Gary Johnston Email & Phone Number

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Vaughan, Ontario, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Barrie, Ontario, Ca

Directly responsible for the design and implementation of supply chain strategy for Napoleon Group of companies; accountable for scheduling, material management, inventories, purchasing, transportation and warehousing across three divisions of Napoleon home products at a global level.Oversee multiple distribution centers across North America, maintaining over 100+ direct and indirect reports and leading the entire supply chain function, working towards sustainability and scalability.Simultaneously manage the supply chain across three divisions including fireplaces, furnaces, and BBQs, each with seasonal demand.Develop, articulate, publish, manage and execute a supply chain strategy for the Division which addresses customer needs, optimized footprint, deliverables and dependencies, and cost and asset performance. Explore innovative and creative supply chain solutions while developing departmental strategies and overall Napoleon Supply Chain footprint through clear processes and KPI development.Swiftly identify and communicate process gaps and inefficiencies, establishing and implementing best practices to ensure a continuous supply of product balanced against fiscal responsibility.Implement systems and processes that allow visualization and optimization of inventory across manufacturing sites, sales sites, and distribution centers; collaborating with sites and other stakeholders to develop, launch, and optimize a Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SOP) program, resulting in an integrated operational plan that supports business units and customers.Work alongside senior management to coordinate and formulate long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives to harmonize supply chain management and company objectives.

Barrie, Ontario, Ca

Directed Supply Chain centers across North America and internationally with a focus on optimization and strategic growth; responsible for multiple distribution centers across N. America with 100+ direct reports.Managed product flow for all three divisions globally including China, European channels, United States and domestic distribution.Developed and implemented departmental strategic plans and objectives, providing the vision for growth initiatives and clearly defining logistics function within the organization.Coordinated and executed scheduled RFP’s and sound vendor/ contract management practices; exploring innovative and creative supply chain solutions while developing an overall supply chain strategy.Collaborated with the finance department in establishing an operating budget for logistics function.Controlled day to day operations of new National Logistics Center, servicing North America and International markets, strategically designing logistics footprint within North America and International markets; created and launched KPI dashboard across logistics function to more accurately measure performance and output.

Calgary, Ab, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Saint Louis, Mo, Us

Business Administration, Management And Operations

Completed Level 1&2