Supply Chain Et De
Resume:
MICHEL ROSS
Beauharnois, Quebec J6N 1K1
Cell: 438-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
PROFILE
Passionate about Supply Chain Management, negotiation, and partnerships, I have developed strong operational and strategic knowledge in the following areas: procurement and contract management, international logistics, inventory optimization, and distribution network configuration. I have also gained mining expertise in the Abitibi region, James Bay, logistics in the Canadian Arctic, West Africa, South America, and multicultural environments. Strong ability to adjust procurement decisions and strategy to maximize sales and profits while minimizing stagnant inventory through market and economic fluctuation analysis and understanding consumer decision-making influences. Excellent ability to work under pressure. Outstanding organizational skills with a focus on achieving concrete and positive results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Avalon CSC
Leader, Energy & Mining
January 3, 2024 - Present
Avalon is a consulting firm specializing in supply chain across all sectors and commercial functions.
Developing the mining sector to become the leading consulting firm for the mining industry.
Providing strategic expertise and advice to external clients to help achieve their business objectives.
Analyzing client needs, providing recommendations, and implementing solutions.
Acting as a mentor within Avalon.
Coaching and leading a team of consultants.
Stornoway Diamonds Inc.
Director of Supply Chain
September 2021 - November 2023
A Canadian diamond exploration and extraction company. Stornoway wholly owns its world-class asset, the Renard Mine, in one of the world's top mining regions, Quebec.
Developed, guided, and managed a procurement team to maximize production, optimize inventories, and reduce costs.
Evaluated departmental needs and restructured the supply chain framework.
Established sourcing strategies to optimize procurement and reduce costs.
Defined performance indicators by sectors and products to better define achievement targets.
Developed technical specifications for mining equipment tenders, project charters, analysis grids, and various reports.
Provided direct support to internal clients, maintenance, plant operations, and mining operations, from sourcing to internal order issuance, receipt, and delivery.
Developed and maintained close relationships with all team members for strategic procurement of products.
Identified medium and long-term market changes; stayed updated on industry trends, best practices, and supply chain applications.
Led all supplier relationship management tasks.
Responsible for implementing departmental policies and processes.
Canadian Royalties Inc.
Purchasing Supervisor
August 2020 - September 2021
A private mining company based in Montreal, operating a copper and nickel mine in Nunavik, Quebec, under the Nunavik Nickel Project.
Supervised procurement activities.
Developed strategies to align procurement with site goals.
Restructured the purchasing department to increase productivity.
Identified new procurement sources.
Implemented performance indicators and new reports.
Achieved 2021 objectives (various KPIs and $2M in savings).
IAMGOLD Corporation
Global Supply Chain Director & Logistics
August 2018 - November 2019
A gold mining company with four gold mines in production on three continents, producing 800,000 attributable ounces of gold annually.
Developed strategies to align procurement and sites with company goals and complete various projects.
Implemented procurement initiatives for various goods and services.
Presented, implemented, and supported various corporate projects with different company sites.
Executed global or local agreements for various products and services.
Built and leveraged partnerships with company stakeholders.
Built and leveraged partnerships with key strategic suppliers.
Implemented a supplier performance system to support the Category team.
Interim Procurement Director for 6 months at Rosebel Mine (fly-in, fly-out mode).
Restructured the Rosebel Mine supply chain department in Suriname and optimized operations to improve efficiency (role and responsibilities).
Managed a local crisis in Suriname, requiring operation shutdown.
Regularly held meetings with stakeholders (at mines) and partners (suppliers) to track high-value requests and disseminate global procedure and market information to reduce costs.
Influenced the company on organizational initiatives to be considered in planning.
Ensured strict adherence to risk management and compliance standards.
Goldcorp (Éléonore Mine)
Supply Chain Superintendent
August 2014 - August 2018
A major gold producer with operations in Australia, Canada, Ghana, Peru, Suriname, Mexico, Argentina, Dominican Republic, and the United States.
Established the supply chain structure (procurement and warehouse) for the mine under construction.
Assisted various stakeholders during mine construction to meet deadlines.
Introduced and implemented various projects for improvements (Oniqua, Cognibox, Infosys, etc.).
Responsible for managing a procurement team in Monterrey, Mexico.
Created policies and procedures to oversee supply chain personnel.
Developed procurement strategies.
Negotiated strategic agreements with the company's Cree partners.
Participated in warehouse relocation and setup at the site and Rouyn warehouse.
Developed storage strategies at the site and warehouse.
Created procedures for warehouse and dock operations.
Developed and monitored various IRCs and controls.
Hired and trained employees to support the construction and operation of a world-class mine.
Established procedures for receiving and reducing stocks, resulting in over $8M in stock reduction.
CEZinc (Glencore)
Supply Chain Superintendent
February 2005 - August 2014
One of the world's leading zinc producers (Canadian Electrolytic Zinc).
Contributed to reducing stocks from $9.8M to $8M in less than two years.
Reduced stagnant stocks by 3% through program implementation, proactive management, effective internal communications, and persuasive follow-ups.
Achieved savings of over $10M by negotiating cost reductions and making substitutions.
Enabled the company to save over $10M in cost escalation by establishing various programs, strategic plans, and negotiations.
Implemented a stock consignment program and other programs to reduce procurement and receipt-related activities.
Created new procedures to remain compliant with Xstrata/Glencore's global policies and new accounting standards.
Worked with production managers to reduce costs and ensure production while demonstrating leadership and communicating company policies.
Glasscell Isofab
Director of Purchasing
Ville Mont-Royal, Quebec
2002 - 2005
Manufacturer and distributor of acoustic and thermal insulation.
Future Electronics
Senior Asset Manager
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
1996 - 2002
Global distributor of electronic components.
Zellers
Merchandise Analyst
Montreal, Quebec
1987 - 1996
Retail store chain with over 300 outlets in Canada.
OTHER
Entrepreneurship (Inventryx): Invented, developed, and marketed inventions (Founder). Owner of a trademark in Canada and the United States.
EDUCATION
Hautes Études Commerciales
1988 - 1990
Accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics, IT management, statistics, administration and organization, marketing, and information technology.
Cégep André-Laurendeau
1987
Diploma of College Studies in Business.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office, SAP, Oracle, GuideTI and others.
LANGUAGES
English (Advanced)
French (Advanced)
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