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Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Leads warehouse, inventory and HR operational activities, including monitoring operational safety and workflow and allocation of resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness; responds to and resolves daily operational issues and ensures adherence to standards such as emergency response guidelines and procedures. Identifies product and equipment storage and distribution requirements.Manages the flow of goods, services, and information to meet customer needs. Identifies inefficiencies and workflow issues that are counterproductive to operational goals, and in collaboration with Warehouse & Logistics Lead, ensures the continuous improvement of warehouse operations by monitoring Key Performance Indicators and participating in established Quality Monitoring ProgramsEnsures the execution and continuous improvement of standard warehouse and distribution operating procedures such as receiving of goods, cross docking, inventory allocation, replenishment system, traffic management.Leads the implementation of all major warehousing and logistics related projects; forms and leads project teams to ensure the successful implementation of all projects. Provides leadership to all staff and motivates them towards the attainment of department and organizational goals, including coaching and mentoring of direct reports. Develops and refines the organizational structure to reflect operational needs. Manages the recruitment and professional development of employees within the department through the formal assessment of training needs and the development of training plans. Responsible to oversee, and as required, participate in the management of human resource matters for the department.Promotes quality and safety by identifying risks and hazards, safety issues, and opportunities for improvement, including policy and procedure development, risk management, hazard reporting, incident investigations, safety training, and safety committee operations.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Plan and allocate daily warehouse work through Supervisors to all team membersReview daily productivity and make necessary labour adjustments to support the workloadMaximize floor space utilizationMaintain a safe, clean and organized warehouse environmentCreate a positive work environment for all warehouse employeesMotivate employees and lead by exampleContinuous Improvement: Review and revise processes based on the business requirements.Plan, organize, and manage the general layout of the yard on an ongoing basisEnsure all warehouse equipment is serviced according to their PM schedule

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

INVENTORY FUNCTIONSDesign and implement an inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control procedures.Examine the levels of supplies and raw material to determine shortages.Document daily deliveries and shipments to update inventory.Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments. Evaluate new inventory to ensure it’s ready for shipment. Perform daily analysis to predict potential inventory problems. Order new supplies to avoid inefficiencies or excessive surplus. Analyze different suppliers to obtain the best cost-effective deals. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Implementation of new Warehouse Management SystemLOGISTICS FUNCTIONSStrategically plan and manage logistics, warehouse, transportation and customer servicesDirect optimize and coordinate full order cycleLiaise and negotiate with suppliers, retailers and consumersKeep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiencyArrange warehouse, catalog goods, plan routes and process shipmentsResolve any arising problems or complaintsSupervise, coach and train warehouse workforceMeet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targetsMaintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvementsComply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements

Western Canada

Overseeing and direct all aspects of inventory control processes and systems for Western Canada)Work with clients in diverse industries, such as omni-channel retail, technology, and healthcare.Improved EBITDA by improving productivity, streamline costs and increasing customer serviceDesigned and implemented programs that improved operations efficiency, employee morale and customer service and satisfaction while increasing revenue stream. Oversee and direct financial management of the organization, including managing the annual budget cycle, monthly financial statements reporting to the owner of the company.Hiring and developing a high performing team for a variety of roles in Operations

Burnaby

- Preparing, Reconciling and updating product demand forecast- Conducting data analysis and modelling and interpreting results- Managing Inventory- Collaborating with a variety of internal and external partners- Forecasting and Inventory Management

Burnaby

Known as a Supply Chain Expert with comprehensive background coordinating with operations, warehousing, logistics, and finance, advertising and merchandising divisions to manage all aspects of inventory. Proven success achieving Just-in-time inventory management to minimize excess inventory without on-time delivery metrics while minimizing on-hand inventory levels. Developed and implemented processes to successfully optimize work flow and improve inventory efficiency. In-depth experience in forecasting, purchasing, distribution and just-in-time inventory management.

Surrey

- Creating budgets for value add products- Prepare cost analysis reports to the president- Overseeing purchasing department- Negotiated transportation contracts- Oversee all aspect of transportation- Loss Prevention in all locations

Bc / Yukon Region

RGIS is the market leader in supply chain, inventory, insights, merchandising and optimization solutions. Our services include but are not limited to: inventories, supply chain, compliance audits, store mapping, merchandising, resets, staffing solutions and store optimization. My responsibilities included managing approximately 400 staff in BC/Yukon, including Auditors, Supervisors, Team Leaders and Management Trainees. I was responsible for training and recruitment of Team Leaders and Management Trainees, as well as, providing guidelines and procedures for hiring and training in Vancouver and other cities centers within the district. During my tenure, I had revised the training guidelines for staff and implemented new procedures to train Team Leaders and reduce the length of time that was required for them to function on their own. In addition, I implemented an ongoing training regiment that improved productivity of Auditors in the field. My responsibilities also included sales and customer relations with existing local and national clients.

Bc / Yukon Region

- Managed 5-8 inventory teams in the lower mainland and Vancouver Island- Recruited and training Team Leaders - Enforcing company standards and policies- Won the RGIS Way award for the International Division in 1999

Bc / Yukon Region

Bc / Yukon Region