[Brock Leifso]

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Summary of Pertinent Skills and Accomplishments

Expert-level Microsoft Excel, (MS Office), advanced Microsoft SQL knowledge, MRP/ERP systems, Sales and Demand planning tools, Business Intelligence tools, Intranet development and hosting, IT systems and support

Demonstrated leadership capabilities while managing the domestic forecasting department and oversaw forecasting teams for international subsidiaries in the CPG and manufacturing industry

Worked as part of the new products launch team to help provide flawless product launches for major hotel clients such as Fairmont, Sheraton, and Westin properties and retail customers such as Bliss, Burt’s Bees, and Costco

Forecasting Accuracy increased by over 75% and helped to improve to a 98.5% fulfilment rate for customer orders such as American Hotel Registry

Helped to reduce inventory levels by over $20 million, and reduce End of Program, Obsolete and Expired products and materials by 40%

Lead S&OP meetings to ensure alignment of the different departments with forecasts and production schedules while satisfying sales goals

Work Experience

January 2022 – Present

Business Consultant Self Employed Freelton, ON

Review and analysis of business operations to look for additional sales or revenue opportunities.

Provide summary of findings and potential room to improve existing procedures.

Complete a risk assessment of potential changes within the business operations.

May 2021 – Present

Landscape Contractor Self Employed Freelton, ON

Preformed weekly, monthly and seasonal maintenance of client properties, including lawn and shrub maintenance, garden care, and cleanup.

Engaged in landscape construction projects, seeing them through to completion and customer satisfaction.

Provided expertise to home owners for developing a landscape design plan for their properties.

Work Experience Continued

2011 – Present

Collectables Dealer Self Employed Freelton, ON

Buy, Sell, Trade collectables to vendors and private collectors.

Specializing in Sports Memorabilia, Coins, International Stamps, and Toys.

May 2011 – October 2020

Planning and Forecasting Manager Hunter Amenities International Ltd Burlington, ON

November 2016 – October 2020

Responsible for the Forecasting team, delegating responsibilities to team members, and reporting to the Director of Purchasing. Forecasting for over 27,000 raw materials and 10,000 finished goods, totalling over $100 million in sales.

Development and implementation of forecast models for Sales, production & scheduling, and purchasing departments to help improve forecasting accuracy and customer fulfilment rates. Expansion and integration of forecasting and planning for overseas subsidiaries and partners.

Assisted companywide inventory reduction initiatives, for finished goods, work in progress and raw materials, resulting in a reduction of inventory by over $20 million.

Supervised statistical accuracy of forecasts and adjusted them based on current needs in a rapidly changing environment to provide a more optimized and flexible delivery of all products within the supply chain.

Performed regular analysis on various metrics, such as seasonality, inventory, and trend analysis to determine forecast presentation and accuracy.

Coordinated with purchasing department for inventory, production, and scheduling teams to ensure order completion and ensure new products met target dates in the schedule.

Report Writer / Business Analyst November 2014 – November 2016 (2+ years)

Hunter Amenities International Ltd Burlington, ON

Development and implementation of an intranet reporting site through Core Vu.

Creation and maintenance of dashboards with all metrics requested by Senior Management and the Board of Directors.

Develop, maintain, and update new SQL queries to satisfy needs for ad hoc reporting for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting requirements.

Acted as the backup for the Director of M.I.S. while on holidays or offsite, solving network and desktop issues at the head office facility.

Analyze and recommend cost savings opportunities based on changing requirements.

Work Experience Continued

Hunter Amenities International Ltd Burlington, ON

Forecasting / Planning Specialist May 2011 - November 2014 (3 years 7 months)

Worked directly with customer service, sales, purchasing, and production teams to determine quantities to be entered into the MRP system.

Monitor large/advance orders and work with sales to manage customer expectations.

Analyze and report inventory gaps as required.

Work with the End of Program manager to determine phase-outs of old or obsolete programs or migration to new programs.

Determine lean manufacturing requirements (Min/max levels for raw materials and finished goods), including lead time, and safety stock levels for each material.

Work with project managers and sales team to determine new product/docket quantities.

2001 – 2008

Manager Rogers Communications [Oakville/Burlington, ON

Assistant Store Manager at Store #365, promoted to interim Store Manager for Store #367

Supervised the overall daily operations, including hiring, development, discipline, and scheduling of employees. This ensured an extraordinary customer experience, cost efficiency, and quality operations.

Maintained inventories at adequate levels, promoted sales, maximized loss prevention, and maintained the appearance of the retail environment.

Completed accounting and paperwork associated with cash receipts and conducted physical inventories and cycle counts.

Sales and customer service coaching through leading a team by example. Connected with small and medium-sized local businesses to generate sales.

Education

Sheridan College, Oakville, ON

Business Administration 2008

• Finance diploma

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

• Business/Commerce 1999

Certifications

Microsoft SQL - Querying Microsoft SQL servers completion

Microsoft Excel – Expert-level course completion

Canadian Good Manufacturing Practices – Cosmetic Goods Manufacturing Practices

Institute of Canadian Bankers – Investment funds in Canada Certificate completed

ICB Credit and Collections – course completed

ACCLIVUS – Solutions based Customer relations training completed

Rogers Communications Inc. - Retail Sales Associate and Consultant Certification

Volunteer Experience

2015 Grand River Film Festival – Event Volunteer

2000-2008 Glen-Abbey Slo-Pitch League – Manager and Coach

1997-1999 Oakville Minor Baseball Association – House League Baseball Coach

Awards & Acknowledgements

Rogers Communications Inc.- Employee of the Quarter 2005 Q2, 2006 Q4

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