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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Developed data models to conduct statistical analysis and recommended solutions to improve operational efficiency, leading to a 23.8% improvement in trailer capacity utilization for frozen foods over 12 months
• Initiated and led a cross-functional team that implemented new delivery window schedules, leading to an anticipated savings of $1.7 million (CAD) per year and a reduction of 2 million kg of CO2 per year
• Established master data auditing and validation processes, led the… Show more
• Established master data auditing and validation processes, led the development of reporting tools and dashboards, and reported department KPI's to Senior Leadership Show less

Etobicoke, Ontario

• Leveraged strong cross-functional relationships to develop and lead continuous improvement strategies, resulting in on-time outbound deliveries increasing from 77% to 96% within 12 months
• Established a continuous learning environment through knowledge sharing and educational workshops, promoting the overall professional development of the department

Toronto, Canada Area

• Developed a systematic process for the sales and marketing teams to monitor their KPI’s and financial reports; presented KPI’s globally to directors and VP’s, ensuring teams were acting strategically and meeting targets
• Completed business cases to determine pricing for new projects; monitored market pricing to explore opportunities for margin improvement and new pack sizes, ensuring ROI is maximized
• Worked with Distributors across Canada/USA to maintain a rolling forecast… Show more
• Worked with Distributors across Canada/USA to maintain a rolling forecast, understand regional/customer requirements and provide recommendations for appropriate action using customer POS data and Nielsen data
• Used Nielson data to identify sales patterns and marketing performance for retailers such as Walmart and Loblaws; used data to influence senior business development manager and senior marketing manager on long term.
• Attended JBP’s across Canada/USA; spoke to individual SKU performance, identified gaps in distributors distribution network, collaborated on identifying SKU’s to delist, and product lines to expand Show less

Markham, ON

• Mined data through TMS software to conduct data analysis; identified strategic saving initiatives by consolidating LTL shipments into TL shipments, determined transport costs per kg, and identified non-profitable.
• Created an excel form that considered warehousing costs (storage, labour, paperwork) and could be used to determine the cost per kg and cost by case to store product at the DC under a variety of scenarios
• Collaborated with processing plants and… Show more
• Collaborated with processing plants and distribution centers to identify opportunities to reduce fines and penalties related to Vendor Non-Compliance guidelines for Walmart, Loblaws, Metro, Sobeys and Gordon Food.

Oshawa

• Industrial Engineer on cross-functional team which eliminated the need for resequencing of parts by a third-party vendor, creating new internal jobs, and producing a savings of $700,000 CAD per year
• Lead Industrial Engineer for manufacturing of doors for Chevrolet Impala, Cadillac XTS & Buick Regal; perform line-balancing, ergonomic reviews, initiate continuous improvement initiatives and set engineered labour.
• Liaison between General Motors and union… Show more
• Liaison between General Motors and union representatives; work on initiatives to solve labour disputes Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Worked with clients on improving on-time order fill rates by improving their inventory management, developing forecasts and understanding their transportation network and travel times
• Redesigned the layout of the manufacturing facility at Rubinet Faucet Co., resulting in a reduction of material travel distance from 177m to 96m throughout the full work cycle
• Conducted end-to-end value stream mapping of logistic processes to identify gaps and opportunities for financial and… Show more
• Conducted end-to-end value stream mapping of logistic processes to identify gaps and opportunities for financial and capacity gain within an organization Show less

Surrey, B.C.

• Managed small to mid-sized projects for sub-contractor; managed most profitable job in terms of budget percentage for 2009 - 37-storey condo in Coquitlam, British Columbia
• Coordinated and integrated efforts across sub-contractors to increase efficiency; conducted comprehensive inventory assessments to improve inventory control
• Trained apprentices in installation of commercial and industrial applications, including: insulation, fire-stopping, sheet metal, canvas and PVC.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: Institute of Industrial & System Engineers (Chapter #888), Industrial Engineering Course Union

Red Seal Certification, Heat & Frost Insulating