Louis Guay, MBA, Eng
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PROFILE: Multilingual self starter professional with proven skills and
education in Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management and International
Purchasing. Known for his strong analytical skills, his ability to develop
networks and his leadership.
EDUCATION
Florida International University (FIU), Miami, FL
2010
International Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Recipient, Chapman Merit Scholarship, GPA: 3.96
Exchange Student at Qingdao University (QU), Qingdao, China
Ecole Polytechnique of Montreal (POLY), Montreal, Canada
2007
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering
Exchange Student at Montana State University (MSU), Bozeman, MT
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
West Monroe Partners LLC - Labor Management Division, Montreal, Canada
2008 -2009
Consultant in Labor and Productivity Management
. Led different consulting projects for clients in the
warehousing/distribution
. Analysed clients'operations, methods and procedures and evaluated
potential efficiency improvement
. Revised technical requirements with clients and proposed different
business solutions improving productivity
. Provided financial analysis quantifying different recommendations (Pay
Back, ROI, Productivity Gains etc)
. Managed communications with key accounts and developed new consulting
opportunities with clients
Key Accomplishment
. Developed and implemented a new labor management system that helped
Molson-Coors improve by 20 % the productivity of its delivery
operations in Quebec, Canada.
Victor Innovatex Inc - Yarn Spinning Division, Beauceville, Canada
2005 - 2008
Global Sourcing Manager, 2007 - 2008
. Managed sourcing operations for all product lines and new product
development projects
. Identified, selected and evaluated potential suppliers of raw material
domestically and internationally
. Managed communications, negotiations, quality issues and
transportation issues with suppliers and brokers
. Managed supply, logistics and inventory control for all raw material
. Interfaced with a team of 30 designers and R&D engineers to source
material for new product development
. Evaluated sourcing risk for each product lines and developed risk
management strategy
. Managed qualification and technical testing of new raw material in
collaboration with Production and Quality
. Drove cost reduction and quality improvement projects, managed
introduction and phasing out of suppliers
. Conducted market researches on commodity and raw material prices and
modified sourcing strategy accordingly
Key Accomplishments
. Reduced division's raw material acquisition cost by 14 % through the
introduction of international
. Developed new partnerships with Asian manufacturers for the sourcing
of key new environmental-friendly fiber
. Managed deployment of contingency plan after bankruptcy of main North
American supplier of raw material
Global Sourcing Analyst, 2006 - 2007
. Developed new relationships with international raw-material suppliers
. Managed acquisition, logistics and testing of raw material for R&D
operations
Industrial Engineer Intern, 2005
. Conducted different analysis to improve manufacturing productivity and
optimize inventory management
. Conducted benchmark study on best practices in
the textile industry for maintenance management
OTHER
Languages: Fluent in English and French, Intermediate Spanish, basic
Mandarin
Honor: Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society, FIU Merit Scholarship,
MSU Dean's Honor Roll
Interests: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, International Business, Network
Development, Supply Chain Management