Operations Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
Yanira Fawcett - MBA, SCMP
~ Leader, Supply Chain Management ~
Summary of Qualifications
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with 20 years extensive experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics and Procurement.
Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation; degree in Business, and Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
Experience in purchasing for major corporations
Extensive understanding in the development of Request for Tender (RFT) and Request for Proposal (RFP).
Knowledge of public sector purchasing lean, quality, and continuous process improvement. Yellow Belt and working on completing the Green Belt.
Proven leadership skills and integrity accompanied by an ability to develop and maintain a high level of client and stakeholder relations.
Highly developed competency in procurement management, leading and developing a strong team, management capability and strategic thinking.
Supportive of learning, encouraging diverse perspectives and inspiring and recognizing team performance.
Supplier selection, sourcing, and qualification
Contract Negotiations/Structural implementation
Relevant Professional Experience
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
2019 – 2022
Branch Operations Manager
Lead, direct and manage the supply management team for Western Canada, including development and performance management, employee engagement and health and safety to ensure a positive working environment.
Ensure the supply chain management staff executes service agreements at, or above the customer’s standards
Creating relationships with key stakeholders, product managers, project teams, clients (Sales), suppliers and other marketing team colleagues to ensure their cooperation and engagement
Provide expert procurement advice and guidance to internal clients on best procurement practices.
Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, trade agreements, governance policies
Vendor and contract management
Provide direction and change leadership support to staff, execute identified Supply projects, improvement initiatives and changes.
Lead procurement internal audits as applicable.
Accountability for identification, execution & follow-up of continuous improvement & cost reduction
Manage Supplier's compliance, cost, quality, delivery, and performance
WestJet Cargo/Expair Cargo
2017 – 2018
Instructor – Air Cargo Operations
Deliver high quality initial and recurrent training of standards and procedures and regulatory compliance across the WestJet Cargo Network in Canada, North America, the Caribbean, and Mexico
Measure and report training performance of all operations and regulatory course and KPIs implementation and tracking
Crane Worldwide Logistics
2011 – 2016
Branch Operations Manager
Manage assigned accounts including all communications to and from customers and suppliers
Define and manage key supplier relationships to deliver breakthrough performance in cost, service, and quality, including technical input to negotiations management of third-party service providers
Required to hire, train, develop and motivate employees as well as conduct performance reviews and career planning for staff (between 5 and 10 operational specialist and sale executives)
Ensure compliance with Government, Occupational Health and Safety and company regulations, policies, and procedures
Panalpina Canada
2008 - 2011
Air Export Agent and Inside Sales
DHL Global Forwarding
July 2007 – June 2008
Air Import Coordinator
Education
Executive MBA - Athabasca, University Canada
Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) – Supply Chain Canada
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Management - Athabasca, University, Canada
B.A., International Relations, with Honours – UDLA - Universidad de las Americas, Mexico.
CIFFA – FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding.
European Affairs Diploma – ESSCA - Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Commerciales d'Angers, France
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