Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
PROFILE: A Logistics and Operations professional with experience in both strategic and tactical roles. Strengths include effective team-based management style, well-developed relationship building skills, keen customer focus and excellent communication and presentation skills. As well, an innovative thinker with strong analytical skills and creative problem solving abilities, specializing in processes related to manufacturing, distribution, WMS/ERP systems, warehouse equipment, transportation, network & facility capacity planning, and engineered labour standards. Most importantly, however, the skill of Change Management has been the key to many of my successful projects. It is with this skill, I feel, I am able to significantly contribute to the success of any progressive organization. EXPERIENCE •Project Manager accountable for the design, development and implementation of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) for 6 Distribution Centres across Canada. -Distribution Manager responsible for the activities of 3 direct reports and 35 non-unionized associates. Facilitated Business process improvements and throughout the Distribution operation. - Program Manager responsible for the project planning and execution of Supply Chain solutions to the customer. Liased with internal/external resources to ensure timely and economical response for customer proposals. Utilized MS Project and PMBOK skill sets to successfully plan and execute project implementations. Example of Project: Centralized Ryder Rental administration operations from 7 cost centers to 3 cost centers (including US operations) while maintaining effective customer service levels. - Industrial Engineering Technologist, planned and executed an Engineered Labour Standard Projects. Specialties: Change Management Supply Chain Business Analysis Warehouse Management System Design and Implementation Inventory Management Labour Standards Development Warehouse and Distribution Management
General Manager - Last Mile operations - for one of Canada's Largest DIY Retailers. -Develop Best in Class last mile logistics solutions. - Develop and maintain profitable relationships with Contractors and Client. - Work with internal and external personnel in developing and maintaining Optimum business practices. - Develop analytical tools to enable current client business opportunities and potential business development. - Full P&L Responsibility. - Manage and mentor dispatch and operational personnel.
Responsible for the daily execution of receiving, picking and shipping processes of a seasonal program for a major Canadian retailer.
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