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Mississauga, On, Ca

Responsible for executing Walmart Brand sourcing strategies that maximize margin and profitable sales for Private Label within the Frozen, Deli and Dry Grocery categories.  Procure, maintain, and strengthen vendor relationships to ensure best cost while maintaining sufficient supply Develop and execute plans to drive saving opportunities and cost mitigation strategies Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to land projects – Category Managers, Product Developers, Customs, Food Safety, Logistics and ReplenishmentKey Achievements:  Provided cost savings of over $12 million while mitigating over $7 million  Created new business with categories that drove over $75 million dollars in new sales  Established strategic supplier to create open cost model and foster security of supply

Mississauga, On

Responsible for executing Global Foods sourcing strategies that maximize margin and profitability for both Private Label and National Brand within the Frozen, Deli and Dry Grocery categories.  Diversify suppliers of existing items from oversea sources. Establish gaps within current portfolio with Category Manager and seek sources with worldwide suppliers Procure, maintain, and strengthen vendor relationships to ensure best cost while maintaining sufficient supply Seek new sources and new items/concepts to present to business leads from offshore suppliers Define worldwide buying timeline for commodities and work with cross functional teams to adhere to the schedules Create a Global Food Process with cross functional teams to manage supply chain platform from origin to in countryKey Achievements:  First year converted 8 Direct Import Programs and achieved $13 million in annual savings Created a Direct Import Program Launch Time line along with a Flow Plan Tool Established a DI Cheese program which provided annual savings over million dollars

Responsible for executing Global Foods sourcing strategies that maximize margin and profitability for both Private Label and National Brand within the Frozen, Deli and Dry Grocery categories.  Diversify suppliers of existing items from oversea sources. Establish gaps within current portfolio with Category Manager and seek sources with worldwide suppliers Procure, maintain, and strengthen vendor relationships to ensure best cost while maintaining sufficient supply Seek new sources and new items/concepts to present to business leads from offshore suppliers Define worldwide buying timeline for commodities and work with cross functional teams to adhere to the schedules Create a Global Food Process with cross functional teams to manage supply chain platform from origin to in countryKey Achievements:  First year converted 8 Direct Import Programs and achieved $13 million in annual savings Created a Direct Import Program Launch Time line along with a Flow Plan Tool Established a DI Cheese program which provided annual savings over million dollars

Effectively manage the Logistics Department's day to day operations for a buying group of independent retailers across Canada along with providing strategic direction of the department.Supervise the Import Container Program along with implementing a Customer Service protocolManage company's inventory with warehouses in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and HalifaxNegotiate rates with commodity suppliers, freight forwarders and custom brokers worldwide as well as national distribution centers and shipping companiesDeveloped and successfully implemented an Order Management SystemFocus on sales to achieve container flow objectives by generating new businessDirectly supervises the Data Entry Clerk and Salesperson and prepares quarterly and annual written evaluationsCo-ordinate North America Freight Programs with numerous suppliers for different banner programsKey Achievements: 2010 created an East to West Freight solution for our members yielding an average of 28% freight saving. Reduced warehousing costs by 2% by renegotiating rates and leveraging volume Developed and implemented a 1%Vendor Charge Back Allowance from suppliers Implemented a new Order Management System to allow our membership access to view product, pricing and available inventory on line Increase container volume from 25 containers to 115 in year one and 161 in year two

Monitored existing customer's progress by analyzing customer orders, delivery needs and cost objectives. Along with, evaluating most efficient modes of transportation.Key responsibility for Unisource Canada and ConAgra Foods, two of Wheels largest customersAcknowledged, analyzed and solved daily customer freight issues by implementing cost effective action plansWorked closely with colleagues to ensure excellent customer service levels achievedIntegral in the initial set up of new customers by ensuring all customer information is correct and meets company guidelines