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Toronto, On, Ca

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

• Source Third Party Carriers – Responsible for having sourced new third party carriers for FTL and LTL freight moving within the GTA and Quebec channels as well as interstate or cross border for a variety of industries mainly but not limited to grocery and produce for Loblaw while being able to identify the appropriate equipment needed ie. Dry van, heated van and reefers varying between tandem and triaxle.• EDI – Used an EDI (Electronic Data Interface) system on a daily basis to accept… Show more • Source Third Party Carriers – Responsible for having sourced new third party carriers for FTL and LTL freight moving within the GTA and Quebec channels as well as interstate or cross border for a variety of industries mainly but not limited to grocery and produce for Loblaw while being able to identify the appropriate equipment needed ie. Dry van, heated van and reefers varying between tandem and triaxle.• EDI – Used an EDI (Electronic Data Interface) system on a daily basis to accept all Loblaw PO’s. Grocery channel within Ontario and Quebec would use SPS Commerce while the Produce division would use iTrade to manage all freight being moved by brokers and 3PL carriers.• Appointment and Reservations – Responsible for coordinating pickup appointments with a wide variety of shippers and having the ability to secure delivery appointments that allow routes to be optimized and generate the greatest revenue.• TMS – Built and generated shipment load details within the TMW/TruckMate system allowing loads to be posted for booking. Shipment details will include all PO, pickup/release numbers, piece count, weight and pallet count for dispatch.• Pricing and Spot Rates – Provided customers with rate quotes for various lanes based on mileage, fuel surcharge that are competitive within the trucking industry.• Track and Trace – Following up with a number of various carriers to verify the status of every load from the time of pickup at shipper through to completion of the delivery at the receivers.• Customer Service – Provided proactive communication to shippers and receivers in the event of delays to ensure seamless operations and daily flow.• Reporting – Responsible for generating system revenue reports in order to ensure the accuracy of all Loblaw loads in order for accounting to submit payment requests. Show less

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Logistics Channels Managed: • Retail Routes – Directly responsible for cutting routes of retail wine dedicated runs including all aspects of routing.• In-House Freight – Worked alongside our Critical Freight Solutions division to coordinate daily pickups from LCBO import depot as well as daily Niagara winery sweep for par level stock of inventoried partners.• 3PL – Worked with various third party carriers to fulfill freight needs to destinations not covered by ColdHaus Direct routes… Show more Logistics Channels Managed: • Retail Routes – Directly responsible for cutting routes of retail wine dedicated runs including all aspects of routing.• In-House Freight – Worked alongside our Critical Freight Solutions division to coordinate daily pickups from LCBO import depot as well as daily Niagara winery sweep for par level stock of inventoried partners.• 3PL – Worked with various third party carriers to fulfill freight needs to destinations not covered by ColdHaus Direct routes included Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste Marie and Thunder Bay.• Import Inventory Management – Solely responsible for generating all import shipping labels for each individual case that comes into the ColdHaus facility. This includes compiling flat file data and generating a pickup summary based on destination, account and product type for all import agencies.• Domestic Inventory Management – Preformed daily check of inbound inventory to ensure they are routed for the appropriate day/run as well as completing physical inventory counts for domestic winery partners.• Customer Service – The ability to have provided an exceptional experience for all of our partners with effective communications when reporting delivery discrepancies, delays, damages, inventory shortages etc.• Delivery Specialist Troubleshooting – Provided real time updates to delivery specialists when required by our partners, the ability to source additional delivery details for successful call completion and troubleshoot any on route issues.• Exception Report – Generated a daily log of all delivery exceptions including but not limited to product mispicks, delivery discrepancies, inventory shortages, damages• Route Building – Responsible for printing all winery partner invoices for delivery completion. Ensuring all invoices and packing slips are confirmed and the ability to route them accordingly based on a comprehensive delivery schedule throughout Ontario. • Data Entry • Software Implementation Show less

Oakville, Ontario

• Create and build a 10-week training program for a variety of people.• Coach proper running technique.• Encourage and motivate runners to help them achieve their personal fitness goals.• Source Guest Speakers to educate runners on a variety of topics.

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Logistics Channels Managed: • In-House – Directly responsible for managing a team of Nickel Brook drivers including daily routing, driver logs and vehicle maintenance reports as well as enforcing disciplinary action when required.• ColdHaus Direct – Manage third party logistics service for all Grocery Channel and Northern/Western LCBOs.• Third Party – Coordinate with various third party logistics companies for time sensitive LTL deliveries.• Export – Processing all export orders… Show more Logistics Channels Managed: • In-House – Directly responsible for managing a team of Nickel Brook drivers including daily routing, driver logs and vehicle maintenance reports as well as enforcing disciplinary action when required.• ColdHaus Direct – Manage third party logistics service for all Grocery Channel and Northern/Western LCBOs.• Third Party – Coordinate with various third party logistics companies for time sensitive LTL deliveries.• Export – Processing all export orders for the United States, Spain, Eastern and Western Canada with all necessary paperwork and documentation which can include but not limited to special label requirements, ProForma Invoices, Customs documentation and/or NAFTA Agreement. Other Responsibilities:• Pick Sheets (Load Sheets) – Preparing and reviewing all pick sheets categorized by route and driver for product shipment• Grocery Channel – Responsible for managing all aspects of the grocery store channel including order acknowledgement, order processing and fulfillment, tracking and filing POD (Proof of Delivery) as well as GMS payment reconciliation.• Product Listing – Responsible for using NISS (New Item Submission System) to apply for new product listings at both the LCBO and Grocery Store level. Familiarity with BevHub used by ANBL (New Brunswick Liquor Corp). • Brewing/Production Schedule – Work with the Brewmaster and production team to accurately forecast a brewing schedule. • Inventory Management – Monitoring and managing inventory levels at three facilities to ensure all channels have sufficient inventory on hand for all order fulfillment. • Procurement – Purchasing raw materials required for day to day operations • Pricing – Responsible for submitting pricing documentation to the LCBO for pricing increases.• QuickBooks – Proficiency in Quickbooks (Online and Enterprise versions) accounting software Show less

Oakville, Ontario

• Invoicing: Creating commercial invoices for all channels including licensees, home consumers, events, LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario), TBS (The Beer Store) and export. • Logistics Coordinator – Directly responsible for coordinating delivery of product using internal drivers as well as third party to all channels including local and export.• Export – Aid in the sales process as well as creating export pricing, creating commercial invoicing following export guidelines in addition… Show more • Invoicing: Creating commercial invoices for all channels including licensees, home consumers, events, LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario), TBS (The Beer Store) and export. • Logistics Coordinator – Directly responsible for coordinating delivery of product using internal drivers as well as third party to all channels including local and export.• Export – Aid in the sales process as well as creating export pricing, creating commercial invoicing following export guidelines in addition to creating appropriate documentation such as NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and Customs. • Product Forecasting – Work directly with Brewmaster and brewing team to forecast brewing schedule based on sales history and industry trends. • Inventory Management – Ensure product availability for all consumer channels including on premise at the brewery, at third party distribution facility as well as TBS (The Beer Store) distribution centres. • Purchasing – Sole purchaser of POS (Point of Sale) merchandise including all glassware, bottle openers, coasters, tap handles, seasonal gift accessories, wearables including t-shirts, hats, hoddies etc. • Accounts Payable – Responsible for entering all company expenses in addition to ensuring all invoicing is backed up with appropriate documentation including signatures, PO’s (Purchase Orders) and packing slips. • Accounts Receivable – Responsible for collecting funds on overdue licensee and festivals. Often providing necessary backup as well as preparing customer statements. • Coaching/Training – Provide assistance to new sales representatives and brand ambassadors• Pricing – Create price change submission documents to submit to LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) and TBS (The Beer Store). • Events – Work directly with company events coordinator for all festivals and brewery events.• LCBO Invoice Submission. • SAGE (Simply Accounting) – Proficiency in SAGE accounting software. Show less

Ontario, Canada

• International Work Experience: work closely with business partners and wineries in Italy ensuring accuracy of orders including winery quotes, product availability, vintages etc.• Enterprse Resource Planning (ERP): Open Suite – Assist CEO’s and tech support in Italy to set up ERP system, including training and making recommendations/modifications based on business needs.• Training/Coaching: Assist sales representatives in creating an effective approach to selling private orders to… Show more • International Work Experience: work closely with business partners and wineries in Italy ensuring accuracy of orders including winery quotes, product availability, vintages etc.• Enterprse Resource Planning (ERP): Open Suite – Assist CEO’s and tech support in Italy to set up ERP system, including training and making recommendations/modifications based on business needs.• Training/Coaching: Assist sales representatives in creating an effective approach to selling private orders to licensee accounts. Ongoing training of all sales steps from opening the sale to closing the sale.• Office sourcing and set-up/maintenance: working with a realtor and property management for two property locations, responsible for ordering office furniture, phone, fax and internet service setup, copier service, coffee service, security installation and monitoring, etc.• Accounts Receivable: responsible for tracking company expenses, collecting on outstanding customer accounts and assisting in payroll. • Inventory Control: responsible for shipping and receiving products and for keeping detailed records including product size, type, vintage, winery, varietal etc.• Invoicing: creating invoices to our customers as per LCBO and AGCO guidelines.• Special Events: assist in the planning and execution of special events including product launches, wine tasting challenges and industry events.• Logistics; responsible for hiring a third party delivery service, coordinating pre-payment to the LCBO, pickup notices, delivery schedule, shipping and receiving tasks. • IT: assist in network setup and troubleshooting • Assist in New Item Submission System (NISS) procedures with the LCBO. Show less

Brampton, Milton, Oakville

• Led the Milton team to several of the districts best key performance indicators (KPI’s) and setting the bench mark for one of the most successful store openings in the division.• Led the Brampton market with the highest average sale and achieving one of the highest VQA percentage-to-sales in the South Central District.• Interviewed hiring and training of all staff for three new stores and one pre-existing store.• Provided performance evaluations at 3, 6 and 12 months for each… Show more • Led the Milton team to several of the districts best key performance indicators (KPI’s) and setting the bench mark for one of the most successful store openings in the division.• Led the Brampton market with the highest average sale and achieving one of the highest VQA percentage-to-sales in the South Central District.• Interviewed hiring and training of all staff for three new stores and one pre-existing store.• Provided performance evaluations at 3, 6 and 12 months for each sales representative.• Provided ongoing coaching, training and product education to all store staff.• Achieved revenue targets set for the stores, winning several district and company incentives.• Set store standards based on a customer inspired vision. • Increased productivity/profitability by holding staff accountable for individual performances.• Responsible for all aspects of store setup including initial order, store planogram, ensuring store was in show condition for grand opening. • Conducted store meetings and wine education seminars when launching new products and at key points throughout the year.• Responsible for forecasting annual revenue targets for stores. Show less

Oakville

• Top performing sales representative.• Assisting customers with their wine selection.• Assisting manager with creating weekly wine orders and performance summaries.• Counting physical inventory.

First Level Management

Certified First Level Manager from the Retail Council of Canada

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