Taras Korec, M.B.A., P.Eng., P.Log., Cscmp

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Reporting to Chief Operating Officer. 2 direct + 100 indirect staff. @ Compugen Inc
richmond hill, ontario, canada
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Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada
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About Taras Korec, M.B.A., P.Eng., P.Log., Cscmp

Supply Chain Management ► Logistics ► Facility Management. With more than 30 years in the industry, I’ve earned my place on the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, as a Member of the Supply Chain Management Association, and Board Director for Supply Chain Management Association (ON).I’ve transformed supply chain management in a multitude of sectors working at Bombardier Aerospace – Siemens Electric – Mars (Effem Inc.) – Christie Digital Systems – CML HealthCare – and most recently, Parmalat Canada.Here’s an overview of my value proposition to an employer requiring a:► SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER who MAXIMIZES RESULTS ◄SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT || LOGISTICS || FACILITY MANAGEMENT==========================================================◘ Onboarded a new 3PL at $2M p.a. savings on distribution centre costs.◘ Restructured distribution centres to accrue $2M cost savings.◘ Upgraded order process to hit 98% On-Time Delivery (OTD) rate.◘ Renovated more than 80 healthcare facilities in 6 months at 33% less cost.COST CONTROL || PEOPLE MANAGEMENT || CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT==============================================================◘ Saved $25M equalling 15% of overall budget within 5 years.◘ Exceeded $1M in cost savings FY17/18 on product returns and spoilage.◘ Managed large local talent groups and disparate teams in California and China.◘ Removed $12.5M from procurement and transportation spend.LEADERSHIP STRENGTHS are diverse and extensive—here’s my TOP SIX==========================================================Supply Chain Management ◘ Operational Excellence ◘ Strategic PlanningChange Management ◘ Lean Methodology ◘ Team LeadershipTaras KorecSENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER(Targeting VP and C-Suite)===========================tkorec@gmail.com | Skype: taras.korec◘ There are no obstacles to success except the ones you place there ◘

Taras Korec, M.B.A., P.Eng., P.Log., Cscmp's Current Company Details
Compugen Inc

Compugen Inc

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Reporting to Chief Operating Officer. 2 direct + 100 indirect staff.
richmond hill, ontario, canada
Website:
compugen.com
Employees:
1278
Taras Korec, M.B.A., P.Eng., P.Log., Cscmp Work Experience Details
  • Compugen Inc
    Vice President Operations
    Compugen Inc Jan 2024 - Present
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
    To innovate industries, transform businesses, connect communities, and drive meaningful change, we must think bigger, reach broader, and act bolder. Through knowledge, curiosity, and collaboration, Compugen helps organizations deliver experience by design. This is what it means to be human-centred and technology-enabled.We believe that partner is a verb. With Compugen as your ally from day one, you see and feel the difference. This is where inspiration meets impact.Relentlessly CuriousWe think differently. We ask questions in an unending pursuit to uncover your why. From the way we engage internally to the bonds we build with our customers and community, this no-stone-unturned passion translates possibility into reality.Collaborative at the CoreWe are grounded in the potential of technology and the impact of people. Through deep discussion and challenging inquiry, we embrace diverse perspectives and celebrate unique views. With true trust in each other creative ideas flow, goals are achieved, and innovation abounds.Driven to Make a DifferenceWhen you have innovation at hand and intention in your heart, one person can drive change. With one word, one device, one connection; change ignites, and all will flourish.Get an Ally in Your Technology Journey.We deliver experience by design; visit compugen.com to start now:#DreamDesignDeliver
  • Lcbo
    Acting Senior Director (Contract) – Transportation
    Lcbo Oct 2022 - Jan 2024
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Manage all inbound and outbound transportation operations covering about 100 containers and truck loads inbound and 100 truckload equivalents store shipments a day.• Developed the FY 2024 operating budget of $320M for transportation.• Managed all contract renewals through their lifecycles through Board approval and execution.• Lead carrier contract negotiations and the identification of requirements for contracts/agreements regarding transportation/trucking companies, agents and consignments, and other service contracts.• Delivered cost savings of $41M on freight spend
  • Hexo Corp
    Senior Vice President (Svp) Procurement And Logistics
    Hexo Corp Jul 2019 - Mar 2022
    Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
    SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – Procurement and Logistics(4 direct + 55 indirect staff + 3 distribution centres across 3 provinces)Drove a significant change in culture corporate-wide focused on governance and organizational performance. Implemented best practices from CPG industries to the cannabis industry.• Centralized the Procurement function and developed a team of 8 Buyers• Delivered cost savings of $10M on spend of $160M over 2 years• Drove a corporate wide culture change implementing governance best principles• Developed and staffed a Supplier Quality Assurance department to ensure a reliable revenue stream• Operated 7 warehouses and 3 distribution centres serving customers across Canada• DC to DC deliveries as well as Direct Store Delivery (DSD) in 3 provinces• Commissioned a new 60,000 sq. ft. DC in 6 months • Achieved average inventory accuracy of 99.72% and 90.1% On Time In Full in 2021• Developed and executed the corporate real estate strategy for Hexo, rationalizing the network to fit the long term business needs• Responsible for 18 sites across Canada• Sold or negotiated lease terminations for 9 sites that didn’t fit the long-term strategy.
  • Supply Chain Management Association Of Ontario
    Chair Of The Board Of Directors
    Supply Chain Management Association Of Ontario Sep 2020 - Jan 2022
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute is a partner of Supply Chain Canada and other provincial and territorial institutes across Canada• Supply Chain Canada ON and its partners constitute the leading professional association in the country for supply chain management professionals• As Chair, in addition to leading the Board, worked closely with the CEO to develop a strategy for responding to a national consolidation proposal• Focused the organization on excellence in execution through the pandemic, delivering 15% growth in membership, 30% increase in membership engagement, and 21% increase in revenue while decreasing expenses 8%
  • Supply Chain Management Association Of Ontario
    Co-Chair, Governance And Nominations Committee
    Supply Chain Management Association Of Ontario Sep 2019 - Sep 2020
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Supply Chain Canada, Ontario offers an extensive range of SCM educational offerings, including the Certified Supply Chain Management Program (CSCMP) leading to the CSCMP designation• As supply chain management professionals, CSCMPs strategically manage the flow of goods, services and knowledge to help organizations maintain a long-term competitive advantage and is responsible for the accreditation and continuing professional development of CSCMPs.• As Co-Chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee I updated the Board member selection criteria in order to ensure Board members were selected based on well defined skill sets that the Board required• Developed a detailed succession plan to identify developmental roles for Board members.
  • Supply Chain Management Association Of Ontario
    Treasurer And Chair Of The Finance And Audit Committee
    Supply Chain Management Association Of Ontario Sep 2015 - Sep 2019
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Worked closely with the Finance and Audit Committee and management to develop detailed financial reports that were new to the institute including cash flow forecasting.
  • Parmalat Canada
    Senior Vice President (Svp) – Supply Chain ► Business Restructure ► Cost Extraction ► 3Pl Management
    Parmalat Canada Feb 2014 - Dec 2018
    Toronto, Canada Area
    ROLE DESCRIPTIVE = Implement an end-to-end supply chain strategy for one of Canada’s largest, most-dynamic food group companies operating from 17 facilities nationwide (including 12 distribution centres) with the goal of achieving high customer service levels at lowest possible cost.This required building a supply chain talent pipeline and nurturing a supply chain mindset company-wide backed by long-term planning, embedded best practices, technology roadmap, continuous improvement, productivity and cost efficiencies, and performance measurement.ILLUSTRATION OF LEADERSHIP IMPACT=================================◘ Accrued $25M cost savings via complete restructure of supply chain.◘ Shrank returns and spoilage expenses by >$1M (2017/2018).◘ Partnered with a new 3PL at $2M p.a. cost savings.◘ Added technologies to expand customer order channels.◘ Launched a Direct Store Delivery (DSD) distribution program for a large key client.◘ Automated supply & demand planning, transportation management, and warehouse network analysis.◘ Upskilled supply planning group, rationalized customer service and built warehouse management team.◘ Standardized performance monitoring with KPIs for transportation and distribution centre functions.
  • Cml Healthcare Inc.
    Vice President (Vp) Supply Chain & Facility Management ► Process Improvement ► Facility Restructure
    Cml Healthcare Inc. Sep 2009 - Jan 2014
    Toronto, Canada Area
    ROLE DESCRIPTIVE = Transform supply chain, facilities, real estate, and transport management from reactive cost containers to proactive and strategic contributors.Rationalizing the number of sites, renovating labs which improved morale and productivity, and operating cost effectively were all factors in the LifeLabs acquisition of CML HealthCare in 2013.ILLUSTRATION OF LEADERSHIP IMPACT=================================◘ Set the supply chain retail model for 317 clinics in 3 provinces.◘ Reached 98% OTD rate (FY13) at $1.2M savings via improved order process.◘ Closed 26 labs, reduced rent by 54%, and upgraded 45% of clinics in 6 months at 1/3 of prior costs.◘ Optimized a 6,200 sq. ft. DC to maximize storage and create space for revenue generating equipment.◘ Started a centralized Facility Maintenance Program to meet and sustain high quality building standards.
  • Christie Digital Systems Canada
    Senior Director – Supply Chain Management ► Procurement ► Supplier Quality
    Christie Digital Systems Canada Jul 2006 - Sep 2009
    Kitchener, Canada Area
    ROLE DESCRIPTIVE = Reinvigorate geographically disparate supply chain teams in Ontario, California and China, position for sustainable supply chain management, and extract costs.Actions emphasized enhanced training for Buyers and Logisticians, splitting Purchasing from Inbound Logistics, introducing Supplier Quality and new policies, improving vendor analysis and selection, and shifting culture to Best Practices in buying and transport.ILLUSTRATION OF LEADERSHIP IMPACT=================================◘ Extracted $12.5M from procurement spend in 2006 and added further $13.8M savings in 2007.◘ Slashed raw material cost of quality issues by 75% (nearly $1M) in 12 months.◘ Decreased lead time for 3 supply chains from 3.5 months to 2 weeks.
  • Mars
    Global Logistics Business Process Manager ► Lean Methodology ► Business Process Reengineering
    Mars May 1997 - Jul 2006
    Toronto, Canada Area
    ROLE DESCRIPTIVE = Standardize from siloed local practices to an integrated World Class Logistics organization with a peak global team in Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, South America, Mexico, UK, and USA.I travelled to North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, reviewed regional logistics practices, chaired numerous global workshops, created a long-term logistics cost savings plan, and enhanced business processes through Lean activities.ILLUSTRATION OF LEADERSHIP IMPACT=================================◘ Used local Lean teams to concurrently deploy new processes and technologies in 8 countries via SAP.◘ Formed a cross-functional team with resources in 11 countries to advance client-centric lean processes.◘ Implemented leading edge supply chain technology in Australia; planned roll out for 6 other regions.
  • Mars
    National Distribution Centre Manager ► Warehouse Management ► Process Automation
    Mars Oct 1998 - Jul 2002
    Toronto, Canada Area
    ROLE DESCRIPTIVE = I was flattered to be handpicked by key team members of Mars and 3PL associates to revolutionize existing manual Distribution Centre processes to support sales of $500M.ILLUSTRATION OF LEADERSHIP IMPACT=================================◘ Installed a cutting-edge automated Warehouse Management System (WMS) to save $750K in 2 years.◘ New WMS produced a 5% sales boost and expedited response time from 24 hours to 4 hours.◘ Reputed as one of the lowest in operational costs in the Mars distribution network in North America.◘ Shifted to automated forecasting and reporting of a $30M logistics (freight and warehousing) budget.◘ Revamped DC layout to generate 20% more trailer storage capacity on existing premises.
  • Mars
    Pet Care Commercial Manager ► Supply Chain Analysis ► Identify Cost Drivers
    Mars May 1997 - Oct 1998
    Toronto, Canada Area
    ROLE DESCRIPTIVE = Oversight of $80M purchasing budget covering pet food raw materials, packaging, MRO and capital equipment for the entire division.ILLUSTRATION OF LEADERSHIP IMPACT=================================◘ Procured carbohydrates at the lowest cost in Mars’ North American network for 40 consecutive weeks.◘ Diminished critical incidents halting production from 7 per week to 0.5 per week.◘ Sourced new North American supplier for a key ingredient at 40% cost savings.◘ Upgraded system to populate key reports in 1 hour (vs 24 hours).

Taras Korec, M.B.A., P.Eng., P.Log., Cscmp Skills

Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Process Improvement Strategic Planning Operations Management Strategic Sourcing Continuous Improvement Strategy Logistics Procurement Lean Manufacturing Cross Functional Team Leadership Vendor Management Team Building Purchasing Forecasting Erp Contract Negotiation Business Process Improvement Sap Warehousing Inventory Management Product Development Global Sourcing Inventory Control Quality Management Logistics Management Supply Chain Optimization Process Engineering Warehouse Management Cost Savings Mrp Six Sigma Demand Management Product Management Project Management Operational Excellence Mro Transformational Leadership Outsourcing Transportation Facility Management Change Management Construction Management Kanban Executive Leadership Third Party Logistics Transportation Management Systems Continuous Quality Improvement Vendor Managed Inventory

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