Manager Supply Chain

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MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO L4T 2G5 E/M: *****.*********@******.***

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PROFILE A highly energetic, results-oriented professional with over

twenty (20) years of demonstrated achievements in purchasing,

supply chain, materials and project management. Knowledgeable

in the various aspects of supply chain management (both civil

and military applications), production, planning, inventory

management, logistics and business process improvement.

A well-documented track record utilizing effective leadership,

subject-matter expertise, and interpersonal skills to produce

strong results and contributions to the bottom-line.

EXPERTISE/STRENGTHS

o Strong analytical and communication skills used to generate

successful resolution to a wide variety of problems or to identify

and act upon opportunities for improvement

o An adaptable and open-minded individual, who is able to utilize his

experience and training to develop innovative strategic and

operational plans

o Effective and persuasive negotiating skills with a deep

appreciation for the win/win process to gain consensus and

understanding

o Coached staff on supply chain management techniques, negotiation

strategies, and application of various agreements (minimizing

company's risk and exposure)

o Skilled in MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Infoflow, Mac-pac), business

process analysis and the creation of policies, procedures and

administrative manuals

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

o Successfully managed the solicitation and negotiations of a wide

variety of goods and/or services, including capital equipment,

installation/construction services, raw materials, fabricated

components, sub-assemblies and major systems (e.g., 30 major

agreements valued at $600M with 26% savings).

o Developed, implemented and trained staff on standardized

contractual documents (e.g., RFP/RFQ, GTA/LTA, MOA/MOU, SOW, NDA)

to be utilized across international (Europe & N.A.) sites.

o Successfully developed and executed procurement plans on five (5)

new development programs based upon preliminary statement of

work/bill of materials/specifications. Negotiated long-term

agreements for the procurement of all materials at or below the

budget model.

o Effectively managed and procured construction services to support

complete plant and office renovation project ($45M budget) within

timelines and without interruption to production. Developed

standardized constructions service agreements utilized by corporate

head office.

o Successfully modified production work area resulting in a 50%

increase in productivity and improved quality of goods

manufactured. Consolidated and implemented new warehouse layout to

improve material flow, inventory control and accuracy.

o Reduced the company's inventory levels and material burden rate

(from 13% to 9.5%) through the development of strategic supplier

relationships (e.g., procurement of more complex assemblies, kits

of parts, changes in order policies, stocking arrangement, etc

o Successfully recruited and led a team of professionals to work off-

site at the company's U.S. affiliated division to

identify/implement cost reduction opportunities to secure launch of

new aircraft program. Reduced the cost of the bill of materials by

15%.

o Utilized Supply Chain management skills either individually or as

team-lead to turn around major key suppliers to meet year end

customer sales requirements. Successfully transitioned procurement

of materials from one supplier to another without interruption to

material flow.

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Cont'd)

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o One of only two persons within Thales Rail Signalling selected for

High-Five Award for turning around a major key supplier to meet

year end customer sales. Selected as one of six employees out of

6,000 as Boeing Expo candidate for advanced career development.

o Created, implemented and controlled procurement policies and

procedures based upon maximizing MRP system capability and

improving business process flow thereby maximizing the department's

overall productivity and efficiency.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

THE BYNG GROUP, Concord, Ontario (Aug 2011 to Sep 2012)

. Manager, Production / Procurement - Construction/Renovations

(responsible for Manufacturing / Operations, Purchasing, Warehouse,

Inventory and Logistics)

MOLSON COORS BREWING COMPANY, Toronto, Ontario (Jan 2011 to Aug 2011)

. Manager, Supply Chain Management - Beverage (a contract position

responsible for Contract Negotiations to extend payment terms with

various suppliers)

THALES RAIL SIGNALLING SOLUTIONS, Toronto, Ontario (Sep 2006 to Nov 2010)

. Manager, Materials Management / Sourcing & Contracting Officer -

Electronic Railway Systems (Purchasing, Supply Chain Management,

Production/Material Scheduling, Inventory Management)

AGS AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, Scarborough, Ontario (Jan 2005 to Sep 2006)

. Manager, Corporate Procurement - Automotive (responsible Purchasing

for several sites)

INTIER, a DIVISION OF MAGNA, Etobicoke, Ontario (Sep 2003 to Jan 2005)

. Procurement Manager - Automotive (responsible for Purchasing,

Material Master Data, Pricing & Estimating, Industrial Engineering)

GOODRICH CORPORATION, Oakville, Ontario (Nov 2002 to Sep 2003)

. Contracts Negotiator - Aerospace (a contract position responsible

for the development of standardized contractual documents and key

contract negotiations)

MESSIER-DOWTY INC., Ajax, Ontario (May 1996 to Nov 2002)

. Procurement Manager / Contract Negotiator (responsible for Contract

Development & Negotiations, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management)

BOEING/BOMBARDIER (de Havilland Inc.), Toronto, Ontario (Apr 1986 to May

1996)

. Project Manager - Facilities (responsible for sourcing, contracting

& managing contractors)

. Manager, Pricing & Cost Accounting (responsible for Customer

pricing & estimating, Cost Accounting and analysis, and Data Entry)

. Business Manager - Materials (develop/execute Procurement Strategic

& Operational Plans)

. Manager, Procurement Cost Support (responsible for development

contractual documentation and negotiating of major contracts with

key suppliers for a wide variety of products)

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Diploma, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Sheridan College (1984)

Other professional development includes various courses and seminars

at York and McMaster Universities and other accredit institutes

including such topics as financial cost accounting, CQI, QMS, CMMI,

strategic/operation planning, team leader and facilitator training,

organizational behavior, etc.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS - Woodworking, building/home renovations, automotive,

soccer and golf.

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