Francisco Serrano Email & Phone Number

Guelph, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Co-responsibility for achieving total Ground saving targets within CEVA Canada.• Identify and manage relationships with country and regional Ground+Rail suppliers, negotiating contracts and maintaining Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).• Drive Ground Procurement projects across CEVA Canada sites and assist with negotiations.• Engage all business lines within CEVA as one Ground+Rail Product (FM, CL, and Ground) in Procurement requests and engagements.• Promote and utilize… Show more • Co-responsibility for achieving total Ground saving targets within CEVA Canada.• Identify and manage relationships with country and regional Ground+Rail suppliers, negotiating contracts and maintaining Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).• Drive Ground Procurement projects across CEVA Canada sites and assist with negotiations.• Engage all business lines within CEVA as one Ground+Rail Product (FM, CL, and Ground) in Procurement requests and engagements.• Promote and utilize CEVA's E-sourcing module for Tenders, ensuring region-wide Tenders for Ground+Rail and identifying EBITDA or Cost Avoidance opportunities through Freightender and other platforms.• Analyze Costs/Lanes for best routing options, complete annual supplier evaluations, and track procurement metrics for the Ground+Rail category in liaison with the Regional Ground Sourcing teams. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Business Development/Procurement:● Actively supported a large procurement transformation encompassing new operating model, structure and governance, as well as a cultural shift toward strategic sourcing● Identify opportunities to segregate, consolidate & manage spend efficiently to improve spend visibility & increase Procurement effectivity in an ambiguous environment● Operate as liaison between costumers and buyer for High End Services Providers● Developed and interpreted… Show more Business Development/Procurement:● Actively supported a large procurement transformation encompassing new operating model, structure and governance, as well as a cultural shift toward strategic sourcing● Identify opportunities to segregate, consolidate & manage spend efficiently to improve spend visibility & increase Procurement effectivity in an ambiguous environment● Operate as liaison between costumers and buyer for High End Services Providers● Developed and interpreted Transportation RFP and RFQ documentation based on world class business principles ● Developed supplier portfolio strategy; identifying suitable suppliers based on price, quality, availability, reliability and technical capabilities● Negotiated Warehouse and Transportation prices, contract terms & conditions, service deliverables ● Support Supply Chain sales group by conducting analysis to qualify prospective new business for all domestic modes including United States, Mexico and CanadaProcess/Quality:● Deploy and drive conformance to the corporate procurement policy● Created Supply plans in response to the pandemic that led to lead time reduction and supply of key shortages.● Managed all aspects of country's account business dealings i.e. contract management, orders, quotes and worked closely with business managers, CEO’s, and general operations as key contact person ● Develop “Cost Out” vs “Price Down” Strategies.Project Manager:● Prepared contract documentation; reviews documentation for completeness, accuracy risks ● Understanding market levers & risk assessment to identify the categories to be managed in Tail Spend area● Actively participates in key stakeholder and department reviews to understand client needs● Developed strategic executive level partnerships with preferred carrier providers● Maintains cooperative supplier working relationships Show less

6711 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, On

Business Development/Procurement:● Reviewed and interpreted Transportation RFP and RFQ documentation● Contributed to business development activities including strategy development and proposal preparation● Identified and developed directed questions based on the solicitation that impact feasibility, compliance, and strategy for the projects● Developed, communicated, and executed pricing and subcontracting strategies within proposals● Performed proposal preparation… Show more Business Development/Procurement:● Reviewed and interpreted Transportation RFP and RFQ documentation● Contributed to business development activities including strategy development and proposal preparation● Identified and developed directed questions based on the solicitation that impact feasibility, compliance, and strategy for the projects● Developed, communicated, and executed pricing and subcontracting strategies within proposals● Performed proposal preparation, coordinated vendor quotes, and participated in quality assurance reviews ● Performed proposal reviews with management ● Developed and implemented sourcing processes and supporting business projects ● Analyzed or interpreted logistics data involving customer service, forecasting, procurement and transportation ● Developed “FSC” proposals for vendors & carriers and communicate their variance in a weekly basis Process/Quality:● Performed transportation planning work and assisted in conducting studies related to transportation time management, resources allocation and network analysis using GIS Applications ● Undertake process improvement efforts, primarily with vendors and advanced systems, focused on generating, measuring, controlling and improving KPI’s.● Applied logistics modeling techniques to address issues such as operational process improvement Project Manager:● Oversaw and managed project documentation and coordinated documentation revisions and distributions.● Participate in the development of change order proposals. Monitored project progress● Effectively maintained up-to-date financial records for all projects to ensure proper tracking of committed and spent to date costs. ● Prepared sales engineering reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sales information and engineering and application trends● Ensure completion of all project contract deliverables through verification checklists including internal pre shipment check lists are complete Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Develop the curriculum for Microsoft Office workshops.• Instruct Seneca students in the advanced use of Microsoft Excel, Access & PowerPoint.• Evaluate and assess students in Microsoft Office skills levels. • Instruct Seneca students in logistics, customs and transportation areas.

Venezuela

Business Development/Procurement:● Administered and amended international contracts, commercial agreements, and product changes ● Worked with the latest supply chain tools and processes and streamlined flow of goods from one end to another ● Developed distribution strategies for manufacturing processes and after sales service● Tracked warehouse stock levels with suppliers in conjunction with the client needs and production team● Responsible for all warehouse, logistics… Show more Business Development/Procurement:● Administered and amended international contracts, commercial agreements, and product changes ● Worked with the latest supply chain tools and processes and streamlined flow of goods from one end to another ● Developed distribution strategies for manufacturing processes and after sales service● Tracked warehouse stock levels with suppliers in conjunction with the client needs and production team● Responsible for all warehouse, logistics and material handling activities and ensuring that all areas were managed in a way that ensured high standards of productivity and efficiencyProcess/Quality:● Ensured organization and efficiency of the warehouse by applying tools such as FIFO, 5s, Kanban and rotatable visual management● Optimized flow, storage, retrieval, and distribution of raw materials for the manufacturing process● Recognized and adopted best practices in documentation, testing, security, operational supportProject Manager:● Designed and implemented projects to meet the manufacturing objectives. Monitored and controlled the manufacturing processes to ensure the quality of the product● Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation within the individual project teams making sure that the milestones are met. ● Ensured that project risk and opportunity issues were managed effectively through continuous analysis of emerging issues and applying appropriate mitigation plans. Show less

International Transportation And Customs, International Business, Trade, And Tax Law, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Learning Centre This program provide me with a solid technical understanding and practical knowledge.

Certificate, Project Management

Master Of Science - Ms, Engineering/Industrial Management, 18/20

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Industrial Engineering And Productivity

Cumlaude 17.88/20

Project Management, Project Management

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), System Engineering.