Yanira Fawcett - MBA, SCMP

~ Leader, Supply Chain Management ~

403-***-****

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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