Supply Chain Operations

Steve Soutar

**** ******** **.

Burlington, Ontario

Res.: 905-***-****

Cell: 905-***-****

Email: *******@*******.***

Dear Hiring Manager,

In response to your advertisement posting for a Building Supply Purchasing Manager, I have attached my resume for your review. I would consider it both a great career and personal opportunity to be a candidate for this position. I am dedicated, organized with great work ethics with over 20 years’ experience in managing in a manufacturing distribution facility. Experience coordinating orders for contractors of tactile composite and cast-iron tiles utilized in transit platforms as well as cast iron manhole cover, catch basin and construction materials.

I am confident that I will be a significant value to your organization with my Warehousing, Purchasing, Shipping/Receiving, Inventory Management experience. With a focus on servicing internal and external customers with over 20 years’ experience in scheduling, prioritizing, and planning in a distribution environment. I have experience evaluating and improving layouts utilizing internal and external warehouses and yards, picking locations, processes, and material flow in a distribution environment with a focus on Health & Safety. I have been responsible for the facility maintenance including security. I have forklift experience including Raymond reach, I have established and maintained cycle counting programs for raw materials and finished goods with experience utilizing bin tracking systems within a pick pack warehouse environment utilizing a packscan system. I have a good working knowledge of ERP and MRP systems, Microsoft office, word, excel, outlook and data collection systems. The KPI’s I have been responsible for tracking and improving are line fill, on time, labour efficiency and quality control. I am a strong team player focused on exceeding customer expectations with company goals and business objectives in mind.

I am confident that by applying my expertise and strengths I will make a positive contribution to the continued growth and success of your organization. I look forward in meeting with you to discuss this exciting opportunity within your company.

Yours Truly,

Steve Soutar

STEVE SOUTAR

3243 Kathleen Dr.

Burlington, Ontario

L7M 3Y5

Res: 905-***-****

Cell: 905-***-****

Email: *******@*******.***

CAREER PROFILE

A motivated, results oriented high achiever with a solid track record in senior management committed to achieving objectives and producing quality results within allocated timeframes. Highly organized and adaptable with a broad range of transferable skills thriving on challenges and continuous learning. Comprehensive background in the following areas:

Purchasing Warehousing

Key Performance Indicators Inventory Control

Project Documentation Supply Chain

Continuous Improvement Scheduling Accuracy

Shipping/Receiving Health and Safety

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kinesik

Operations Coordinator Apr. 2015 to Mar.2020

Coordinated inventories of composite, cast iron tactile tiles and manhole covers.

Enter sales orders and create bills of lading for daily shipments.

Forecast and maintain inventories of offshore product.

Assist in warehouse layout and storage of materials.

Backup warehouse manager and coordinate special shipments.

Active member of the Safety Committee conducting audits recommending policies and rectifying concerns.

C.R. Wall Energy Services

Operations Supervisor Aug. 2013 – Apr. 2015

Reporting to the President the energy service division provides general maintenance services for the gas utility industry.

Supervised coordinated and scheduled work to contract employees ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Maintained spreadsheets for project tracking and completions for invoicing and to supply customer with information on work completed.

Controlled raw materials supplied by customer of pipe and fittings for contract work and maintained inventory counts for auditing.

Maintained a safety program ISNetworld which maintains safety, insurance, quality and regulatory information on contractors and suppliers.

PI Fine Art

Purchasing / Production Manager Jan. 2012–Aug.2013

Reporting to the V.P. of PI Fine Art responsible for purchasing, quality, scheduling, manufacturing, facility maintenance and health & safety.

Prepared purchase orders and issued them to suppliers through fax and email followed up and expedited materials.

Followed up with suppliers on backorders, quality issues, shortages, and pricing variances.

Managed purchasing and production of manufacturing facility with 80 employees and 2 production managers.

Responsible for sourcing and cost reductions on materials and supplies used in the printing and manufacturing of framed art.

Coordinate with printing suppliers for custom printing on Dibond and Acrylic substrates.

Investigate and make recommendations on cost reductions of facility overhead.

Schedule and prioritize customer orders while focusing on operational cost of materials and labour.

Coordinated plant and warehouse layout to improve flow of materials to reduce labour costs and increase capacity.

Sourced, negotiated contracts, and coordinated outside services for building maintenance and repairs.

Images 2000 Inc.

Production Manager Dec. 2010–Jan. 2012

Reporting to the President of Images 2000 Inc. I was responsible for manufacturing, quality, purchasing, material management, planning, warehousing, and distribution.

Responsible for updating and maintaining bills of material in two data bases.

Established procedures for materials moving within a three-plant operation utilizing move tickets and internal purchase orders.

Coordinate cycle counting program in three plants utilizing two data bases to ensure accurate inventory counts.

Authorize purchase orders for all domestic materials ensuring deliveries are achieved to meet production schedules.

Responsible for the design and implementation of permanent and disposable POP displays in major retailers in Canada.

Maintain and prioritize sales and production orders to maximize customer service levels.

Responsible for implementing process improvements and automation requirements to improve production output and productivity levels.

Responsible for all aspects of housekeeping and the Health and Safety committee.

Frameworth Custom Framing Inc.

Sourcing / Purchasing Manager Jan. 2009 – Dec. 2010

Reporting to the President of Frameworth the Sourcing Manager position was responsible for sourcing and purchasing of all materials and services necessary in the manufacturing and wholesaling of custom framing and sports memorabilia.

Controlling cost and deliveries in a fast-paced customer driven environment is a constant focus to ensure customer deliveries are met.

Analyze landed cost of materials and lead times to ensure production schedules are supported with the necessary costs.

Sourced and evaluated global suppliers to maximize profits and expand supply chain.

Developed and implemented cost reduction strategies to reduce cost and inventories.

Maintained hourly labour tracking and company payroll system.

Artistic Innovations Inc.

Operations Manager Nov. 2002 – Jul. 2008

Reporting to the VP of Operations responsible for purchasing, manufacturing and distribution with 2 managers and 70 hourly employees’ reports. Artistic Innovations is a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of framed art and mirrors catering to the décor trade.

Responsible for sourcing, negotiating and procurement of all materials to ensure best pricing and deliveries are achieved to meet all customer requirements

Maintained and prioritized sales order reports to maximize customer service levels.

Forecasted monthly sales vs. plant labour spending and made the necessary changes to support fluctuations.

Coordinated the consolidation from 2 facilities to 1 with no interruption to our customer service.

Controlled inventories by forecasting all major customer demands which reduced overall inventories by 20% over 4 years.

Developed and maintained Key Performance Indicators by work area to evaluate, coach and motivate employees.

Ensured all Health and Safety standards were met by conducting monthly safety audits and ensuring safety meeting were conducted.

Analyzed production lines, work cells and warehouse functions to improve ergonomics of the workplace which led to a reduction in fatigue and an increase in throughput by 5 % over 1 year.

Prioritized and scheduled production orders to maximize line fill and on time.

Maintained a scrap recovery program to reduce waste disposal cost by 15%.

Created and maintained bills of materials for costing and inventory purposes.

Established and maintained sales forecasting by major customers to maximize customer service and to maintain optimal inventories.

Maintained cycle counting program in all levels of inventory to maintain inventory integrity.

Responsible for the design and implementation of permanent and disposable POP displays in major retailers in Canada.

Intercraft Industries (A Division of Newell/Rubbermaid Inc.)

Site Manager Feb. 2001- Feb. 2002

Reporting to the Corporate VP of Global Supply Chain in the U.S., managing 2 Managers and up to 90 employees in all operations functions in the Canadian Division. Intercraft Industries is a leading manufacturer and importer of photo frames sold in virtually all channels of trade throughout Canada.

Responsible for budget creation and adherence in all areas of manufacturing with success being measured by the continuous increase in operating income.

Maintain excellent customer service numbers of, on time 99.9% and line fill of 99.4% by ensuring focus on forecasting and planning and follow-through in manufacturing and distribution.

Reduced overall inventories by 10% by focusing on forecasting, reducing obsolescence, and increasing inventory turns on manufactured items.

Maintained cycle counting program to ensure accurate inventories at all times.

Ensure staff receives appropriate training and resources for continued success.

Intercraft Industries (A Division of Newell/Rubbermaid Inc.)

Manufacturing Manager 1988-Jan. 2001

Contributed to increased growth of the company with sales forging from $12M to $25M and operating income growth from 5% to 20%.

Successfully completed three MRP conversions in the Canadian facility mitigating risks, all conversions were completed with no interruption to the normal business flow.

Achieve established operating cost levels and maintain production requirements. Co-ordinate materials, resource levels and equipment for timely manufacturing of product.

Improve workflow processes through automation or facilitation of improved processes while ensuring quality guidelines are being met.

Set priorities for manufacturing and planned staffing to accommodate fluctuations in production.

Monitor compliance with company / safety rules enforcing appropriate corrective action when required.

Active member of the Health and Safety Committee, Harassment Investigation Committee, and the Joint Action Committee.

Maintained bills of materials both single level and multi within an MRP system to account for cost as well relieving inventories.

Education

High School Diploma

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

In-house Courses:

Team Building, Managing Interpersonal Relationships,

Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Harassment Training,

WHMIS, PPE, Forklift Training

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