Steve R.

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Vice President Operations and Supply Chain, Canada at Cornerstone Building Brands @ Cornerstone Building Brands
Steve R.'s Location
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Canada
Steve R.'s Contact Details
About Steve R.

A creative and innovative Supply Chain Executive with a passion to win. Most recently developing a new supply chain organization across Canada, developing a robust S&OP process and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives. A proven leader and relationship builder that promotes a collaborative team environment and focuses on fact based reporting to meet company objectives.

Steve R.'s Current Company Details
Cornerstone Building Brands

Cornerstone Building Brands

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Vice President Operations and Supply Chain, Canada at Cornerstone Building Brands
Steve R. Work Experience Details
  • Cornerstone Building Brands
    Vice President Operations And Supply Chain, Canada
    Cornerstone Building Brands Apr 2024 - Present
    Cary, North Carolina, Us
  • Cornerstone Building Brands
    Vice President Supply Chain, Canada
    Cornerstone Building Brands Feb 2021 - Apr 2024
    Cary, North Carolina, Us
  • Cornerstone Building Brands
    Director, Product Managment And Procurement
    Cornerstone Building Brands Sep 2018 - Feb 2021
    Cary, North Carolina, Us
  • Cornerstone Building Brands
    Director, Strategic Sourcing And Inventory Management
    Cornerstone Building Brands Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
    Cary, North Carolina, Us
  • Cornerstone Building Brands
    Purchasing Manager
    Cornerstone Building Brands Apr 2015 - Aug 2017
    Cary, North Carolina, Us
  • A.B.M Canada
    Purchasing Director
    A.B.M Canada Oct 2013 - Feb 2015
    a.b.m. Canada inc is an injection moulding manufacturer of various storage containers for its retail brand, KIS and medical brand, AP Medical. a.b.m is part of the international ArredoPlast group of companies.Reported to the C.E.O, responsible for 8 direct reports and the following departments: Direct and Indirect Purchasing Department, Production Scheduling and BOM management/Costing. 25 million dollar spend with over 150 local and international vendors.• Achieved over $3.5 million in cost saving through strategic sourcing and vendor management as well the implementation of ongoing continuous improvements.• Implemented yearly category review and transparent RFQ process to identify cost savings opportunities and right size the vendor base.• Developed fact based reporting tools that directly led to $5 million finished goods and raw material inventory reduction.o Developed MRP reporting to allow just in time delivery of materials and implemented safety stock reviews and VMI program to further reduce material inventory. This resulted in a total inventory reduction of over 50%.• Set up and implementation of SAP Business One 9.0 for Purchasing and scheduling and the establishment of all critical procedures and processes to accommodate rapid growth in an every changing and fast paced environment.
  • Blackberry
    Commodity Manager
    Blackberry Jun 2010 - Oct 2013
    Waterloo, Ontario, Ca
    BlackBerry a global leader in wireless innovation and manufacturer of BlackBerry smartphones. Report to the Director of Commodity Management in a Strategic procurement role. Responsible for total supply chain life cycle of aftermarket accessories; carrying solutions, retail display units and aftermarket power accessories. Extensive travel in Asia to lead QMS audits, social responsibility audits and vendor quarterly business reviews (QBRs).• Lead a cross functional team of 15 staff from various departments for new product introduction (NPI) and development.• Managed rapid growth in commodities and also drastic drop in forecast while minimizing liabilities and maintaining competitive pricing and continuous supply. • Implemented RFQ process, including: Creating RFQ package, quotation summary and competitive evaluation, contract negotiation and vendor selection; resulted in a transparent process that provided a platform for internal discussion and project kick off.• Consistently sourcing new vendors and investigating new technologies to bring innovation and cost savings to the business unit. • Organized and lead QBR's with all vendors to review scorecards, implement improvement plans and build vendor relationships.• Excellent track record of delivering new products to meet critical launch deadlines.
  • Ferrero
    Sr Technical Buyer
    Ferrero Jun 2005 - Jun 2010
    Senningerberg, Luxembourg, Lu
    Multi-national confectionary company, manufacturing Ferrero Rocher, Tic Tac and Nutella brands.•Directly involved in the start-up of a 900,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility with a capital investment of $300 million CAD and over 700 employees in Phase I•Manage a $40 million spend with over 400 active suppliers.•Responsible for set up and development of complete indirect supply chain •Areas of responsibility include indirect supply chain: capital projects, machinery and equipment, packaging, spare parts, MRO, injection molds, IT, health and safety, service contracts and utilities •Set up and implementation of Avantis and SAP procurement modules and systems•Consistent growth within the organization: Promoted from Jr Buyer to Intermediate Buyer in January 2007. •Promoted to Sr. Technical Buyer in January 2008, Reporting to the CEO and took on responsible of managing Jr. Technical Buyer and Purchasing Assistant. Responsible for complete Technical (indirect) spend.
  • Husky Injection Molding Systems
    Production Buyer (Coop)/(Contract)
    Husky Injection Molding Systems May 2004 - Apr 2005
    Bolton, On, Ca
    Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.– World leader in design and manufacturing of injection molding machines, hot runners, robots, molds and integrated systems.Managed a portfolio of 30 suppliers as well as department scorecards and MRO purchase orders. Involved in several special projects and ongoing continuous improvement assignments.• Developed a purchase order confirmation tool that reduced un confirmed PO's from 30% to 0.

Steve R. Skills

Product Development Project Planning Sourcing Management Strategic Sourcing Cross Functional Team Leadership Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Inventory Management Procurement Erp Purchasing Contract Negotiation Process Improvement Program Management Engineering Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Product Management International Business Supply Management Leadership Mrp Pricing Negotiation Lean Manufacturing Business Development Operations Management

Steve R. Education Details

  • Jack Welch Management Institute
    Jack Welch Management Institute
    Management And Operations
  • Wilfrid Laurier University
    Wilfrid Laurier University
    History

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Steve R. works for Cornerstone Building Brands

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Steve R.'s current role is Vice President Operations and Supply Chain, Canada at Cornerstone Building Brands.

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What schools did Steve R. attend?

Steve R. attended Jack Welch Management Institute, Wilfrid Laurier University.

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Steve R. has skills like Product Development, Project Planning, Sourcing, Management, Strategic Sourcing, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Procurement, Erp, Purchasing.

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