Michel Ross

Beauharnois, Quebec adbi2w@r.postjobfree.com

Cell. 438-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-ross-143a8a101/

PROFILE

Bilingual professional specialized in global supply chain, logistics and inventory control within mining, construction, electronic and retail industries. Expertise in adjusting buying decisions and strategies to maximize sales and profit while minimizing dead stock. In-depth understanding of stock market fluctuations and economic changes and their influence on consumer decisions. Highly skilled in re-engineering processes and establishing best practices, with the ability to thrive under pressure within dynamic environments. Clear and informative communicator with a commitment to transparency, driven to deliver concrete and positive results. A collaborative leader, able to instill confidence in others and facilitate cohesion between stakeholders.

Key competences:

Strategic Sourcing Departmental Restructuring Continuous Improvement Supplier Evaluation

Market Intelligence Contractual Agreements and Negotiation Partnership Management

Project Management Operational Excellence English and French

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IAMGOLD Corporation 2018 – 2019

Gold mining corporation with four producing gold mines on three continents delivering an average annual production rate of 800,000 attributable ounces of gold.

Global Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

Develop strategies to align procurement and sites to the overall organization goals and delivery of various projects.

Interpret and support the business strategy. Influence the business on organizational initiatives that must be

considered in category planning. Ensure that risk management and compliance standards are rigorously applied.

Implemented global initiatives for reagents, capital expenditures and service categories such as cyanide, caustic soda, activated carbon, So2, natural gas, explosives, tires, grinding média, Sandvik parts, logistics and drilling services.

Performed global and/or local agreements for welding shops, refurbishing of drill bits, vending machines, loader operator training program, stationary and nuts and bolts businesses; creating employment for locals and improving the relationship with the community.

Built and leveraged strategic partnerships with key suppliers such as Caterpillar and Komatsu, resulting in obtaining the best prices, delivery and services; Improved communication with business stakeholders, facilitating their involvement and commitment to all projects and/or initiatives.

Conducted supplier performance reviews to support the Category team, leading to improving communication and minimizing the risk of being in shipment hold for late payments

Collaborated with both stakeholders (mine sites) and partners (suppliers) to track higher value demands and roll out information on global procedures and market intelligence, reducing our sustainable cost.

Goldcorp (Eleonore mine) 2014 –2018

Major gold producer with operations in Australia, Canada, Ghana, Peru, Suriname, Mexico, Argentina, Dominican Republic and the United States.

Supply Chain Superintendent

($300M + budget). Assist various stakeholders during the construction of the mine in order to achieve deadlines.

Developed and tracked several KPIs and controls.

Established a supply chain structure (procurement and warehouse) for the mine under construction

Introduced and implemented improvement projects (Oniqua, Cognibox, Infosys, and various Ariba modules etc.). Led a supply team of 12 officers and 1 category manager in Monterrey, Mexico.

Developed purchasing strategies as well as policies and procedures to oversee supply chain staff.

Negotiated strategic catering, janitorial and laundry service agreements with the company’s Cree partners, for a total value of $12M.

Relocated and installed 4 warehouses at the site; providing enough space to carry large and heavy parts.

Developed storage strategies and procedures at the Rouyn site and warehouse, enabling cross docking, allowing easier access to the mine for all suppliers and collaborating with SAP team on transit receiving.

Hired and coached 3 buyers, 1 inventory analyst, 2 warehouse supervisor, 1 clerk and several receivers to support the construction and the operation of a world-class mine.

Implemented receipt and stock reduction procedures, which reduced the inventory by more than $8M.

CEZinc 2005 –2014

One of the world’s leading zinc Producer (25% owned by Xstrata)

Supply chain Superintendent ($80M + budget)

Worked with production managers to reduce production costs and ensure production while demonstrating leadership and communicating company policies.

Enabled inventory reduction from over $9.8M to about $8M in less than 2 years.

Reduced dead stock by 3% through program initiation, proactive management, effective internal communication and persuasive follow-up.

Saved over $10M by negotiating cost reduction and substitutions.

Saved the company over $10M on price increase (cost avoidance) by establishing various programs, strategic plans and negotiation.

Implemented consignment inventory program and various programs to reduce inventory and purchasing activities as well as receiving activities.

Implemented procedures to comply with Xstrata/Glencore global policy and new accounting standards.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

HEC, University of Montreal: Accounting, Micro Economics, Macro Economics, Computer Management, Statistics, Administration and Organization, Marketing and Information-Based Technologies.

Cégep André-Laurendeau, D.E.C. in Business

TECHNICAL COMPETENCES

MS Office: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint MRP SAP Oracle

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