Achievements* Streamlined Supply Chain to reduce backlog from 3 weeks to 7 days during peak season.* Helped increase stock turns in core categories by 15% by focusing on top line items* Reduced inventory carrying costs while improving in stock percentage.* Reduced domestic carrying costs by over 30%

Multiple Positions over my 10+ years.Warehouse Manager / Distribution Manager / Logistics Manager / Purchasing Purchasing - For the last 2+ years I have been involved in multiple levels of purchasing and planning. Range, Option Counts, Systems Super User, System Set up, Buying and OTB. I was responsible for Order approvals, sales forecasts and budgeting. Within 6 months reduced stock value by 15% to match stock plan numbers while increasing in-stock percentages on top line items.Logistics - For the last 5 years I managed all container movements from overseas suppliers to our Distribution Centers and out to over 50 retail outlets across Canada. Handled Freight negotiations for Overseas and Domestic freight. Reduced our landed costs by partnering with a strong consolidation specialist to reduce our carrying costs and increase our turns. Was also an integral part in setting up our Shanghai purchasing office workflow procedures.Distribution and Warehousing - Over 10 years ago I joined the Jysk team to set up their first warehouse. I implemented procedures and systems to increase productivity and helped to build a strong team and positive work atmosphere. Worked with our team to grow the company from 13 stores in 2002 to 52 stores in 2013 and from a 50,000sqft warehouse to two 150,000sqft warehouses in BC and ON.

Grocery Assembly Supervisor.- Supervised and scheduled work with over 250 unionized staff. - Directly responsible for WCB and handled all injury cases with solid return to work procedures.