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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Managed accounts receivable, issuing billing invoices on time and following up on late payments reducing payment delinquencies
• Handled accounts payable, establishing a 15-day payment cycle, improving cash flow, and reducing aged payables

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Performed data management duties by preparing essential shipping documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and export declarations, ensuring 100% compliance with all shipment processes
• Managed shipment status by coordinating with freight forwarders to efficiently plan shipments and minimize delays, resolve shipping issues, and ensure on-time deliveries
• Expanded the company's network of freight forwarders by accrediting two partners to improve competitive rates

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

• Revamped purchasing process, streamlining document and approval processes, establishing company-wide standard operating procedures
• Managed vendor relations by proactively conducting research to identify and accredit new vendors and negotiating contracts, strategically diversifying our supplier base
• Handled order management, ensuring a 100% order entry and ensuring three-way match validation to maintain inventory accuracy, as well as handling product returns.

Philippines

• Working in Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines allowed me to work in a B2B warehouse set up where in we engage in wholesale transactions with local businesses. The B2B setup gave me an opening to enhance my knowledge in.
• Developed an efficient receiving and dispatching workflow for a startup warehouse with limited manpower, resulting in optimized operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Directed and empowered a high-performing warehouse team in managing a sprawling 20,000-square-foot facility, consistently achieving 90% to 95% service level.
• Proactively managed stock levels to ensure uninterrupted supply and minimize backorders, contributing to improved customer satisfaction.
• Produced precise and punctual reports detailing warehouse operations, enabling informed decision-making by stakeholders.
• Spearheaded the implementation of robust safety protocols across all warehouse operations to maintain a secure and compliant work environment.

Wokring with Philam Life allowed me to experience direct selling & marketing. I had the opportunity to meet new people with different background & network with them.Responsibilities:Conduct KYC to ensure that the customer will purchase the right product.Explain thoroughly the inclusions of the insurance plan and the specific riders that goes with their.

Davao City

• Working with SCMC (SM Lanang Premier) was my stepping stone in discovering the Supply Chain Industry. SM allowed me to discover early hand different business units of a company. Working with the different business.
• Improving inventory management through conducting weekly cycle counts to maintain a flawless month-on-month record with zero variance.
• Achieved a remarkable 70% reduction in freight costs while elevating service levels to 90% by strategically tapping local suppliers and optimizing warehouse and inventory protocols.
• Collaborated with a dynamic team to drive a pioneering project transitioning from manual requisitions to electronic requests and approvals, significantly streamlining procurement processes to 3 days for provincial.
• Demonstrated unwavering commitment to preserving and monitoring fixed assets, ensuring rigorous accountability among various business units, and contributing to prudent asset management.
• Proficiently performed critical tasks including Goods Receipt, Goods Issuance, Inventory Monitoring, and Reports Analysis within the SAP ERP system, demonstrating adeptness in navigating complex software solutions.

Region XI - Davao, Philippines

Working with SCMC (SM City Davao) allowed me to experience the primary function of a corporate accountant. Our department is constantly working together with different business units to achieve a common goal which is to provide the management with accurate monthly financial reports. My experience in the Accounting Departnent established my core values &.

Postgraduate Degree, Supply Chain Management

Bs - Management Accounting, Accounting And Business/Management

Activities and Societies: Junior Philippine Association of Management Accountants (JPAMA) - President (2012 - 2013) - Secretariat.