Larisa Tarasova
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Objective
To obtain a position with a company to utilize my knowledge, experience,
and skills in Supply Chain Management
Profile
. Post graduate certificate in Supply Chain Management
(Dealing with RM, WIP, FG, RP and EOQ)
. SAP MM Consultant Certificate
. SAP APO DP (Demand Planning)
. 3 year - experience in Inventory Management & Logistics
. Strong ability to analyze data and apply forecasting techniques to
achieve maximum profitability
. Hands-on Experience includes:
. Manufacturing- MTS/MTO/ATO strategies with ERP (SAP) supply
management.
. Aggregate planning in Kanban/Six Sigma environment.
. Wholesale and Retail environments- Replenishment, CPFR, and
VMI.
. Strong computer skills in MS Office -Word, Excel, Visio,
PowerPoint, Access, MS Project and Purchasing/MRP-related
software (SAP), Oracle, Sage Platinum, Magic, WMS, NAV
(NAVISION), AS400
. Enrollment in APICS, working towards APICS designation
EDUCATION
Supply Chain Management Postgraduate Program, Humber College Institute of
Technology & Advanced Learning, Canada, September 2008 - May 2009
Course, Materials Management, Centennial College, January2007 - April 2007
Engineering Diploma (Hydraulics and Pneumatics), University of Automobile
Transport, Moscow, Russia
Translation & Interpretation (English), State Languages University
(Advanced Language Training centre for Translators & Interpreters), Moscow,
Russia
SAP MM Consultant Certificate, Toronto Technical College, Canada, March
2013
Work History
Ganz / Toronto, ON, CANADA
08/12 - 12/12
Purchasing / Demand Planner (Contract - Seasonal Products)
. Performed Sales Analysis and generated sales / inventory projection
reports.
. Monitored inventory levels for assigned catalogue and placed purchase
orders as necessary to support the business.
. Communicated with Product Development and Quality Control on product
related issues.
. Coordinated with Product Development on coding of products for future
catalogue releases.
. Negotiated with suppliers to obtain best price, delivery date and
shipment terms for assigned products.
Everything for kids / Moscow, Russia
12/11- 07/12
Demand Planner (Contract)
. Analyzed and generated accurate forecasts by reviewing past data,
inventory levels and incoming PO's
. Created a demand plan according to promotional activities
. Developed forecasts for new launches, discontinuation of products
. Controlled the flow of products through the distribution channel
. Maintained product and cost information.
. Assessed buying alternatives
. Ordered products from 35 local vendors including import accounts
. Analyzed freight costs
.
Fenwick automotive products / Toronto, Ontario 03/11-
11/11
Purchasing Coordinator
. Maintained raw materials inventory for accuracy and integrity
. Utilized receiving reports and entered accepted parts into appropriate
software
. Verified part numbers and quantities received against purchased
orders
. Entered daily inventory movement from warehouse using Material
Requisition
. Performed inventory adjustments for inspection reports and reconciled
inventory
. Negotiated prices and contracts with scope of authority
. Reviewed the invoice-matching reports and resolved discrepancies
Netlink Computers Inc / Toronto, Ontario 11/10-
02/11
Replenishment Analyst (Co-op)
. Developed ongoing forecast and status reports for replenishment
. Analyzed daily/weekly/monthly sales reports
. Distributed and replenished inventory to stores as needed
. Extensively purchased inventory based on weekly forecasting demand
and daily priorities
. Discussed with suppliers special order prices and promotions based on
purchase order
quantity and products specific
. Collaborated with vendors (manufacturers) to ensure that the
company's purchasing plan
is aligned with manufacturing plans, VMI and CPFR tools as well as
capacity variability
World Service Cargo / Toronto, Ontario 02/10-
04/10
Demand Planner (Contract)
. Developed product supply forecasts based on historical data and
upcoming promotions
. Analyzed reports to identify primary opportunities to reduce
inventory through changes
in scheduling, order quantities, cycle time reductions, stock levels
or excess inventory
. Worked on improving forecast accuracy and reducing "Out of Stocks"
. Continuously reviewed and monitored business data and recommended
items to be delisted
. Set up and maintained all new products in the master data files in
SAP
. Regularly communicated and maintained good working relationships with
Sales, Accounting
and Logistics departments
Canadian Tire Inc / Toronto, Ontario
03/06 - 09/07
Auto Parts and Service Consultant
. Sold automotive parts and accessories
. Advised customers on substitution or modification of parts when
identical replacements are not available
. Explained use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of
machines or equipment