowich achieved a significant reduction in inventory, decreasing it from $30 million USD to $21 million USD within a six-month period. This accomplishment reflects his ability to implement effective operational strategies that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.