P. Log, Supply Chain Professional
Resume:
Doug Spalding - P.Log
Miss., Ontario, L5N 8A8
H - 905-***-****
C - 647-***-****
************@******.***
Objective
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A management position where I can contribute my flair for
organization as well as my strong communication, interpersonal and
business skills, I aspire to further the strategic goals of an
organization through team building, enthusiasm and my ability to
manage multiple tasks with unfailing attention to detail.
Profile
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A positive, proactive person with a solid background in logistic
management; a strong leader with successful achievements in
transportation and warehousing, with a background in import / export
activities.
. Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior management and
staff
. Demonstrated the capacity to raise levels of productivity
. Managed within a unionized environment
. Strong team building skills
. Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
. Customer Focused
. Proficiency in a variety of computer software
. Ability to motivate others to higher levels of achievement
. Able to manage within budget constraints
Work History
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Shpg. Whse. & Logistics Mgr. - MYE Canada Jul 09 to Present
MYE Canada is a division of Myers Industries, Manufacturing
plastic products by injection, thermoformed & blow moulding
technology using recycled materials. Injection molded
horticultural flower pots, using recycled materials.
Responsibilities
. Transportation, warehousing and logistics for the Canadian operations,
which includes 3 manufacturing sites and 2 warehouse facilities
. Managing departmental budgets, manning requirements and transportation
negotiations
. Manage all in-house material handling equipment for plants and
distribution centers
Management Consultant - Proudfoot Consulting Jan 08 to July 09
Proudfoot Consulting is one of the largest Management Consulting
operating in all industry sectors, providing sustained
performance improvement for clients by applying a broad range of
operational and behavioral consulting services.
Responsibilities
. Accurately analyzing work processes, systems, organizational functions
and structures. Training individual clients and implementing the
appropriate applications of the Proudfoot methodology
. Prepare and conduct meetings with clients, giving written and oral
feedback
. Initiating innovative solutions where required, and working with
colleagues and project management to ensure that they are installed
most effectively
Selected Achievements:
. For a leading supplier of medical aids analyzed work
processes and systems for the control of the forecasting,
planning, packaging and SKU optimization and implemented a
new program which was rolled out to their worldwide
organization. This project generated a savings of 27 million
to their organization
Senior Consultant - The Brooks Group July 06 to Dec 07
The Brooks Group, an international management services company,
is dedicated to the development and implementation of tailored
management systems and the required supportive human behaviors.
Brooks' work is focused on accelerating substantial improvements
in total resource utilization that are measurable and
sustainable.
Responsibilities
. Worked as Sr. Consultant for Safeway Foods in the development a new
logistical reporting and measurement system for 3 distribution
centers. Worked in all stages development, training and
implementation.
. Currently working as Sr. Consultant the second project with EnCana
Calgary project in the development of new management tools and systems
for the management process within EnCana
Logistic Consultant - Russell A Farrow Ltd. July 2004 -
June 06
Russell A Farrow is a privately owned international customs
brokerage firm operating with offices in all major Canadian and
U.S. points of entry. Their brokerage operation was expanded in
the early 90's to include transportation, warehousing and
specialized services for their customers. Since their inception
in the Canadian market they have expanded operations with the
expansion of services into the U.S. brokerage and logistics
field.
Responsibilities
. As a consultant I was hired to do a feasibility study on the expansion
of transportation and warehousing services within the Greater Toronto
Area and prepare a business plan along with the appropriate cost
analysis and budget to cover
Director of Operations - C.A.T. Logistics Inc. / Pival International
1997 - 2004
C.A.T. Logistics Inc. is a transportation / warehouse 3 PL
provider (3rd party logistics), who's primary business is to
provide logistics requirements for their customers, In this case
transportation and warehousing of tires for various tire
companies. In late 2003 the warehousing portion of the company
was taken over by Pival International. Although they remain
under the CAT Holding group they are a separately owned entity.
Responsibilities
. Management of $4 million dollar operating budget
. Start - ups, operations and overall logistics of (4) QS9000 / ISO
qualified distribution centers
. Responsible for staffing and management of 4 managers, eight
supervisors and 75 hourly rated laborers.
. Responsible for new projects and the development of operations within
the division
Significant Achievements
. Major contributor to start up of first ever combined tire supplier
distributor for major OEM (original equipment manufacturer)
. Project leader for start up of 750,000 sq. ft. distribution center,
including staffing, training and operational procedures
. Designed and implemented procedure manuals for all distribution center
operations
. Designed and implemented a new in-house inventory and productivity
management system
. Conducted and implemented new transportation system for Menasco
Aerospace resulting in an annual savings of $250,000 or 20% reduction
in cost.
National Manager - Traffic Customs Export - Goodyear Canada Inc.
1980 - 1997
Goodyear is an international tire and automotive supplier to
both the original equipment and replacement market. With 3
production plants and 7 distribution centers across Canada,
operated as a separate profit center for the global operations
they contribute mainly in the U.S. / Canada market.
Responsibilities
. Governed a $43M transportation and customs budget annually
. Managed Canadian import / export and domestic product distribution to
and from the various plants, distribution centers and customers
. Knowledge of customs regulations for Canada and the United States
. Managed (2) managers and (7) staff members
. Recovery of duties subject to drawback regulations
. Planned and coordinated training for staff
. Building team atmosphere within the group
. Customer Service
. Significant Achievements
. Lowered the ocean rate on importation of Natural Rubber resulting in
savings of $350,000 annually
. Implemented new system for importation procedures which resulted in
reduced paper flow and savings of $150,000 annually
. Automated the Import system which reduced documentation requirement
from Revenue Canada and gave the company better reporting system
. Instrumental in filing of duty remission applications for duty relief
which resulted in multi - million dollar savings to the organization
. Reduced staff levels significantly while maintaining departmental
efficiency
Additional Work History
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Assistant Manager Toronto Distribution Center Goodyear
Canada Inc.
Supervisor Inventory Control Toronto Distribution Center Goodyear
Canada Inc.
Customs Import Clerk Corporate Office Goodyear
Canada Inc.
Accounting / Payroll Clerk Corporate Office Goodyear
Canada Inc.
Professional Memberships
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. The Logistics Institute
. Canadian Association of Logistics Management
. Past Chairman of the Rubber Association of Canada
Awards Received
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. Recognition of Outstanding Service to the Rubber Association of Canada
Professional Development
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. Professional Logistic Designation
. Transportation Management
. Exceptional Management Practices
. Effective Negotiating
. Systematic Problem Solving
. Quality Management System
. Managing for Productivity
. Situational Leadership II
. Loss Control Management
. Communication Skills for Management
. Scientific Analysis of Ideas
. Successful Supervisor Program
. Leadership
. C4 Training
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