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Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Waterloo, Ontario

Guelph, Ontario

Provide monthly forecasted materials requirements to National Procurement team and vendors applying strategic analysis to meet mid-term requirements of scheduling.Establish target packaging material inventory levels. Weekly release of materials in order to maintain coverage required to support the execution of the production schedule.Establish target consumables inventory levels. Weekly releases (or as required) of consumables in order to maintain coverage required to support the execution of the production schedule.Work with Purchasing, Production Scheduler, and Supply Chain Manager weekly to understand implications of programs, delisted products etc. and coordinate activities around monitoring material changes. Coordinate with suppliers/operations/purchasing for packaging receipt issues, Material Defect Report’s and line trials, for resolution. Communicate with Operations on any supply issues.Ensure that physical and system inventories are accurate and investigate any discrepancies and take corrective action to fix. Weekly and monthly basis and explain all variance to FinanceMaintain BOM (bill of material) accuracy to ensure correct material depletionCoordinate all inter-company materials shipment /contract brewing shipmentContinually evaluate processes for ways to improve inventory management with the goal of maximizing warehouse space and service to the operation and minimizing obsolescenceFollow up with suppliers and scheduling when product not received as planned to discuss shortfalls or overagesProvide feedback as to why materials are not available or in an overage position; works with Scheduler, Buyer and supplier to coordinate schedules changes, etc

Elmira, Ontario

Reporting to the President and working closely with the VP of Sales, this position's primary responsibility is ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing guidance for the organization's daily operational functions. Working with the management team, the position also contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices. This position will interact with all areas of the company including technical services, accounting and the sales team. The functional areas of supervision include the customer service department, warranty, purchasing and shipping & receiving. Essential Functions/Responsibilities:• Oversee overall inventory management, planning, systems and controls.• Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning.• Supervise the day to day customer service activity.• Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.• Implement, track and maintain specific marketing programs from a systems perspective.• Attend regular meetings with the management team and the sales team.• Supervise and meet with operational staff on a weekly basis.• Managing day to day processing of sales orders, invoices and producing reports as requested.• Reconciling monthly warranty activity, generating month-end reports, and fulfilling requirements.• Assisting in the creation of purchasing budgets and monitoring cash flow.• Maintaining operational and administrative files.• Develop purchasing forecasts to assist with long-range financial plans.• Develop, maintain and monitor operational systems and procedures.• Recommend and implement improvements to systems.

Elmira, Ontario

Promoted to Logistics Supervisor• Responsible for purchasing all geothermal products, equipment and accessories for distribution across Canada.• Develop relationships with vendors including negotiate pricing and terms.• Reduced total cost of goods sold in first year by 8.5% ($126 000) by identifying new suppliers and freight carriers. • Recommend to upper management purchase orders based on forecasts, historical data and market trends.• Ensure products arrive in timely fashion (expediting shipments, as well as reverse logistics).• Conduct monthly cycle counts with warehouse personnel.

Elmira, Ontario

Promoted to Purchasing Coordinator• Shipped and received parts ensuring that all parts are received and proper paper work is completed and forwarded as per company procedures.• Reduced packing time by over 50% by optimizing the warehouse layout, complimenting high-flow products.• Operated fork-lift to load and unload freight carriers and customers’ trucks.• Deliver orders to local dealers using company truck.• Certified Joint Health & Safety Member.

* Developed rapport with customers and provided customized solutions to meet customers’ needs* Educated customers on various technologies and computer products* Maintained and restocked inventory* Operated computerized cash register system

Scmp, Supply Chain Management Professional

Completed M1 - Supply Chain Management M2 - Procurement and Supply Management M3 - Logistics and Transportation M4 - Operations.

Materials And Operations Management

Key courses: Principles of Buying, Advanced Material Requirement Planning, Managerial Accounting, Lean Concepts and Continuous.