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Oakville, On, Ca

Oakville, On, Ca

Geotab is the world’s #1 commercial telematics provider; connecting vehicles to the internet and providing web-based analytics to help organizations manage their fleets.

Concord, Ontario, Ca

As a member of the Executive Leadership team; Providing oversight and leadership in the areas of Logistics, Warehouse Operations, Facilities Management, Regulatory Affairs, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence and Transportation for Kohl & Frisch Limited; Canada's leading national distributor in the healthcare industry.

Mississauga, On, Ca

As a member of the executive leadership team my goals are to develop an organized, strategic approach to purchasing, parts and equipment inventory management and control, logistics planning and procurement, fleet selection, property leases and renewals, policy development and management through better processes, accountability and disciplines across the Strongco organization.Strongco Corporation is a major multiline mobile equipment dealer with operations across Canada. Strongco sells, rents and services equipment used in sectors such as construction, infrastructure, mining, oil and municipalities, waste management and forestry.Reduced Equipment inventory by $50 million improving the company cash position by an equivalent amount, reducing curtailment and interest payments and improving equipment availability. Lead several procurement and logistics management projects (including directing and issuing RFPs and negotiations) in indirect spend reducing the company's costs anywhere from 5-20% in the areas of transportation purchases, industrial supplies, cellular, print, HVAC, waste management, records retention, office supplies and equipment, fleet management services (both light duty and service fleet), GPS, uniform rental, copier rental and services.Initiated, negotiated and directed a number of parts returns, expedited freight and land cost reductions which provided approximately $2M in cost savings. Continually challenged the delivery supply chain of parts to our branches and customers improving lead times by several days to all locations. Initiated and reviewed 3PL solutions to improve parts and delivery standards.

Mississauga, On, Ca

Generated significant savings by single-sourcing the MRO supply base for 32 locations in Canada and US. Project managed the RFP process, conducted all negotiations and carefully developed, directed and monitored all relevant implementation plans and actions.Improved OEM deliveries to our dealer network significantly improving customer service.Conducted RFPs and/or other transportation reviews beginning with LTL and courier; identified over 20% savings and the opportunity to reduce many manual processes.

Providing contract and short-term logistics, purchasing and other supply chain support for companies in the manufacturing, distribution and service industries. Assignments with the industry leaders in the heavy equipment/industrial parts (Strongco) and material handling equipment (G.N. Johnston Equipment) along with a few SMEs. Developed and analyzed RFPs and RFQs. Reviewed supply chain and logistics opportunities, vendor management/relationships and providing cost reduction, customer service enhancements, organizational structure and process improvements. Significant results achieved. 2018-19 Projects included Ames Tile & Stone and Kohl & Frisch.

Mississauga, On, Ca

Contracted to lead, mentor and further develop a highly-skilled (15) Operations team ensuring cost effective operations supporting the delivery of unparalleled customer service. Review opportunities for strategic business development and other key corporate planning initiatives. Develop and enhance key business relationships and partnerships with transport providers, 3PLs and member associates.

Edmonton, Ab, Ca

Brought an organized approach to Purchasing & Logistics in order to improve business processes, discipline, accountability and responsibility.Responsibilities include developing centralized systems in support of the company's regional operations, vendor relationship management for over $300M spend, over 6,000 vendors; coaching and skills development as well as directing cost and service improvements and activities pertaining to purchasing and logistics. Working with all stakeholders during SAP implementation process.Developed and executed strategic plans for both Purchasing (direct and indirect spend) and Logistics providing for savings of over $2.5M.Identified process improvements including the development of an industry-best transportation database system. Developed the company's RFP and RFQ documents undertaking several key cost and service reviews with several commodities.Improved communications with highly decentralized, local teams in logistics and purchasing for 48 locations across Canada covering 8 erstwhile companies.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Part time Academic Coach/Facilitator for CITT program of study both in class and online program offerings. Also provided customized versions of the program for in-house applications.

Woodbridge, Ontario , Ca

Responsible for recruiting, selecting and leading the new building products centralized transportation management department and creating an opportunity to transform this department into a strategic asset for the company. Overall responsibility for North American Building Products transportation planning, coordination and execution; third party logistics provider relationship management; inbound raw material freight management and supplier backhaul optimization; working with division/plant management customer service and sales to ensure optimum customer freight delivery service; strategic and operational freight cost savings initiatives; and transportation financial and operational KPI reporting.

Bolton, On, Ca

Acknowledged for making radical and prudent changes to the logistics function across the businesses. Established global logistics team identifying/recruiting talent, developing cost effective import/export supply chains/logistics strategies for global growth, exporting to 100 countries and importing from 40.Performed comprehensive global logistics review, devised the technical specifications to handle the $40M international, multi-modal, inbound/outbound transportation, building strong, congenial relationships with culturally diverse service providers in logistics, transportation and warehousing.Negotiated key contracts with logistics suppliers across North America, Europe and Asia saving an average 10–15%; providing $2M savings. Identified further $5M in future savings potential in dozens of other related projects.Instrumental leader in securing Tier 2 status C-TPAT Certification.Enhanced global vendor management relationships to very high levels.

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Partner in a start-up logistics consulting business.Responsibility for business planning,development, staffing, sales, marketing, presentations, market research, customer support, quotations and bidding, web design and layout and industry association representation. Acted as the consulting company’s prime resource and expert securing contracts to provide expertise in logistics, transportation, distribution/customs. Partnered with numerous clients in a variety of business sectors involved in steel, warehousing, plastics and other manufacturing sectors to identify and execute logistics optimization and cost control initiatives. Savings averaged in excess of 3-4 times the average consulting fees. Clients included Vicwest, Armtec, CCL, CPI Plastics, Considar Metal Marketing, Zochem, Thomson Terminals Ltd., Westeel, Almag Aluminum, Mega Group, Petro Canada, DTI Diversified.Developed unique C-TPAT cross-border compliance programs coupled with stringent savings programs.

Burlington, Ontario, Ca

Achieved significant cost reductions in transportation, specialized and private fleet, lease, warehousing, customs and facility planning. Directed the launch of the $2 million Indirect Spend optimizing spend on packaging supplies, office and industrial supplies, cell phones and private automobile fleet.Conducted an extensive N. American-wide truck transport review culminating in $500,000 savings, coupled with renegotiating annual, third party transport/warehousing contract providing additional $500,000.Directed the logistics/warehousing activities for 3 large integrated warehouses making significant amendments to improve overall operations with the assistance of 2 Warehouse Managers and 8 warehouse/distribution staff.Reviewed operations, undertook and led a major cost efficiency program, while continuing to provide exemplary logistics service. Reductions included: $500,000 with a major steel manufacturer while improving service standards and $275,000 in general attrition.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Initiated freight studies uncovering significant overspending. Devised and executed cost reduction strategies resulting in $700,000 savings, 10% of logistics spend.Tabulated, presented and monitored the $8 million freight budget, trimming spend on a rail contract by $1.2 million over 3 years and decreased overall ongoing costs by over $1 million.Provided for a $2 million cost avoidance related to adjusting delivery standards during the company merger.Managed 3 staff: Freight Audit Clerk, Distribution Analyst and Transportation Analyst.

B.A., Urban Studies

P.Mm, Materials Management

Citt, Logistics