RespnsibilitiesResponsibilities include calling on plumbing wholesalers and pump and water wellWholesalers in Northern Alberta and Saskatchewan.Responsible for presenting new products and programs as well as the promotion ofExisting products and programs.Set up and attend trade shows

Purchasing ManagerCan-Cell Industries Inc., March 2010 to March 2013 Responsibilities In charge of private label import program which included new product development, design of packaging, logistics, inventory control and quality control. Overseas travel to China sourcing new products at trade shows, touring existing factories, as well as potential new supplier’s factories. Worked closely with sales and marketing on direct import container programs for Customers. Worked with sales and marketing departments on new products, flyer programs and trade shows. In charge of negotiations with existing vendors as well as potential new vendors. In charge of the coordination of slow moving and obsolete products and product lines. Accountable for costing and pricing products. Responsible for purchasing and inventory management of over 8 million dollars of inventory in eight Western Canadian locations and one Manufacturing Plant. Supervise staff of two buyers, a purchasing assistant and a freight co-ordinator. Implemented an organisational chart with duties and structure for all employees in the department. Undertook a complete cleanup of the computer system, which had not been done since the implementation of the system in 2005. Upgraded import plumbing program and added marble tops, granite tops, showers, tubs, upgraded all toilets. The result was an overall increase of over 300% in sales in under 3 years. Complete overhaul on screw program and was able to decrease costs by an average of over 10% while increasing quality. Added a new jar program and was able to help increase sales by over 25% on the line. Changed vendors on our builders hardware lines from trading companies to manufacturers and have saved an average of 10 to 15%.

Senior PurchaserCan-Cell Industries Inc., April 2008 to March 2010 Responsibilities Responsible for purchasing product based on customer’s requirements and the company's investment goals. Handling product queries, company wide for lines assigned by Purchasing Manager. Assist with the investigation and implementation of new products and lines. Negotiate with vendors for special deals on flyers and other promotions. Help with inventory management. Assist with new product designs, flyers,spiffs and plan-o-grams. I was responsible for all price updates and producing related spreadsheets for sales and management. Implementation of price increases for all North American lines. Responsible for maintaining private label house wrap program.

Director of Sales and MarketingA-line Greeting Cards Inc., January 2004 to April 2008 Responsibilities Responsible for the Western Canadian Market covering the British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northern Ontario. Was in charge of a sales force of 4 territory managers and 24 customer service representatives. Responsible for the implementation of new company programs through direct contact with Western Canadian head offices. Traveled extensively with territory managers. Set up and attended buying shows for Major store chains and buying groups. Responsible for yearly sales budgets. Responsible for hiring and training of both territory manager and customer service representatives. Successfully negotiated deals with 2 large retail chains with a combined store base of over 800 stores Instrumental in building a customer base of over 500 accounts in Western Canada in4 years.

Purchasing ManagerFrontier Plumbing and Heating, March 2002 to December 2003 Responsibilities Responsible for purchasing and inventory management of over 4 million dollars of inventory. Oversaw a staff of 4. Responsible for meeting gross margin and inventory turns. Negotiated programs and rebates with supplier partners. Responsible for the production and implementation of new price book. Sourced new products and programs. In charge of import program. Produced and implemented a new price book.

Operations ManagerFrontier Plumbing and Heating, May 1999 to March 2002 Responsibilities Oversaw branch purchasing, inside sales, order desk, and quotations. Oversaw all warehouse operations. Developed marketing tools such as flyer programs and monthly specials. Responsible for running yearly inventory counts. Worked with sales to secure job bids. Worked with sales people in areas associated with customer relations. Negotiated contracts with freight companies for both incoming and outgoing freight. Designed and oversaw the completion of new branch.

Sales Manager Alberta RegionBibby Ste-Croix Foundry, February 1996 to May 1999 Responsibilities Responsible for generating new sales through corporate plumbing supply head offices. Called on existing customers both distribution and commercial contractors. Worked with engineers and specifiers to have Bibby brand of products specified for related jobs. Set and established forecasts and budgets for the Alberta region.

National Account ManagerShaben International Inc., March 1994 to April 1996 Responsibilities Called on corporate head offices with programs and promotions. Designed sales promotions and programs for major food and drug chains. Responsible for ongoing operations and training of inside sales force. Trained new account executives both local and out of province. Responsible for the sales and promotion of lines exclusive to Shaben Int.

Account ExecutiveShaben International Inc., January 1992 to March 1994 Responsibilities Sold established accounts and cold called new accounts. Developed advertising strategies to increase customer sales. Organized and ran trade shows. Designed planograms for new and established accounts. Sales planning and forecasting for both company and customers. Awarded sales honors for top sales increases in both major product lines in one year. Awarded sales honors for top sales increases in one of the major product lines in 2 other years. Awarded numerous monthly top sales awards.

Account ExecutiveWestern Supplies, July 1986 to December 1991 Responsibilities Sold established accounts and cold called new accounts. Secured job bids and quoted on new jobs. Sales and customer forecasting. Account collections.