Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Accomplished professional with experience seeking a challenging managerial position North American educated Engineer with MBA in Finance and CFA designation Specialties: Dependable leader with exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Strong financial modeling and financial analysis skills who could work under tremendous pressure with calmness
• Lead team of Unionized and Salaried employees in Logistics Procurement, Supplier Compliance, and Supplier Management in Supply Chain Management environment • Oversee all Supply Chain activities to ensure suppliers are abiding by the terms and conditions of the contract and are on track to meet the committed schedule • Responsible for coordinating the interface/ escalation of critical issues with Supply Chain and Suppliers • Coach, mentor, and develop Logistics Procurement, Supplier Compliance, and Supplier Management team for Global 7000 program in Toronto
• Negotiated with Chinese counterparts in Shanghai GM (JV) to establish the finance department of the new vehicle joint venture • Implemented SAP Enterprise Resource Planning Financial Module for Shanghai GM (JV) • Reported to the GM President Council, GM International Strategy Board, and GM Asia Pacific Strategy Board with quarterly business plan updates of joint ventures in China • Facilitated for the Chinese RMB portion of the total syndication of US$800 Million loan for Shanghai GM (JV) with GM Treasury, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp., major international and domestic banks, and all related parties. • Taught business ethics courses to all employees in GM China
• Manage material budget for Purchasing & Supply Chain in Canada • Achieved savings target from 2007 to 2009 by negotiating successfully with top suppliers for cost reduction • Periodic meetings with suppliers to review cash flow, income statement, and balance sheet to determine suppliers viability and help reduce overall exposures to financially distressed suppliers • Prepare annual budget and business plan, and manage weekly financial performance reporting to Purchasing & Supply Chain Headquarter in the United States
• Sourced and procured production parts and service parts • Led a buying team that achieved 2004 savings target and exceeded 2005 savings target • Supervised the performance of staffs to ensure all issues are resolved on a timely basis • Implemented cost saving processes to eliminate wastes, and achieved cost saving targets ahead of schedule • Monitored global benchmarking data and monthly budget performance • Negotiated and re-negotiated all contractual agreements between Service Parts Operations in North America and joint venture/alliance partners such as GM Daewoo Auto & Technology, Isuzu, Suzuki/Cami, Toyota/Nummi, GM Opel, GM Holdens, and Saab
• Managed Supply Chain Operating Budget and BOM savings for Q400 Aircraft Program • Developed fact based negotiation strategies used to attain supplier material cost reductions, capacity increases, and charge backs. • Linked between Montreal Core Supply Chain and Q400 Toronto Supplier Management team for multi-million dollar projects related to reliability and product improvement projects. • Worked closely with Q400 Supply Chain Senior Management as part of transformation to develop and drive cost tracking processes across the business unit
• Manage performance of Supply Chain Cells for avionics and systems of the Q-Series Aircraft Program • Review and manage long term strategic contract for all avionics and systems suppliers • Lead supplier's product development activities and manage product changes throughout the life of the program to achieve on-time delivery from supplier's first article, and on budget. • Lead annual program review with strategic suppliers to improve overall communications with suppliers • Work closely with Engineering, Programs, Quality, and Procurement to ensure that time-lines are adhered to and project milestones are met.