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Tom Gills
Objective
Seeking a position that utilizes my 24 years of successful
supply chain, sales and management experience which will
provide me the opportunity for personal and professional
growth.
Experience
2003-present GVA Lighting Inc.
Mississauga, ON
Supply Chain Manager
. Responsible for day to day supply chain transactions for
all electrical, electronic and mechanical products as to
allow for smooth production.
. Fluid in Enterprise Resource Planning and SAP / MRP.
. Negotiated all supplier agreements and contracts for the
upcoming year.
. Rebuilt trusting supplier relationships.
. Established and extended credit terms with suppliers.
. Responsible for coordinating the physical inventory count
and the subsequent inventory reconciliation and audit.
. Ensured effective supplier performance and negotiated
supply contracts
. Developed lean processes within Procurement and Production
. Actively lead and participated in Production Planning/and
Scheduling
2001-2003 Domino's Pizza of Canada Oakville, ON
Owner / Franchisee
. Accountable for all functions related to managing a
business including any sales and marketing promotions.
. Increased sales by 18% and profit by 29% in the first year.
. Overall sales increase of 34% in three years.
. Managed a staff of eighteen people.
2001-2002 Raylex Electrical Dist. (Westburne)
St.Catharines, ON
Branch Supervisor
. Facilitated the sale of Raylex to Westburne Rexel and was
integral to the implementation of the new computer system
as well as all changes in operations and functions.
. Responsible for inventory control as well as physical count
and subsequent audit.
. General operations including all building maintenance and
common duties as required.
. Administered branch functions including all purchasing and
accounting.
1999-2001 N.C.S. Cable Supply Burnaby, BC
Sales Representative
. Responsible for wholesale accounts in Alberta and British
Columbia.
. Increased regional sales by 30% maintaining a high margin.
. Assisted with the development of all advertising and
marketing programs.
. Implemented a pro-active philosophy to help increase sales.
1995-1999 Temco Electrical Products Oakville, ON
Resident Sales Representative
. Sold electrical steel boxes and rough-in fittings to
wholesale and retail distributors in the province of
Ontario.
. Developed individual marketing strategies for each customer
within my designated territory.
. Increased total sales 110% within four years.
. Presented product demonstrations at territorial trade shows
as well as distributor counter days.
. Prepare and monitor performance to budgets.
1990-1995 Gescan Ltd Vancouver, BC
Sales Representative
. Duties consisted of contractor sales and all national
accounts.
. Received the company's highest profit margin three years in
a row.
. Appointed Environmental Co-coordinator in 1993 to monitor
the environmental business practices of our suppliers and
customers.
. Increased sales from $1 million to $3 million within five
years.
. Lead and Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams.
. Mentor; provide leadership and motivation to other members
of the department.
Education
2011-present Sheridan College
Oakville, ON
. SSCMLP (Strategic Supply Chain Management Leadership
Program) Part time studies.
. Objective SCMP Designation
1996-1997 Sheridan College Oakville, ON
. Professional Sales Techniques Program (1996)
1987-1989 Sheridan College Oakville, ON
. Business Administration Diploma (2 year)
. Major in Supply Chain Management and Marketing
1983-1987 Queen Elizabeth High School
Oakville, ON
. Secondary School Graduation Diploma
Memberships
Ontario Institute of the Purchasing Management Association
of Canada (PMAC)
Interests
I have been extensively involved in the music industry
(recording, engineering).
I also enjoy outdoor leisure activities such as camping,
hiking and mountain biking