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As a Business Analyst (current) and as a Product Coordinator (past) at M&M Food Market, I conducted pricing analysis across various products, innovations and platforms to identify revenue and profit maximization opportunities. My role also included managing and maintaining a database, providing reporting analysis to support strategic decision-making, and identifying areas for process improvement and optimization, resulting in increased efficiency and cost savings. I coordinated with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and supply chain, to ensure alignment of business objectives and execution plans, and demonstrated strong communication skills to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Etobicoke, On

I had the opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading foodservice company that excels in providing food solutions that exceed customers' expectations for great-tasting flavors and high-quality ingredients. My responsibilities included managing the procurement process for ingredients and packaging materials, forecasting demand, and developing inventory strategies to ensure that materials were available to meet production schedules. This required a strong understanding of supply chain management principles, as well as attention to detail and the ability to effectively communicate with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Throughout my experience at Ventura Foods, I developed an understanding of the foodservice industry, including the challenges and opportunities associated with procuring ingredients and packaging materials. I gained valuable experience in inventory management, working collaboratively with production teams to ensure that materials were available to meet production schedules while minimizing waste and excess inventory. My contributions as material planning and procurement efforts helped to ensure that ingredients/packaging materials were available to meet production schedules, deliver high-quality food solutions that exceed customers' expectations. I was responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and resolving issues related to quality or delivery timelines. This required strong negotiation skills and the ability to effectively communicate with suppliers to build and maintain productive relationships. I also worked closely with cross-functional teams, including production, logistics, marketing/sales and quality assurance, to identify areas for improvement and implement process changes to optimize efficiency and reduce costs. This involved analyzing data, identifying trends, and developing solutions to address operational challenges.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As a Logistic Coordinator, I was responsible for negotiating pricing with carriers and coordinating inbound and outbound shipments. One of the key aspects of my role was to communicate problem-solving and delays at customs to ensure smooth and timely delivery of goods.I was also responsible for communication with customs for load clearance, providing necessary documents such as bill of landing to the customs agent to set up shipment information before crossing the Canadian border.On a daily basis, I performed clerical functions such as verifying invoices transported by all carriers and Custom Broker entry to ensure accuracy and compliance. This involved attention to detail and strong organizational skills.Throughout my experience in this role, I developed strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Additionally, I gained an in-depth understanding of logistics and supply chain management, and developed a keen eye for identifying areas of improvement in the transportation process to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

As a Marketing Research and Data Entry Specialist at Strategy Institute, I had the opportunity to contribute to the organization's mission of facilitating intelligence sharing and providing exclusive interactive learning and networking opportunities for senior executives, business professionals, and government officials around the world.My responsibilities involved conducting research on various industries and markets to provide insights and identify trends, as well as analyzing and interpreting data to develop strategic recommendations for clients. This required a strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage and organize large amounts of information.In addition to research, I was responsible for data entry and management, ensuring that client information and research data was accurately captured and maintained in our systems. This required proficiency in data entry software and a strong understanding of data management best practices.Throughout my 5 years of experience at Strategy Institute, I developed strong analytical and research skills, as well as a keen understanding of marketing strategy and business acumen. I also gained valuable experience in project management, working collaboratively with teams to deliver high-quality work on time and on budget.My contributions to the organization's research and data management efforts helped to support the development of successful marketing strategies and provided valuable insights for clients to make informed business decisions.

Certificate, Business Administration And Management, General

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