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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Provide procurement support as it relates to the company's capital investment programs.

West Vancouver, Bc

Specializing in business processes, operations, technology and change management in business workflow affecting supply chain

North Vancouver, Bc

Manufacturer and distributor of a full range of gas fireplace products

Coquitlam, Bc

Performed all purchasing (materials, supplies, equipment, services) and provided leadership and direction on inventory management, production scheduling, manufacturing (in Dynamics GP), distribution center operations and staff management with emphasis on controlling costs while improving quality, price and service to customers.

Vancouver, Bc

Responsible for scheduling, training, motivating staff and volunteers, safe and efficient operations at two distribution centers, quality control, daily pick-ups/deliveries, managing relationships with suppliers/ partners/recipient groups and for maintaining the companies Logivision LBOS/LPOS software. Streamlined the daily evaluation, quality control, distribution and reporting processes for donations and ensured safe distribution of food to retail outlets and other recipient groups in need.

Vancouver, Bc

Led a 32-person team accountable for demand planning and purchasing, product assembly, inventory management, warehouse operations and sales order processing. Improved customer service, inventory accuracy and created service transparency in support of consistent 18% year-over-year sales growth. Introduced new policies and procedures, critical success factors (CSFs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all supply chain functions. Utilized proprietary software and Sage ERP system tools to improve inventory accuracy, purchasing, customer order fulfillment and on-time shipping to customers. Designed a new 12,000 sq ft warehouse and streamlined order picking process by creating bin locations for all items and pick sheets in the Sage ERP system that improved order accuracy and service to customers.

Burnaby, Bc

Responsible for $8 million distribution budget, negotiating all warehousing, distribution, transportation and customs brokerage agreements, inventory management, distribution center operations and purchasing and distribution of all print materials consumed across Canada. Reviewed logistics practices, introduced new vendors for transport, customs brokerage, off-site storage and mail-order services and negotiated new contracts that reduced annual costs by $750,000 per year. Managed inventory and distribution of products to consumers in 85 markets on-time and under budget.

Vancouver, Bc

Proposed consulting projects to companies seeking competitive advantages in Supply Chain. Developed strategic/tactical solutions, documented business case for change and implemented recommendations that streamlined work-flow, improved data management and decision-making for planning, purchasing, transportation, vendor management, inventory management and distribution centre operations.

Vancouver, Bc

Responsible for sales and marketing the firms consulting services to companies looking to improve Supply Chain functions. Managed business process improvement projects in customer order fulfillment, transportation & logistics, procurement, vender management, inventory management and warehouse design/operations. Presented written reports to senior executives detailing findings, recommendations and implementation plans.

Tacoma, Wa

Developed transportation and logistics strategies for twelve forest products manufacturing facilities in Canada and US and negotiated rate and service agreements with major railways, highway transport, third party logistics providers and railcar leasing companies representing over $40 million in annual expenditures.

Boston, Ma And Vancouver, Bc

Developed and implemented sales, marketing and pricing strategies designed to maximize revenues and profitability from major forest products producers in BC and AB. Negotiated annual pricing and service agreements representing over $70 million in annual revenue.