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Ottawa, On, Ca

Ottawa, On, Ca

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Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Align supplier delivery to Honeywell’s requirement dates to meet financial commitments and satisfy customers.Was assigned a specific group of suppliers/parts, that I was to ensure that those suppliers have credible delivery plans and communicate with operations and planning teams to reconcile the master production schedule.Held standard supplier status / open order meetings, and supported site/team meetings, to ensure suppliers can support Honeywell's demand and escalate any technical/quality issues quickly to avoid impacting production.Escalated gaps in commits both internally and at the supplier.Submitted and analyzed RFQ’s including the use of the e-auction process to maximize productivity savings.Processed purchase requisitions and negotiated midsize value contracts, complex requirements and meet internal stakeholder objectives while achieving maximum overall cost-effectiveness.Administrated purchase orders to ensure quality hardware is delivered on time. Understand material shortages, supplier’s capacity, and capabilities.Also managed the supplier forecast and PO acknowledgment process through the Honeywell web portal.

Ottawa, Ca

Managed all Supply Chain activities; Purchasing, Material Management and Logistics for the company. Early accomplishments include but are not limited to cost reduction on electronic components and shipping rates with major international couriers. Continuously creating new processes and procedures to help streamline the MFG process and delivery to customers.

Cornwall, Ontario, Ca

STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGERLed a team of six by performing all supervisory roles, including personnel training, evaluation performance review, partnering with the Engineering Manager in the management of the Quoting Department in order to introduce and implement a new commodity structure that improved day-to-day quoting requirements.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Recognized by employer for superior negotiating skills and the ability to foster and further relationships with all industry partners.• Credited with imparting new knowledge and practical applications to improve sourcing and purchasing practices.• Collaborated in the manufacturing process of products using the Toyota Kata method.

Ottawa, Ontario, Ca

SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT / COST MANAGEMENT MANAGERDirected the “Platinum-level” Client Division with an emphasis on cost reduction, working with clients to achieve savings goals and negotiating product price with Tier 1 contract manufacturers across the globe.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Directly responsible for cost reduction for multiple major Ottawa-based companies. • Improved company cash flow by forecasting component lifecycles and identifying risk on both current and future programs to better leverage component purchases.• Exceeded target saving objectives.

Arlington, Va, Us

SENIOR BUYER LEVEL III / BUYER LEVEL II / BUYERReviewed all outgoing bid proposals to identify cost reduction opportunities as a vital Corporate Pricing Team member, leading to more competitive bids and influencing every aspect of component procurement, effectively cutting costs with innovative tactics. Responsible for high-profile contracts, including NASA’s Discovery space shuttle “Return to Flight” mission, the Hubble Telescope and several military aircraft, sea and land vehicles.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Produced considerable cost savings by developing a fresh vendor base and establishing new corporate pricing agreements.• Improved company profit by negotiating long-term pricing agreements with all major franchise distributors and increasing payment terms.• Initiated decrease in component material rates using industry methods and excess inventory reduction.• Participated in key programs including SVS, SHINCOM, NODLR, SIRIUS, EAS/EAS 3000, DFIRS, CPI-406 ELT and CH148 Cyclone maritime helicopter project.

Lake Elsinore, Ca, Us

NORTH AMERICAN OEM SALES MANAGERCoordinated with business development and marketing managers in order to achieve all sales targets, designing and implementing new strategies to aimed at sales growth and administering sales process to identify potential customers and complete the OEM sales process. Led sales team by training new sales representatives with little or no industry experience. Participated in innovative projects with design and implementation in order to enhance sales proposal process.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Expanded components sales territories into Europe.• Targeted and introduced European Grey Market as new procurement area.• Completed successful bids on OEM excess inventory.

Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Ca

GENERAL SALES MANAGER, EUROPEAN EXPORT SALES, 1997 – 2001Coordinated and oversaw sales and marketing techniques to achieve corporate revenue goals, developing and building strong relationships with new and existing customers and leading sales team representatives with guidance and training.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Relocated to the United Kingdom to establish the new Export Sales Department.• Maintained consistent sales position in top 5% by nurturing relationships with client companies throughout the region and expanding sales throughout the European market. FAI ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, NORTH AMERICAN SALES, • Point Claire, Quebec • 1994 – 1997Developed and maintained customer relations and key accounts, providing dedicated and comprehensive customer service in order to support field sales generation.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Continually achieved top 10% sales position.• Attained “million dollar sales club” status in first year of account representation.• Completed Future’s Intensive Sales Training (F.I.S.T.)• Completed Future’s Advanced Sales Training (F.A.S.T.)

Atlanta, Ga, Us

United Parcel Service Canada Ltd. is a package delivery company that provides transportation, logistics, and financial services in Canada and internationally.