CAROLE GERGELY
Brampton. Ontario
Phone: 905-***-****
Cell: 416-***-****
*************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Structured, detail oriented, self-motivated individual who can work independently. Leverages strong loyalty, reliability and interpersonal skills who can contribute this to a teamwork environment.
Recognized in the following areas:
- Department cost savings - Hard working
- Time management - Good personal work habits
- Dedicated, dependable - Communicates effectively, written & verbal
- Completed Baan system training - Thorough on follow up
- Results Oriented - Able to handle multiple tasks
- Efficiency and Accuracy - Professional appearance and manner
Professional Experience
Life labs-Formerly CML Health Care
Leading Health Care Provider
Mississauga Ontario
Supply Chain Department (March 2008-October 2015)
Responsible for effectiveness and productivity of supply chain operations.
Daily processing of formal purchase orders to multiple suppliers.
Liaison daily with multiple suppliers
Assist with return of goods to supplier, recall process, resolve discrepancies and shipment issues.
Backorder management
Issue daily transfer orders to our distribution center.
Accurate system set up of item codes and client information.
Liaison and work closely with CML custom care centers and doctor’s offices.
Liaison and work closely with Regional Manager, Field Supervisors and care coordinators.
Liaison and Support the distribution center, accounting department and back up the supply chain department.
Targus Canada Inc., Mississauga, Ontario
Leading Provider of Notebook Carrying Cases & Mobile Accessories
Supervisor, Procurement (Nov 1, 1993 - to Present)
Placing of all formal purchase orders to overseas factories:
Includes product purchase orders, seeding samples, luggage tags, logos, poly bags, parts and packaging materials.
Corresponded daily with all overseas factories via fax and e-mail.
Production follows up by reviewing weekly production schedules.
Monthly claims to factories.
System set up of item codes.
This includes maintaining the item master and our system inventory surcharges/standard cost pricing.
Import Documentation for Canada Custom’s:
I was able to work with our brokers to ensure that I use the proper documents to ensure a lower rate of duty for all computer cases.
Approved all factory documents prior to ship date.
Working with freight forwarders/brokers:
My strong long working relationship with them has helped Targus Canada with the freight costs as I was able to negotiate good ocean and air rates with them on a yearly basis. I also did cost comparisons with other freight forwarders.
Approving freight forwarders invoices.
Monitoring all inbound shipments:
I had helped set up a daily worksheet with my freight forwarder as that helped myself with updates on all inbound shipment. I also set up this up on our internal intranet so all internal staff can review shipments at all times.
Exporting into the U.S.:
I have some knowledge and experience shipping into the U.S. to our customers and parent company in Anaheim. Prepared Custom documents.
Exporting into the Orient:
I have some knowledge and experience shipping to the Orient as we have had to send product back to our factories. Prepared Custom documents.
Worked with our Accounting Department for payments to our factories.
Igra Distributors, Toronto, Ontario
Ladies Accessory Fashion Distributor
Assistant Division Merchandiser (Sept 1991 – Oct 1993)
Placing of all formal purchase orders to overseas factories.
Corresponded daily with all overseas factories via fax.
Production follows up.
Inventory Management.
Provided department sales forecasts.
Costing and merchandising of line.
Working closely with Import Department.
Working closely with warehouse.
Bretton’s. Mississauga, Ontario
Upscale Department Store
Assistant Buyer Ladies Fashions (May 1988 to Aug 1991)
Promoted through entry level position of Merchandise Clerk to assistant dress buyer
Administered all buying functions for product line within budgetary constraints.
Maintained effective communication with all suppliers.
Assisted the buyer in preparing yearly business forecasts.
Liaison between retail stores, including transfers and markdowns
Liaison with the warehouse.
Working closely with Marketing Department.
Education
Fashion Institute of Canada, Toronto, Ontario 1984
Successful completion of a 10-month program.
Certificate of completion
Dawson College Montreal, Quebec 1980 to 1982
2 year Social Science Program
Western Laval High School Montreal, Quebec 1976 to 1980
Received my high school diploma
Skills
Experience in a computer environment, Oracle, Navision, Microsoft Outlook, Baan, Excel, Word Perfect. Lotus 123