Employee Relations Manager

RON SINGH

Markham, Ontario, Canada cell: 416-***-**** email: ********@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/ron-singh-2553b213/

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER

Operations, Logistics, Materials Management

An effective and versatile Supply Chain Professional with extensive international supply chain systems and processes project/change management experience in the electrical and electronics manufacturing sectors. Clients include industrial power, process automation, high-tech, and consumer products industries. Proficient in increasing revenues by cost savings through improved operations, reductions in overhead costs, increased productivity increasing profitability. Proven record of continuous improvement and quality control in materials management creating growth for several organizations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Full P&L, Budget Development & Cost Control

Risk Management

MRP/ERP and Warehouse Management Systems

Global Sourcing Procurement and Contract Strategic Sourcing/Vendor Negotiations

New Product Introduction

Manufacturing, Fulfillment and Packaging

Mergers & Acquisitions

Quality Control, Cost Reductions

International Recruitment/Downsizing

Customer Service & Client Administration

Variance Reporting

TECHNICAL SKILLS

MRP/ERP Systems

Advanced Planning Software

Quoting Software

Mainframe Systems

Administration

Symix 6.23 and Exact (MAX); Syspro

Kinaxis Rapid Response (formerly WebPlan)

QuoteWin and BidRazor

Impact & Quantel

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Lotus Notes

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Supply Chain Consultant Oct 2011 – Present

RS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS INC., Markham, Ontario

Integrated manufacturing operations which improved quality and reduced operating costs by 18%

Sourced and developed potential suppliers for commodity brokers and manufacturing clients supplying high quality, low cost components and tooling from the USA, Europe, Mexico and Asia; negotiated with clients to reduce material costs by 28%

Acted as Interim Materials Manager responsible for site material transfers and product sourcing to assist a contract manufacturing client during expansion phase; reduced client’s operating costs by 12%

Developed change management strategies to integrate manufacturing operations into highly collaborative work cells in order to reduce operating costs, improve quality, and enhance customer satisfaction

Reviewed Kinaxis Rapid Response reports to ensure long-term and real-time demand and supply balance decisions were made quickly, collaboratively, and in line with the shared business objectives of multiple stakeholders

Documented all transactions appropriately and upheld quality and service standards in accordance with company guidelines

Director of Materials Jul 2004 – Sept 2012

EPM GLOBAL SERVICES INC. Markham, Ontario

Increased sales revenue from $45M to over $125M USD through collaboration with senior stakeholders to drive growth for an EMS provider from 1 to 4 sites internationally

Improved profit margin by approximately $5M USD in PPV (Purchase Part Variances) by instituting Volume Rebate Programs,

Realized 25% international export and import cost reductions of $1M USD

Led, coached, trained, deployed and assessed operational activities, and acted as a mentor to both senior and junior professional positions

Managed internal department relationships, external trading partners, and third-party vendors to ensure visibility and accountability across the value chain

Developed and implemented purchasing and contract management policies, procedures and systems technology

Increased cash flow through strategic sourcing practices e.g., preferred supplier usage, in-plant stores, bonded & consignment inventory

Managed vendor negotiations; extended payment terms or renegotiated contracts to provide best value for both our company and loyal vendors

Managed third-party logistics (3PL) services such as customs brokerage, transportation, freight forwarding, and warehousing

Promoted and implemented continuous improvement initiatives e.g. Quarterly Business Reviews, Supplier Score-carding, Key Performance Indicators

Corporate Director of Materials, Site Materials Manager, Jun 1993 – Jul 2004

Purchasing Officer

SMTC MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, Markham, Ontario

Key member of the Corporate Transition Team responsible for expanding materials organization through Greenfield facilities, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic alliances located in North America, Europe and Asia

Increased sales revenue from $300M USD to $1B USD as a key contributor in moving organization from privately-held to a public traded NASDAQ company

Accountable for Inventory levels and Reconciliations for over $225M USD in inventory

Managed Materials Managers for twelve (12) manufacturing sites and additional 125 indirect staff

Managed annual budget of $25M USD including preparation, short-term and long-term planning, analyzing financial and operational performance

Strategic direction provider for the materials and supply chain distribution functions in the areas of inventory management, production planning, master scheduling, cost analysis, quality assurance and value chain improvement

Managed direct report hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, performance management, salary adjustments, health & safety issues and employee relations

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Business Administration

Bookkeeping and Accounting

Material Inventory Control Program

Purchasing Management Association

Canadian Customs Procedures

Production Planning Control Program

Quality Management in Purchasing & Procurement Program

Humber College

London Chamber Of Commerce

American Management Association

Sheridan College

Centennial College

American Management Association

Quality Management Institute

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