- Effectively managed vendor relationships with key local and international suppliers- Established, negotiated, and evaluated contracts for manufacturing goods and services- Monitored and provided feedback on KPI’s to internal and external stakeholders- Provided timely solutions, advice, and recommendations to team members and managers- Advised, supported, and monitored procurement activities on high-profile complex projects- Collaborated with internal stakeholders on… Show more - Effectively managed vendor relationships with key local and international suppliers- Established, negotiated, and evaluated contracts for manufacturing goods and services- Monitored and provided feedback on KPI’s to internal and external stakeholders- Provided timely solutions, advice, and recommendations to team members and managers- Advised, supported, and monitored procurement activities on high-profile complex projects- Collaborated with internal stakeholders on product development from design phase to product launch- Developed strategic sourcing and procurement strategy that added significant value and direct savings- Reviewed usage and forecasts to establish appropriate safety stocks, min/max, lots sizes and re-order points- Evaluated and executed strategic purchase requests from management- Consulted on business processes, policy, and change management throughout an SAP implementation- Coached team members and colleagues through SAP training and implementation- Contributed updates and revisions to internal work instructions and process flow charts- Worked closely with Finance team to establish standard material costing and ensure accurate cost rolls - Provided strategic insight and solutions on manufacturing and procurement decisions- Responsible for creation of SAP master data, BOMs, & routings for Production and Procurement functions - Supervised the scheduling, release, and execution of sub-component production orders- Participated in annual inventory counts Show less

- Co-ordinated trades, sub-contractors, and permits for project requirements- Monitored projects to ensure quality work, contract compliance, and on-time completion - Sourced project materials, tools, equipment scheduling, and delivery logistics - Supervised and assisted labourers with inquiries, complications, and scheduling issues- Reconciled purchase orders and invoices with appropriate projects

- Integral role in advisory group managing $150M in investment assets- Reconciled daily transactions and cash flows- Monitored and updated manager on relevant KPI’s and recommendations for improvements- Delivered a high level of professional client service in both favorable and unfavorable circumstances resulting in several commendations from management- Effectively managed time through prioritizing and delegating assistants with appropriate tasks- Served as a member of an… Show more - Integral role in advisory group managing $150M in investment assets- Reconciled daily transactions and cash flows- Monitored and updated manager on relevant KPI’s and recommendations for improvements- Delivered a high level of professional client service in both favorable and unfavorable circumstances resulting in several commendations from management- Effectively managed time through prioritizing and delegating assistants with appropriate tasks- Served as a member of an organizing committee for inaugural fundraiser that raised $80,000 Show less

- Maintained day to day operations and administration of book as manager was frequently out of office- Executed stock trades with high attention to detail and made approved recommendations to clients- Minimized manager involvement by taking initiative and independently resolving inquiries and issues- Managed client cash balances and payments - RIF/LIF, EFT’s, dividends and Interest- Set an example by adhering to procedures, industry policies and best practices

- Key member of an advisory group managing $100M in investment assets- Planned and executed trades on investment portfolios up to $3 million- Extensive coverage of daily market conditions and industry activities- Analysis of company/industry data – Earnings, IPO’s, market Trends- Executed trades – stocks, bonds, funds, new Issues, bought deals- Business development - cold calling, mailing & prospect meetings - Increased assets under management by $15 million over 3… Show more - Key member of an advisory group managing $100M in investment assets- Planned and executed trades on investment portfolios up to $3 million- Extensive coverage of daily market conditions and industry activities- Analysis of company/industry data – Earnings, IPO’s, market Trends- Executed trades – stocks, bonds, funds, new Issues, bought deals- Business development - cold calling, mailing & prospect meetings - Increased assets under management by $15 million over 3 years- Chaired branch social committee – organizing Christmas party, socials and annual golf tournament Show less

- Negotiated with key suppliers regarding material quotations, quality, pricing, and logistical requirements- Developed relationships with manufacturers throughout Canada, US, Germany, China and Taiwan- Interacted with suppliers regarding lead times, order status, backorders and return requirements- Prepared and coordinated various RFQ/RFP’s with government and private procurement departments- Reduced costs through effective forecasting, scheduling and proactive inventory… Show more - Negotiated with key suppliers regarding material quotations, quality, pricing, and logistical requirements- Developed relationships with manufacturers throughout Canada, US, Germany, China and Taiwan- Interacted with suppliers regarding lead times, order status, backorders and return requirements- Prepared and coordinated various RFQ/RFP’s with government and private procurement departments- Reduced costs through effective forecasting, scheduling and proactive inventory management- Reconciled purchasing and inventory; reviewed, approved and dealt with invoice discrepancies - Issued purchase orders based on scheduled requirements for contracts and tenders- Aided in ERP implementation and maintenance; responsible for inventory, purchasing, and AR/AP- Assisted in inventory counts, collected count data, provided data to support statements- Reviewed, updated, and published annual price lists and entered new data into ERP system Show less