Distribution Manager
Ultramatic Sleep of Canada

Distribution co-ordinator
Mother Parker Foods

Lead Shipper
Thermadyne Canada

20 years progressive experience in logistics, warehousing, 3PL, purchasing, inventory and
general administration. Last position involved
rolling out a National distribution network with
12 distribution centres. Open to local positions for which I might be considered over qualified as monetary compensation is not my primary objective.

Graduate Oakville Trafalgar High School

Senior Buyer
Satcon Technology Ltd

Commodity Buyer
Procor Ltd

Commodity Buyer
Hitachi Construction Truck Ltd

Negotiation of contracts and service level agreements

Reduction of lead times & optimizing inventory

Introduction of new suppliers and supplier development

Re-engineering projects to reduce total costs

Proficient in the use of ERP systems such as SAP, BAAN

Strategic offshore sourcing to low cost geography

Direct and Indirect materials procurement expertise

CSCMP ( CPP) ( PMAC)

C.E.T ( OACETT)

C.I.M program completed

Senior Customs Analyst Senior Customs Analyst
VWR International

Customs Broker Customs Broker
Shelini Customs Brokers

Obtained a favourable National Customs Ruling, that saved the company more than $50, 000 in duty with ongoing savings.
Started Shelini Customs Brokers which included testing for CADEX (Customs Automated Data Exchange), OGD (Other Government Department), and CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) testing.

CIFFA

CCS

Director, Purchasing Resources
McMaster University

Vice President, Procurement
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Vice President, Materials Management
HealthPRO Procurement Services Inc.

Accomplished supply chain leader who leverages strong leadership, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills and customer focus to implement best practices, positively affecting the bottom line. Known in the field of supply chain as results oriented, strategic, a creative problem solver with a strong work ethic. Highly experienced and well regarded in the Procurement of IT.

Recognized for achievement in the following areas:

Strategic Supply Chain

Compliance with Gov't Stakeholders, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Customer Focus and Sustainability