David L. G. Bullis
A*** *** Sydenham St. Brantford, ON N3R 3Z6 abobui@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: A management position with a progressive results oriented company where my skills in
logistics, supply chain management and operations can be challenged.
Highlights:
- Budget management -Negotiation skills
Vendor management Logistic network analysis
Inventory control Purchasing
Shipment consolidation MRP planning
Accomplishments:
2009 employee of the year, decreased freight expenses by 30% initially
managed 20 million in freight expenses
Experience:
Synergy Freight & Logistics
08/12-11/12
Consultant
•Continue duties below and transfer carrier base rates and routing to an internal database for
Premier Tech Home & Garden for purchase order initiation to national carrier base
Premier Tech Home & Garden formerly (Suregro, Nugro, Spectrum Brands)
06/97– 08/2012
Logistics/Materials Manager
•Negotiation of all freight contracts rail, bulk, van, flatbed, ltl, export/import DC’s and third party
•Audit of freight bills through third party and in house payables
•Standard freight costing and variance reporting
•National direction of transportation inbound, outbound, transfers including third party partners
•Driving lead time and inventory reduction across the entire supply chain our warehouses and third party
•Dispatching of orders to carriers thru our DC’s and third party warehouses
•Scheduling of incoming freight to our DC’s and multiple third party warehouses and supplier
•Implement and maintain carrier and rate database for dispatchers our DC’s and third party
•Communicate with customer service regarding details of loads assigned to outside carriers
•Source, negotiate and execute purchase commitments of raw materials, finished goods and packaging
•MRP planning, production scheduling to forecasts in a highly seasonal fast paced environment
•Customs documentation.
•Variance reporting for freight and product standards
Achievements
•Less inventory, more turnover, increased customer service, decreased backorders. Timely delivery of
raw materials & finished goods to production and multiple warehouse facilities and customers within
department budgets.
So-Green Corp.Markham, Ontario
May 1990 – July 1997
Distribution Manager
•Freight and purchasing for an company specializing in sales and distribution of lawn fertilizers
•Accounting and inventory control, cycle counts in a highly computerized environment.
•Manage and negotiate freight rates & schedule national distribution
•Multiple location warehousing, inventory control
•Customer Service, order processing and EDI
•Maintain and analyse plant production, forecasts and supply chain management
•Source, negotiate and execute purchase commitments of raw materials, finished goods and all packaging
•Implement inter-warehouse transfers
Achievements:
•Via strong liaison with buyer personnel, maintained favourable sales & margin volumes with key
accounts including CTC, Home Hardware, Costco, National Grocers, White Rose Nurseries
Burndy Canada, Toronto, Ontario
12/85-12/89
Plant Manager
•This position utilized my skills in office and warehouse management, to meet demanding production and
shipping schedules. I managed a multi-line manufacturing facility utilizing skilled unionized labour
and equipment specializing in electrical connectors.
Achievements:
•Significantly decreased production lead time on custom and stock items and increased inventory turns,
producing significant purchasing savings and reduction of inventory carrying costs.
Brick Warehouse, (formerly Stuarts Furniture) Toronto, Ontario
1981 – 1985
Inventory Supervisor
•Accountable for all inventory transactions and management
•Management of distribution to multiple warehousing locations and customer delivery
Achievements:
•Ensured all shipments met deadline targeted dates
Cromac Chemical Company Ltd.Toronto, Ontario
1977 – 1981
Inventory Cost/Production Control Clerk
•Maintained low inventory levels of raw materials/finished goods while providing excellent customer
service
Proctor & Gamble Toronto, Ontario
1975 – 1977
Cost/Inventory Clerk
•Accountable for direct product cost reporting and analysis for Crest, Secret and Pampers
Education:
Seneca College Diploma Business Administration
Employability Skills/Personal Traits:
-Communication skills oral and written -Project management
-Take charge ability -Able to work under pressure
-Energetic and co-operative -Computer literate Excel, Word, Ross