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Facilitated the design, implementation and testing of the largest retail SAP/JDA integration project Held daily presentations and meetings to explain the business requirements to SAP consultants and specialists Suggested system-generated reports and capabilities to be integrated in the new system implementation to reflect and optimize old processes Headed SAP training waves and developed training material to facilitate the organization’s transition Communicated with the… Show more Facilitated the design, implementation and testing of the largest retail SAP/JDA integration project Held daily presentations and meetings to explain the business requirements to SAP consultants and specialists Suggested system-generated reports and capabilities to be integrated in the new system implementation to reflect and optimize old processes Headed SAP training waves and developed training material to facilitate the organization’s transition Communicated with the organizational change management team, consultants, area managers and executive managers to ensure timely deliveries Show less

Accurately created product demand forecasts, maintained high service level and low inventory level by using excel models and data manipulation Collaborated with vendors to ensure consistent replenishment flows, expedited delayed PO’s and promptly reacted to unforeseeable disruptions Worked collaboratively with DC operations, transportation and scheduling to ensure timely and cost-effective inbound and outbound shipments Closely monitored product pull during promotions and reacted… Show more Accurately created product demand forecasts, maintained high service level and low inventory level by using excel models and data manipulation Collaborated with vendors to ensure consistent replenishment flows, expedited delayed PO’s and promptly reacted to unforeseeable disruptions Worked collaboratively with DC operations, transportation and scheduling to ensure timely and cost-effective inbound and outbound shipments Closely monitored product pull during promotions and reacted appropriately to deviations from projections by cancelling, prorating, expediting or creating orders Monitored vendor costing across periods and worked with finance to resolve invoice issues Review with vendor on period delivery performance and proactively resolved service issues. Show less

Currently in rotation in the Real Canadian Superstore

Supervised integrated process management including planning, purchasing, operations, and customer serviceSupervised customer service activities to ensure appropriate services were provided to customersRepresented the company in negotiating contracts with 50+ service suppliers (hotels, transport suppliers) on a quarterly basisArranged accommodations, transportation for travel groups, and prepared/controlled purchasing budgets totally up to $800K annuallyTailored service products… Show more Supervised integrated process management including planning, purchasing, operations, and customer serviceSupervised customer service activities to ensure appropriate services were provided to customersRepresented the company in negotiating contracts with 50+ service suppliers (hotels, transport suppliers) on a quarterly basisArranged accommodations, transportation for travel groups, and prepared/controlled purchasing budgets totally up to $800K annuallyTailored service products within budgets for particular demands Show less

Reviewed and verified purchasing requisitions from internal units, checked product availability in computerized system and monitored replenishment on a daily basisSourced and negotiated costing with potential suppliersExpedited outstanding purchase ordersResearched and evaluated suppliers and maintained relationship with 20+ key suppliersMaintained and undated inventory and purchasing data in computerized database on a daily basisGenerated KPI’s and other analytical… Show more Reviewed and verified purchasing requisitions from internal units, checked product availability in computerized system and monitored replenishment on a daily basisSourced and negotiated costing with potential suppliersExpedited outstanding purchase ordersResearched and evaluated suppliers and maintained relationship with 20+ key suppliersMaintained and undated inventory and purchasing data in computerized database on a daily basisGenerated KPI’s and other analytical reporting to various business units Show less

Analyzed consumption trends and determined optimum inventory levels to minimize holding costsVerified and keyed transactions including accounts payable/receivable, purchase orders, & invoicesResponded to customer inquiries and maintained good relationsConducted various inventory control and reconciliation functionsEntered incoming/outgoing warehouse documents into inventory control system

Certificate, Cpim-Certified In Production & Inventory Management

Certificate, Sap-Erp Business Process Integration

Certificate, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Activities and Societies: provided me an intensive and co-ordinated approach to study the flow of goods and services from raw material.

Bachelor, Shipping Management

Bachelor, Shipping Management

Certificate, Cpim - Ceritified In Production & Inventory Management

Activities and Societies: APICS membership