Ramelle Gilliland
About Ramelle Gilliland
Ramelle Gilliland serves as the Executive Vice President of Strategic Supply Chain at Solid Power, Inc., where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in supply chain management across various industries, including automotive and industrial sectors.
Work at Solid Power
Ramelle Gilliland serves as the Executive Vice President of Strategic Supply Chain at Solid Power, Inc. since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the strategic supply chain operations of the company, which is based in Colorado, United States. His tenure at Solid Power has lasted for seven months, during which he has focused on enhancing supply chain efficiency and resilience.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to joining Solid Power, Gilliland held the position of Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Logistics at Lightning eMotors from 2023 to 2024. He also worked at GE Appliances, a Haier company, as Senior Director from 2020 to 2023. His experience includes significant roles at Johnson Controls Automotive, where he served as Global Director of Strategic Value Chain, Technology and Innovation, and Global Hybrid Purchasing Director.
Education and Expertise
Gilliland holds an MBA in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management, which he completed in 1998. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French from Arizona State University in 1994. His expertise encompasses electronics, semiconductors, and electro-mechanical devices, alongside a strong background in managing strategic sourcing teams for automotive and industrial suppliers.
Skills in Strategic Sourcing and Cost Management
Gilliland has developed and executed cost reduction strategies utilizing tools such as competitive benchmarking and cost estimating. He effectively manages teams during supply chain crises, ensuring operational stability. His experience includes building organizations from the ground up, implementing new policies, procedures, and ERP systems, as well as cost estimating tools like aPriori.
Problem-Solving and Leadership Abilities
Gilliland has a proven ability to analyze complex problems and develop actionable solutions. His leadership experience includes managing strategic sourcing teams and navigating supply chain disruptions, demonstrating his capability to maintain operational efficiency in challenging environments.