Aftermarket Parts for Passenger TransportationEngineering SolutionsFleet UpgradesValue Added Solutions Customized to Fit Your Needs All Sectors of Passenger Transit including Rail parts and laborTeam of Technicians to support your labor needs

Signal Cabinets New Patented DesignSaves millions of dollars in conversionsNo signal loss, no risk or train "stop and flag" No FRA permits requiredUpgrade to doubles or bungalows easilyOne cabinet can be completely upgraded in 6 hoursSaves Rail customers $30,000.00 + per cabinet replacementAcquisition potential for this business

Material Solutions Group (1 of only 7 Business units in North America); Complete ownership of Profit and Loss / Budgets / MarginsMaintained Ownership of Sales Relationships and Obligations to Customers. (Signed 2 Material Supply Agreements worth $160.m) Grew Sales by over 35% per yearLed successful start-up of Canadian and USA Parts Distribution CenterCreated template and lead the implementation of SAP softwareDesigned and implemented improved systems and processes to… Show more Material Solutions Group (1 of only 7 Business units in North America); Complete ownership of Profit and Loss / Budgets / MarginsMaintained Ownership of Sales Relationships and Obligations to Customers. (Signed 2 Material Supply Agreements worth $160.m) Grew Sales by over 35% per yearLed successful start-up of Canadian and USA Parts Distribution CenterCreated template and lead the implementation of SAP softwareDesigned and implemented improved systems and processes to allow for aggressive growth planDeveloped Strategic Plan for growth every yearEmployee Satisfaction Survey of BU was used as example at other BBD facilities Show less

Managed all company advertising and external communications including web site development, Trade Conferences, etcMet sales growth objective of 20% CAGRResponsible for operations of Sales, Purchasing, Logistics and Customer ServiceSelected and implemented new business software.Negotiated advantageous freight, customs contractsImplemented procedures to create a high level of customer service.Led the development of all pricing policies thereby maximizing margins and… Show more Managed all company advertising and external communications including web site development, Trade Conferences, etcMet sales growth objective of 20% CAGRResponsible for operations of Sales, Purchasing, Logistics and Customer ServiceSelected and implemented new business software.Negotiated advantageous freight, customs contractsImplemented procedures to create a high level of customer service.Led the development of all pricing policies thereby maximizing margins and minimizing risk Show less

Start-Up Company that was sold in 1997)Responsible for the design and implementation of business systems ensuring strong customer service, cost controls, inventory accuracy, bill of materials and profitability.Controlled all aspects of inventory management from advantageous distribution agreements to proper sales analysis resulting in effective purchasing.Controlled all public tender activity, bid result analysis and gross profit.Supervised implementations of new distribution… Show more Start-Up Company that was sold in 1997)Responsible for the design and implementation of business systems ensuring strong customer service, cost controls, inventory accuracy, bill of materials and profitability.Controlled all aspects of inventory management from advantageous distribution agreements to proper sales analysis resulting in effective purchasing.Controlled all public tender activity, bid result analysis and gross profit.Supervised implementations of new distribution based software.Produced price catalogs and expanded cross reference data base.Controlled all warehouse traffic and customs patterns. Implemented daily cycle count system.Responsible for all hiring, training, development and discipline of customer service, warehouse and purchasing departments.Scheduled and supervised the manufacturing of all production parts and kits. Show less

Developed procedures to ensure cost effective procurement of parts by training staff to properly analyze sales/usages as well as price breaks.Negotiated distribution agreements which provided some forms of exclusivity, rebates or market advantages where possible.Negotiated freight rates and set up proper customs procedures.Maintained proper inventory levels for1 in house production parts by monitoring sales and forecasts.

Start-Up BusinessOperated Toronto branch of courier service with 12 vehicles and 20 employees while building up to $2mm in annual sales.

Established production line splits between Canadian and U.S. manufacturing plants based on material costs, freight costs, labour costs and government/customs regulations.Led activities with Engineering and Production to incorporate time sensitive changes based on customer specifications.Maintained cost analysis system on all parts purchased by team of six buyers.Managed all cost analysis to determine Build vs. Buy on custom manufactured parts from blueprints.Research and… Show more Established production line splits between Canadian and U.S. manufacturing plants based on material costs, freight costs, labour costs and government/customs regulations.Led activities with Engineering and Production to incorporate time sensitive changes based on customer specifications.Maintained cost analysis system on all parts purchased by team of six buyers.Managed all cost analysis to determine Build vs. Buy on custom manufactured parts from blueprints.Research and development sourcing for expanding models and features.Organized and conducted annual physical inventory for Canadian and U.S. plants including work in process.Negotiated supply contracts and strategic sourcing with major vendors.Special Project - 1985Member of team selected to negotiate contract for J/V with the world's largest manufacturer of buses located in Budapest, Hungary.Managed all aspects of logistics between frame plant in Budapest and Mississauga plantAssisted in setup of production system. Show less

Designed and implemented controlled stockroom to allow better inventory control.Initiated computerized shipping/receiving and stock update system.Established procedures to buy materials for production line based on quantity, costs and space Submitted budget forecasts for cost of material on all major components.Initiated successful cost reduction programs by resourcing, issuing long term commitments and submitting alternate products to engineering.Special Project -… Show more Designed and implemented controlled stockroom to allow better inventory control.Initiated computerized shipping/receiving and stock update system.Established procedures to buy materials for production line based on quantity, costs and space Submitted budget forecasts for cost of material on all major components.Initiated successful cost reduction programs by resourcing, issuing long term commitments and submitting alternate products to engineering.Special Project - 1982Led the successful start up of new U.S. plant Manufacturing Plant - grew to employ 500 staff in Upstate New York.Hired and trained personnel including management and production line employees.Bought and coordinated installation of equipment, tools and supplies required to begin production. Show less

Bought aftermarket parts and supplies for Ontario Bus and Truck Repair Division.Located O.E.M. heavy duty parts suppliers for production of Orion Bus.