Buyer

Michael Berend

********@*****.*** ** Royal Terrace Crescent

416-***-**** Bolton, ON L7E 1N6

For over two decades, I have enjoyed working within the Supply Chain field and have diligently worked to enhance and share my knowledge of best practices in supply chain and logistics with my colleagues, suppliers and employers.

Being fluent in French and English, I am an articulate communicator and negotiator, and utilize solution-focused approaches to establish rapport and trust.

Throughout the complete supplier cycle, from initial contact through to payables, I am known for exemplary service and appreciated by suppliers, colleagues and managers for thorough product knowledge, flexibility and resilience. I have worked extensively with small and medium-sized businesses, regionally, nationally and internationally in replenishment, new product purchasing and strategic sourcing.

I earned my Master’s Certification in Supply Chain and Logistics Management from the Schulich School of Business at York University and an Honours BA from Ryerson University.

CORE KNOWLEDGE

Transportation and 3PL Management Lean operations E-procurement

Warehouse Operations Project Management Importing

Logistics Distribution Budgets

Strategy and Execution Vendor management Strategic Sourcing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Supply Chain Manager Global Product Solutions Consulting 1997 to Present

·Contracts extended to Trucking, Transportation and 3PL, Operations, IT, Vendor Management, Distribution Channels, Service Level Agreements, Rebate Programs and Volume Incentives.

·Worked with a diverse number of ERP and WMS programs including Microsoft, SAP, custom-built solutions and others.

·Part of a dynamic Planning, Buying and Sales department within a $650 million dollar sales-oriented poultry processing organization. Worked directly with the Ops Manager and President. Helped company strengthen position with Loblaw Companies and secondary processors.

·Category Management experience working with proteins (meats, poultry and seafood, both fresh and frozen), fresh dairy products and eggs, groceries, commodities, specialty foods, frozen foods, packaging, paper and disposables as well as soaps, cleaning and chemicals.

·Worked with owners of full-service, broad-line foodservice distributor (Golden Fleece Wholesale Foods), managing all aspects of purchasing and inventory.

·Responsible for purchasing of over 1300 SKUs.

·Helped to source over 200 new products in 3 months while still buying all existing lines.

·Worked with COO to build sustainable supply lines that could be scaled up as sales increased.

·Project management experience for contracts ranging up to 20 months.

Michael Berend

********@*****.*** 45 Royal Terrace Crescent

416-***-**** Bolton, ON L7E 1N6

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Page 2

Regional Manager Tousain Foods Inc. 1989 – 1997

Importer and distributor of commodities, groceries and gourmet foods

·Complete responsibility for Toronto operations of a fast-paced, multi-million dollar FMCG and B2B wholesale food importing and distribution business.

·Scouted new locations, planned strategy, leased equipment and moved entire operation to larger premises. The branch was to move again to 50% larger premises in ’97.

·Communicated with C-suite or VP Purchasing.

·Increased revenue from one million dollars to five million dollars in 8 years through Sales Management techniques for inside and outside sales force.

Manager, Wholesale Division and Retail Chain Accounts Tai Foong Int’l (TFI). 1986 – 1989

$100 million dollar Importer, further processor and distributor of shrimp, seafood and fish

·Worked with President to procure container loads of shrimp from South America.

·Sold products across Canada in both English and French.

·Developed new business with senior management at retail chains providing both branded and private label FMCG on an ongoing basis.

·Assisted Vice President with sales and new business development in French as well as purchasing from Quebec suppliers.

LANGUAGES, EDUCATION and INTERESTS

Fluent English and French. Educated in both school systems.

Conversational Spanish that used to be significantly better, almost fluent

Masters Certification in Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Executive Program)

Schulich School of Business, York University. Toronto, ON

Honours BA in Business, Major in Hospitality Management and Marketing

Ryerson Polytechnical University. Toronto, ON

Computer literate with both Apple and Windows operating systems.

Trained in all Office programs including Excel, Access and Constant Contact for CRM.

Member since 2010 of Kinsmen of Bolton (a community volunteer organization)

food and wine tasting, cooking, swimming and scuba diving, downhill skiing and photography.

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