Additional experience, and positions of increasing responsibility, with Barrick Gold, Procter & Gamble, US Gypsum, and Campbell Soup Co. Ltd.AREAS OF APPLICATION• Develop a total supply chain strategy to meet Company requirements using positive and effective sourcing, material management and distribution methods. • Develop whole supply chain management strategies that deliver lowest costs-in-use. Monitor and evaluate cost and customer service effectiveness of acquisition/distribution channels.• Locate, qualify and manage sources of supply to produce continuous improvement towards a supplier base that represents a real competitive advantage. • Build and maintain excellent working relationships with strategic and critical suppliers.• Conduct "make/buy" studies to determine best acquisition methods.• Direct strategic supply, transportation and inventory planning by continuously gathering relevant information, and analyzing specific marketplace trends.• Determine best effective and economic inventory levels to meet production and marketing needs and reduce total distribution cycle time.• Maximize the effectiveness of ERP and other computer planning tools. Implement and promote training within the procurement and logistics staff to achieve maximum leverage from these tools.• Develop and support departmental personnel to continuously improve levels of effectiveness through encouragement, goal management, and enhanced job skills and job interest.Specialties: People management and motivation, negotiation, communication skills, both written and oral, supplier management and development, supply chain analysis and distribution/warehousing set up and evaluation.
Listed skills include Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Materials Management, and 19 others.