Scott Bernier, CSCMP
Whitby ON, 647-***-****
Procurement and Supply Chain Leadership:
A wide breadth of procurement and supply chain knowledge across multiple industries and over 20 years of leadership experience. An excellent coach who helped teams manage over $600M in annual procurement spends, developed, and negotiated large value, critical RFP’s and created contracts more than $1 Billion in value. An active Supply Chain Canada member with CSCMP designation and a broad knowledge of operations, sourcing, and supply chain management tools.
Developed, coached, and empowered highly professional employees over 20 years
A productive and results oriented team member, successfully negotiated RFPs, Contracts, Contract Terms, Amendments, and Addendums with suppliers saving several $Million
An excellent communicator, listening and sharing information, working with stakeholders to create and execute RFPs, contract development and execution valued from under $50K to $1B
Considered a subject matter expert, assisting with key initiatives including implementing a variety of ERP system upgrades, WMS (Warehouse Management Software) and E-sourcing tools including SAP, Red Prairie, GEP and BI
Career History:
SCentry Solutions Inc. 2017 to Present
Founder & CEO, Full Time
Offering supply chain consulting services for companies in the GTA including RFP development and execution, inventory, and warehouse management
Worked closely with client to develop strategic sourcing plan, assist in development, execution of critical RFP’s, negations and contracting for ProcurePro Consulting Inc. Helped secure ongoing business from their client.
Identified over $1M in customer holdbacks based on contract for one client
Developed Operations Framework to help facilitate SAP Implementation for Liberty Algonquin
Updated procurement policy for one client
Began selling products on major ecommerce platforms during pandemic, identify category market niche, secure souring, manage inventory, pricing, and warehousing
Kinectrics Inc. 2016 to 2017
Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics, Full Time
Lead a team of 4 unionized employees responsible for buying and processing invoices
Successfully negotiated RFP, Contracts, and Contract Terms with suppliers saving over 1 $Million
Developed and executed RFP for facilities (HVAC), IT (Hardware) and operations (new testing equipment for Isotope handling)
SME procurement testing new Kinectrics branch companies’ setup within SAP
Toronto Hydro Electrical Systems Limited 2008 to 2016
Supervisor, Supply Chain, Operations Support Services, Full Time 2015 to 2016
Lead a team of 13 supervisors, business analysts, and unionized employees as well as 4 external contractors reporting to the General Manager, Operations Support Services
Procurement spend responsibility over $600M annually
Direct departmental budget spend responsibility up to $1.4M annually
SME for Operations Support Services Fleet, Facilities, Warehouse and Supply Chain for SAP implementation – Source to Pay and created the operating model
Developed and executed SAP implementation services RFP in collaboration with IT and several other key stakeholders
Supervisor, Fleet, Facilities, Warehouse, Operations Support Services 2013 to 2015
Lead the Milner location Fleet, Facilities and Warehouse team of 11 employees reporting to the Director, Operations Support Services
Facilitated strategic sourcing strategies for categories including HR, IT, Warehouse, Fleet, Facilities, Operations, Construction, Engineering, and others
Developed and executed on a variety of RFPs and help execute system implementations for WMS (Warehouse Management Software) and E-sourcing tools including SAP, Red Prairie, & GEP
Supervisor, Supply Chain 2010 to 2012
Managed a team of 8 Supply Chain Specialists, coached and trained buyers (direct and indirect spend) and planners to create a new role within Toronto Hydro reporting to the Director, Supply Chain
Developed and executed several RFPs, contract development and execution valued from under $50K to hundreds of $Millions
Successfully negotiated RFPs, Contracts, Contract Terms, Amendments, and Addendums with suppliers saving hundreds of $Millions
Helped develop balanced supplier scorecard reviewing several key areas including OTIF, pricing, quality, customer service, technical support, and lead-time
Supervisor, Supply & Demand Management 2008 to 2009
Lead a team of 4 planners responsible for supply and demand management reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain
Updated planning parameters ERP system
Procurement lead for the Civil and Electrical RFP, first time Toronto Hydro had outsourced the electrical work to any outside contractors, negotiated with contractors saving several $M
Additional Work History:
Bombardier Aerospace - Logistics Line Manager, Toronto 2007 to 2008
Polytainers Inc. - Warehouse Manager, Contractor, Etobicoke 2007 to 2007
Coretec Inc. - Production Control Manager, Contractor, Scarborough 2007 to 2007
Novartis CHC Inc. - Global Manager, Product Supply, Contractor Mississauga 2006 to 2007
Durham College - Faculty, Operations Management, Part Time, Oshawa 2001 to 2005
Cook Canada Inc. - Manager, Inventory, Purchasing & Quality, Stouffville 2001 to 2006
Material & Production Planner, Messier-Dowty, Ajax 1998 to 2001
Education:
Georgian College
Powerful Leadership Certificate 2013
Georgian College created course for Toronto Hydro Leaders
Supply Chain Canada
Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) 2003 to 2009
Received CSCMP, formerly CPP designation in 2009
Actively maintain association and designation requirements
APICS Canada
Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) 1998 to 1999
Received CPIM designation 1999
Maintained designation until 2010
Durham College
Business Administration, 3 Year Operations Management Diploma 1995 to 1998
Graduated on the College Honour Roll and President’s Honour Roll
VP Student Affairs for the Durham College Student Association
Professional Associations:
SCC – Active member of the Supply Chain Canada 2003 to Present
Procurement Foundry 2020 to Present
APICS Canada – Former member 1997 to 2003
Computer Software:
Microsoft Office, Visio, SharePoint, and SAP BI
SAP and several other ERP systems
Procurement Software GEP (Spend Analytics and RFP tool), Red Prairie WMS
Volunteer & Other:
Durham College Operations Management Advisory Committee Member 2017 to 2021
Toronto Food Bank Volunteer 2018
Rogers Park Clean Up Volunteer 2018
Sunnybrook Burn Unit Golf Tournament & United Way Ambassador 2008 to 2017
Toronto Hydro Tree Planting Volunteer 2015