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Barrie, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Mississauga, Ontario

Lead three (3) Distribution centres, support initiatives, relocation Lead customs and transportation team, 2 national transportation RFP, freight audit, standardized and implemented shipping software nationally in DC's and branchesDevelop key business partner relationships with both vendors and customersImplemented QBR with tier one vendors and carriersThe privilege of leading a stellar team of employees through COVID, DC relocation, and day to day operationsIntroduced various initiatives, impelemented corporate directives, supported branch network

Ajax, Ontario

Operational lead for the launch of two major Canadian retail and one aftermarket customers, adding over 1300+ DSD locations nationally within a 9 month period. Lead the expansion of facilities, fleet and staffing nationally during the transition to ensure customer expectations were met and exceeded.National accountability for 18 branches (approx 400,000sqft) including; staffing, operations, transportation, health and safety, inventory, procurement and customer service.

Toronto, Canada Area

Part of the Ryder senior management team, responsible for 5 DC's in the GTA (approximately 800,000 sqft) including; staffing, operations, finance, inventory, health and safety, continuous improvement, start-up, facility management, team building, and KPI.Contributed to key account management resulting in contract extensions, cost savings and successful startups for the Ryder logistics team. Supported engineering, and sales team in Canada and US with customer RFP solutions and quotations. Part of a team recognized and award by Canadian Supply Chain Solutions in 2014

Key account management for major CPG clients, held roles responsible for the start up and operation for new and existing operations. Sales support on large and medium business opportunities. Introduced new strategic opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity for current clients.

Reorganized the national distribution network including the consolidation of existing Toronto operations, establishing and expanding operations in Calgary and Vancouver.Part of the business development group (sales) ensuring current customer satisfaction and profitability while developing new long term sustainable client base.

Lead a team of five employees who were responsible for the review and design, including continuous improvements initiatives for existing customer facilities across the Schenker supply chain network.Part of team that grew operations to over 2.5 million square feet in Canada, while adding over 2.0 million to the US divisions.Worked with sales and marketing groups providing, budgets, operational solutions, facility designs, and staffing calcualtions for responses to RFP's across Canada and the USA.Worked with and lead team for the successful startup and implementations of a variety of fortune 500 companies in Canada and the USA.

Directly responsible for a team of 7 supervisors, 6 administrators and a warehouse team of in excess of 100. Worked with the team and accountable for facility operations, transportation, inventory control, returns, facility security, imports and customs.Initiated several key projects with suppliers to reduce lead time, eliminate duplication of services, eliminate outside storage and lead the team on the redesign and re-engineering of the Canadian DC.

Work in the business development group and was involved in RFP's new business startups, client facility consolidations - relocations, national supplier programs, and contracts.Established a company wide facility library of facilities and assets including racking, material handling equipment and assets.Started up and ran the Inventory control team of ten (10) at a large retail grocery distribution facility.