Serving as a key member of the executive team and contributing to the overall direction and strategy of the organization. Identifying new business opportunities, including partnerships, amalgamations, and market expansion.

After an physical injury a new beginning for me in 2022, embracing change and seeing life’s challenges as an opportunity to grow from within to seek risks and reach beyond everyday boundaries. Turning opportunities into partnerships and fostering long term success by the value we bring to our customers and partners.Insta-Parts is an on-demand expedite delivery platform for businesses whose customers require same day/next day delivery. We cater to B2B and B2C Enterprise companies in e-commerce, Industrial products, and automotive/truck parts suppliers. We currently cover Ontario, and US states within 800 mile radius of the border.Please reach out to arrange a exploratory meeting and find out how we can help. draz@insta-parts.ca

✅ Leveraging on a successful career in supply chain management, logistics, distribution and transportation management, handpicked for the role to implement & align strategies in supply chain, distribution & transportation with overall business strategy. Spearheaded 125 reports handling warehousing facilities, fleet management and e-commerce fulfillment➡️ Optimized operational and fulfilment methods to meet the needs of clients and physical branch locations across Ontario.➡️ Trained, developed & inspired a large and high-performing operational team, including dispatchers and routes for the in-house fleet. Handled strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliation, and P&L management.➡️ Resolved problems concerning transportation and logistics; negotiated freight rates and services with transportation providers. Established big data procedures, implemented extensive KPI reporting & improved logistics processes. Helped develop a comprehensive strategic vision for establishing, optimizing and executing supply chain plans.➡️ Generated insightful, and high-quality solutions to solve complex business challenges by leveraging intellectual leadership, supply chain management expertise, insight and problem-solving capabilities – optimized efficiencies and reduced costs.📌 Key Impact: drove improvement in activities related to e-commerce mid mile shipping and logistics initiatives. Managed seasonal planning with 3PL partners and worked in tandem with City Inspectors, engineers & general contractors.📌 Managed administrative, business and supply chain management operations – led operational excellence, change management and resource optimization strategies to achieve continuous improvement and employee engagement for the Ontario Hub.

✅ An integral part of the executive management team overseeing distribution, logistics, warehousing, financial and acquisition functions of the organization, including integration of new product lines into the supply chain network, contract negotiations, and continuous improvement of processes. Devised strategies to enhance organizational growth and profitability➡️ Designed and implemented strategic business processes with direct operational and P&L support for $16M in revenue. ➡️ Mentored, developed, inspired and managed a team of 15 direct reports, 60 professional drivers and 8 indirect reports.➡️ Managed an on-site 4 bay shop, and 70k sq. ft. of warehouse space, coordinating logistics, financials, and acquisitions.➡️ Facilitated Organizational Change, Strategy, Leadership and Team Coaching, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Orientation, Competencies, Compliance, and Personal and Organizational Development. 📌 Key Impact & Metrics: Attained $200k in savings (2019 – 4th quarter) by eliminating expenditures and other waste, resulting in 30% improvement from previous quarter. Minimized overall YTD expenditures by an additional 15%.

✅ Brought on board to oversee supply chain management operations, including management operations, contract negotiations, business development, sourcing processes, supplier relationship management and environmental health & safety – focused on quality, exceptional service delivery, process improvement and eliminated operational deficiencies along the way➡️ Streamlined operating infrastructure, consolidated administrative functions, organized labor, drove customer objectives and facilitated overall business growth. Established, monitored, and measured individual and team performance KPI’s.➡️ Recruited, trained and managed staff to meet corporate strategic goals, continuous improvement, and safety initiatives➡️ Provided financial oversight to improve operating capacities in cooperation with external suppliers and business partners. 📌 Key Impact: ensured all partners in the supply chain worked effectively and efficiently to guarantee profitable operations.

Using innovative strategies, I administered daily operational excellence, ensuring best practices and strong attention to customer satisfaction. Initiated an expedited sprinter program to maximize revenue and productivity, developed budgets, schedules, expenses, resources, and KPIs, ultimately driving profitability and productivity up to the acquisition by Kriska Holdings.•

✅ Built a 3PL service provider (floral industry) start-up from the ground up – played a key role in managing administrative, business and supply chain management operations. Developed, implemented and coordinated the operation strategy comprised of initiatives focused on increasing orders delivered on schedule, on budget, and that met the quality requirements➡️ Maximized exposure, accelerated revenue growth, and increased market share by cultivating lucrative relationships.➡️ Planned long-range business objectives and developed detailed long-term business plans and projections.➡️ Created a network of outsource warehouse partnerships and handled daily operations of distribution centres and direct store deliveries. Liaised with stakeholders, identifying opportunities, gathering information, and scoping project deliverables. ➡️ Conducted market research, monitored competitive activity, solicited customer input, and developed infrastructure for ongoing market success. Directed account management for strategic joint ventures and new business workflow.📌 Key Impact: launched and ran a profitable business amid a recession, before making a successful exist in 2018, selling the venture to a partner. Utilized strong knowledge of local and regional economy, market trends, and industry concepts with a focus on emerging and developing markets to build supply chain processes and deliver high-quality products.

In addition to Dark Horse Logistics, I also co-founded a wholesale floral distribution company across three locations, which imported, for American, European, and African vendors for Big Box stores and mass market in N. America. There is commonality across the two businesses, focusing on the complex core functions and engaging in effective business decisions. I organized all distribution and logistics operations while administering brand development, market trend research, product lifecycle, and product forecasting activities. My efforts were rewarded by the following achievements:• Effectively designed Western Canadian Floral programs for Safeway/Sobeys with a $3.2M spend.• Interlined 3rd-party warehousing across Western Canada for floral DC and DSD shipments.• Innovated competitive supplier pricing against benchmark and market data to secure a minimal Total Cost of Ownership.

Perhaps one of my most significant career positions, with C.H Robinson I reviewed and monitored data to generate summaries, baselines, and cost improvement opportunities, facilitating comprehensive communications among stakeholders. I implemented tactful negotiations and initiated trans actual and contractual buys while driving team through best practices in collaboration with national branches. I also completely overhauled, executed, and defined projects, including scope, plans, tracking, and reporting in alignment with customers and stakeholders. Below are a few outstanding contributions of mine over 8 years of employment:• Served as one of three people who were instrumental in opening the BC Produce Branch, expanding key accounts from 18 to 80% in its first year; received recognition from Head Office VP Produce for achievements.• Secured place within top 5% in the branch for sales, account growth, and retention.• Bolstered revenue by 20% through excellence in team leadership and successful negotiations.