Global supply chain executive/ Procurement/ Inventory Management

Pathik Pathak

Brampton, ON 647-***-**** *********@*****.***

Supply Chain Manager

Strategic and results-driven Certified Supply Chain Professional offering 18+ years of experience in providing leadership, innovations, and solid business acumen across industries to develop bottom-line focused supply chain strategies. Proven success in building supply chain organizations from the ground up, driving operational scalability, and embedding systems and processes that align with rapid business expansion. Adept at leading cross-regional supply chains across North America, Europe, and Asia, and partnering with Finance, Operations, and Engineering to align sourcing strategies with growth, cash flow, and production requirements.

Core Competencies

Global Procurement & Supplier Management Supply Chain Strategy & Expansion Leadership Risk Mitigation & Continuity of Supply S&OP, Forecasting & Demand Planning Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Optimization Cost Reduction & Operational Efficiency ERP Implementation KPI Development & Performance Management Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kanban, JIT International Logistics & Warehouse Management Contract Negotiations Inventory Optimization & Scalability Team Leadership, Coaching & Organizational Change

Professional Experience

Supply Chain Manager- VaughanAir- Concord 2024- Current

Fire rated Ducts, Access Doors and Insulated Walls manufacturer

Challenges: Tasked with building a fully integrated supply chain post-acquisition, with no vendor base, ERP, high logistics costs, and long lead times disrupting project delivery.

Actions: Developed an end-to-end supply chain strategy, negotiated supplier contracts, implemented ERP and demand planning tools to enable full visibility and traceability.

Contributions:

Negotiated supplier agreements, reducing material costs by 14% and improved service levels.

Directed ERP implementation, demand forecasting model. Achieved inventory accuracy, visibility, and traceability.

Reduced lead times by 30% through proactive Sales and Operations planning, and supplier partnership.

Partnered with Finance and Sales to refine cost estimation models, improving gross margins by 12%.

Increased Inventory turns by 20% reduction in inventory. Implemented JIT, Kanban, and efficient inventory management.

Supply Chain Manager - Legrand- Scarborough 2022- 2024

Controllers, Smart Switches, and Shades manufacturer

Challenges: Poor-performing suppliers and Inventory issues resulted in 75% on-time delivery.

Actions: Led Supply Chain transformation across North American divisions, Supplier performance improvements, Cost Reduction and Inventory Management.

Contributions:

Improved gross margin by 15% through strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and value-added supplier partnerships.

Increased On Time Delivery to 98% by implementing S&OP, JIT, and risk mitigation sourcing strategies.

Reduced logistics costs by 30% and excess inventory by 18% through optimized sourcing strategies and efficient vendor management.

Trained and guided procurement teams on vendor scorecards and sourcing efficiency.

Purchasing Manager - Swegon- Markham 2018- 2021

HVAC, Noise Control, Vibration Isolation manufacturer

Challenges: Excessive inventory of 302 days hurting profit margin. On-time delivery of 73% resulted in lost customer confidence. ERP system utilization and poor supplier performance.

Actions: Realigned supply-demand visibility, right ERP utilization, and launched supplier improvement initiatives.

Spearheaded the global sourcing strategy, achieving a 5% total cost reduction leveraging market intelligence, consolidation, negotiations, and continuous improvement partnerships.

Saved 3% on the incoming freight by negotiating the increased number of days to avoid detention, demurrage, and storage charges.

Reduced the Days of Inventory by 195 days and improved On-Time Delivery from 73% to 98%, transforming underperforming supply chains into efficient operations.

Collaborated with sales, marketing, and new product development teams to ensure seamless product transitions and effective demand forecasting resulted in reduced lead time by 2 weeks.

Supply Chain Manager - O’Hara Technologies Inc.- Richmond Hill 2016- 2018

Pharmaceutical machines manufacturer

Challenges: Inefficient assembly process because of supplier parts quality and lead time resulted in late project deliveries. Increased warranty calls. Dissatisfied customers.

Actions: Strategic Sourcing, Continuous improvements of Process and Suppliers, and Led ISO 9001:2015 Transition.

Contributions:

Reduced quality issues by 90% and achieved 7% cost savings through supplier partnerships, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.

Improved project timelines by 20% using LEAN manufacturing techniques, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency.

Directed ISO 9001:2015 transition process, strengthening procurement governance.

Purchasing-Materials Manager- SAVARIA- Brampton 2011 – 2016

Elevators and Platform Lifts manufacturer

Challenges: Missed KPI of production efficiency, Days of Inventory, and On-time delivery.

Actions: Led a team of 6 employees for the efficient supply Chain, cost reduction, and Inventory Management.

Contributions:

20% increase in production efficiency by ERP implementation, S&OP and improving supply chain visibility.

Negotiated contracts that saved $1M and reduced supply chain risks by developing alternate sourcing strategies, improved supplier relationships and performance.

Reduced inventory by $2M while supporting a 20% increase in sales, optimizing inventory turnover.

Led procurement team initiatives implementing best practices and cost-saving programs across operations.

RCP INC. (WAI Global), Toronto, Starters and Alternators manufacturer 2001 – 2011

Materials Manager 2005 – 2011

Electrical Engineer 2001 – 2005

Recruited as an Electrical Engineer then promoted to Materials manager managing production planning, inventory, and the warehouse, directly supervised a team of 3 employees. Efficiently planned and executed production meeting optimum customer service.

Implemented LEAN manufacturing practices, improving production efficiencies by 10% and reducing warranty claims to 0.5%.

Reduced inventory by 15% by implementing Kanban and Just-in-Time (JIT) processes to optimize material flow and reduce costs.

Implemented preventive maintenance and assessment which resulted in lower downtime, better performance of machinery, and reduced maintenance cost by 17%.

Technology: Microsoft Office ERP-JDE M3 EPIC NetSuite Dynamics GP POWERBI

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering NIT-India (Degree equivalency evaluated by University of Toronto)

•CSCP Certified Supply Chain Professional – APICS

•Executive Leadership Program – Oxford University

•LEAP Leadership Program - Legrand

•ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Internal Auditor – BSI

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