Management Manager

END-TO-END SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER

SOURCING & VENDOR STRATEGY GLOBAL LOGISTICS & OPERATIONS P&L / COGS OWNERSHIP CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

CAREER SNAPSHOT – Results-driven Supply Chain leader with 16+ years of experience owning the full value chain — from vendor evaluation, selection, and contract negotiation, through production/logistics execution, final-mile delivery, and financial close-out (invoicing, COGS, and P&L reconciliation). Proven track record managing a global vendor and logistics portfolio spanning 26 locations worldwide, with contract values from $500K to $20M. Delivered $2.4M+ in COGS savings through vendor diversification, freight renegotiation, and process automation, while maintaining full compliance with ISO 9001/14001/45001 standards.

SIGNATURE ACHIEVEMENTS:

Owned full value-chain performance — from vendor sourcing through final delivery and financial close-out — across a global portfolio of 26 locations, with contract values ranging $500K–$20M.

Reduced COGS by $2M annually through vendor/carrier renegotiation and regulatory-driven freight rate reductions (8% freight cost reduction via Class/IMSBC approval strategy).

Delivered $1.98M in lifecycle savings (NPV $2.03M) through end-to-end redesign of a blending production process, cutting per-unit cost from $2.56/MT to $1.26/MT.

99% on-time arrival of critical components from international suppliers in support of Bombardier's Global 7500 aircraft program, coordinating multi-tier vendor delivery schedules in full compliance with AS9100 aerospace quality management standards.

SIGNATURE STRENGTHS & COMPETENCIES

STRENGTH CATEGORY STRENGTH CATEGORY STRENGTH CATEGORY Vendor Evaluation & Selection Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Contract Negotiation Inventory & Materials Management Production & Logistics Coordination Final-Mile Delivery P&L / COGS Analysis & Reconciliation Invoicing & Financial Close-Out Demand Planning & Forecasting ISO 9001/14001/45001 Governance Continuous Improvement ERP Systems (SAP R3/HANA) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIPROINDUCA CANADA LTD. – AJAX, CANADA FEB 2019 – MAY 2026 Position Title: Director of Operations and Logistics (End to End Supply Chain) Own end-to-end supply chain performance for a global bulk materials business — from vendor evaluation and contract negotiation, through production/logistics execution, delivery to client ports, and final financial reconciliation of invoicing, freight costs, and COGS. Manage a portfolio of contracts ($500K–$20M) across 26 global locations, partnering with vendors, carriers, port authorities, and internal finance teams to ensure profitable, compliant, on-time delivery. Sourcing & Vendor Management:

Evaluated, qualified, and negotiated contracts with vessel owners, port authorities, and equipment vendors across 26 global locations, applying rigorous risk, compliance, and commercial criteria to vendor selection.

Led regulatory and technical due diligence (Class/IMSBC approvals) to qualify new vendors and unlock freight cost reductions of 8% ($2M annual savings).

Production, Logistics & Delivery Execution: -

Directed vessel loading, cargo blending, and final delivery operations, ensuring on-time, in-full delivery of finished product to global clients across 26 locations.

Led capital project delivery for a European blending operation (CFB 4, OVET Terminal, Netherlands): managed vendor equipment sourcing, CAPEX negotiation ($560K), and production ramp-up, achieving a 50% increase in output rate and reducing blending cost from $2.56/MT to $1.26/MT. VIJESH SEELAL

Ajax, Ontario, L1Z 0A7 647-***-**** *************@*******.***

Deployed IoT-enabled cargo monitoring and automated blending systems to improve real-time visibility of inventory, delivery status, and quality control across the supply chain. –

Directed contractor and port facility qualification in Quebec and the ARA region, reducing stevedoring and demurrage costs by $140K while expanding delivery capacity and network reliability. Financial Close-Out & P&L / COGS Management:

Reconciled freight, stevedoring, demurrage, and vendor invoicing against contract terms, ensuring accurate COGS reporting and timely financial close-out across all 26 locations.

Partnered with finance teams to track and report supply chain cost performance against P&L targets, identifying and executing $2.4M+ in cumulative COGS reduction opportunities. Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement:

Authored contributions to the IIMA Regulatory White Paper (June 2024) on DRI-D classification, shaping industry regulatory standards affecting global vendor qualification and delivery compliance.

Built and implemented an Operations & Logistics Functional Manual and corporate SOPs governing vendor performance, delivery standards, and financial reporting, aligned to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.

Mentored operations and logistics teams across OPCOs on end-to-end supply chain execution, vendor management, and cost discipline.

AAA CANADA / BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE – CANADA FEB 2018 – JAN 2019 Position Title: Line Logistics Agent — Global 7500 Program, Supply Chain Project Team Supported end-to-end materials flow for Bombardier's Global 7500 aircraft program, managing inventory, vendor/buyer coordination, and production-aligned delivery scheduling across multiple aircraft in a fast-paced, high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment

Managed inventory and materials availability workstreams for multiple aircraft, using SAP to track parts and components from vendor delivery through production consumption.

Coordinated with vendors and internal buyers to resolve materials shortages, developing corrective action plans that protected on-time delivery milestones across the program.

Aligned supply chain deliverables with program-level production schedules through cross-functional project meetings with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Maintained real-time tracking reports providing program-level visibility into material status, delivery risk, and schedule adherence.

DIPROINDUCA TRINIDAD LTD. – TRINIDAD JUL 2008 – OCT 2017 POSITION TITLE: OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS COORDINATOR (PROJECT & COMPLIANCE LEAD) Managed end-to-end operational execution — from inventory and vendor coordination through vessel loading and delivery — within a high-volume industrial operation, ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and reliable supply chain performance.

Coordinated vessel loading, inventory control, and delivery scheduling, developing procurement and inventory strategies that improved reliability and cost predictability across the supply chain.

Built and maintained vendor and contractor networks supporting consistent material availability and on-time delivery performance.

Developed and implemented operations and logistics processes in accordance with regulatory, legal, and financial reporting standards.

Coached team members on vendor management, vessel costing, and delivery coordination best practices. EDUCATION

EDUCATION

MBA – Business Administration Herriot-Watt University Business School, Edinburgh, UK - 2012

BA (hons) – Business Administration Anglia Ruskin University, UK - 2008 CERTIFICATIONS or LICENSES

Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Institute — 2021

Six Sigma Black Belt (Graduate Certificate) Kennesaw State University, Georgia, USA — 2023

Diploma in Maritime Management Lloyd's Maritime Academy, UK — 2020

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