Operations Manager

• Aug 2023 - Present

Demand Planner

• Oct 2022 - Aug 2023

• Demand planning, forecasting, and production scheduling for the company’s portfolio of beer, ready to drink beverages, non-alcoholic beverages, and spirits• Define and maintain finished goods demand and forecasts for various business units (i.e. On premise, The Beer Store, grocery stores, Canadian liquor boards, US distributors, international distributors, and owned channels/retail stores)• Create and carry out product demand plans to meet organizational objectives • Develop seasonal demand forecasts and anticipate customer reactions to promotions and discounts• Adjust inventory target levels to reflect business seasonality • Project lead for the transition of ERP Systems from SAP Business One/Orchestrated Beer to Encompass Cloud Platform• Custom report building using Fusion Reports• New employee training and support for the Encompass Cloud Platform ERP system Show less

Manager, Procurement and Partnerships

• Apr 2022 - Sep 2022

• Onboard and lead a team of two procurement coordinators• Oversee all raw material and packaging procurement for a brewery, a brewpub, and two contract production facilities• Lead communication and production planning with contract facilities• Build and track department KPIs to align with company initiatives• Build monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts for all raw materials and packaging• Lead strategic sourcing, and supplier diversification initiatives• Lead initiatives to negotiate and lower cost of ingredients and packaging through RFQs• Lead contract negotiations for current and future contracts• "Just-in-time" solutions and problem solving• Demand planning, forecasting, and scheduling for the company’s portfolio of packaged spirits• Support the accounts payable department with cash flow management Show less

Senior Procurement Specialist

• Oct 2020 - Mar 2022

• Production planning for all gin, RTD beverage, and cider manufacturing; both in house and at contract facilities • Production planning for beer manufacturing at contract facilities• Purchase all raw ingredients used in manufacturing across all brewing, distilling, and contract facilities• Process all finished goods manufactured at contract facilities through Orchestrated Beer/SAP Business One• Maintain relationships and lead communication with key contacts across all contract manufacturing facilities (USA & Canada)• Issue purchase orders• Organize and approve invoices for the accounts payable department• Assist with inventory variance investigations• Build short-term and annual forecasts for all raw materials• Track and maintain a database of all raw ingredients, including current ingredient costs and vendor information• Lead initiatives to negotiate and lower cost of ingredients through RFQs• "Just-in-time" solutions and problem solving • Work directly with Quality Assurance to ensure necessary allergen statements and certificates of analysis are received with each raw ingredient delivery Show less

Procurement Specialist

• Feb 2020 - Sep 2020

• Purchase all raw ingredients used in manufacturing across all brewing, distilling, and contract facilities• Production planning for gin manufacturing • Process all finished goods manufactured at contract facilities through Orchestrated Beer/SAP Business One• Maintain relationships and lead communication with key contacts across all contract manufacturing facilities• Issue purchase orders• Organize and approve invoices for the accounts payable department• Assist with month-end inventory posting and inventory variance investigations• Build short-term and annual forecasts for all raw materials• Track and maintain a database of all raw ingredients, including current ingredient costs and vendor information• "Just-in-time" solutions and problem solving Show less

Logistics and Inventory Coordinator

• May 2018 - Jan 2020

• Inventory and logistics management of finished goods• Organizing and scheduling domestic and international freight• Analyzing sales data to build monthly order suggestions for wholesale distributors in theUSA• Building positive relationships with wholesale distributors by providing exceptionalcustomer service• Managing customer invoicing and supporting the finance department with accountsreceivable• Reporting of distribution costs, order fulfillment, excise, and inventory of finished goods• Sales, marketing, accounting and forecasting support• Managing and communicating packaging splits for the USA markets at both the brewery inCanada and several contract facilities in the USA• Exporting finished goods from Canada to the USA• Exporting finished goods from Canada to the EU• Filing freight damage claims• Special projects Show less

Procurement Manager

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

• Responsible for the procurement of all raw ingredients, primary packaging, secondary packaging, and retail products • Account management and personal relationship building with vendors and farmers • Inventory management and forecasting for a 30,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility, and 13 retail outlets in the GTA • Negotiate and lower cost of goods, while maintaining product quality • Organization and approval of invoices for the accounts receivable department • Obtaining quotes and issuing purchase orders with sufficient lead time to keep products in stock • Source new products and ingredients • “Just-in-time” solutions and problem solving • Freight and delivery logistics; both locally and internationally • Product usage, data tracking and analysis; including calculating cost per unit of goods Show less

Freelance Administrative and Creative Services

• May 2011 - Aug 2016

Owner/operator of the company “Chantelle Stone Productions”, which offers assistance to music industry professionals and businesses including artists, record labels, recording studios and audio post-production studios. Services include: Distribution and Manufacturing • Worldwide digital distribution of new releases via The Orchard • Uploading master wav files, and inputting accurate metadata for new releases • Coordination of physical CD manufacturing from concept to production Creative Copy • Writing label copies and compiling metadata • Writing and proofing credits for new releases • Proofing artwork for new releases • Drafting and editing content for promotional posters and cards Artist Compensation • SOCAN Notification of Live Performance submissions • Product inventory tracking • Registration of new musical works with the appropriate artist’s rights agencies (SOCAN, CMRRA, CONNECT, etc.) Live Show Coordination • Advancing of live shows/performances to ensure backline requirements are met • Writing riders • Soundscan submission Finances • Expense tracking and administration • Budgeting Promotions and Communications • Social media updates and maintenance (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.) • Maintenance of online streaming services (i.e. Youtube, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, etc.) • Basic website updates • Database creation and management Recording Studio Coordination • Assisting with the organization and flow of recording sessions • Hiring musicians • Studio and rehearsal scheduling Event Coordination & Technical Services • Audio editing, and mixing • AV services (technology set-up and support, live stream conferencing) • Basic video editing • Organization of event logistics and agenda • Acquiring liquor permit for private functions Show less

Foreign Identification Clerk

• Nov 2015 - Jul 2016

• Identification of Foreign Incoming logs/performances to facilitate royalty payments to SOCAN members

Works Maintenance Clerk

• Jun 2015 - Oct 2015

• Maintenance of composer, author, and music publisher data on musical works• Communication with publisher members to resolve publishing conflicts and verify publishing claims

Barista

• Dec 2011 - Jan 2013

Efficient, fast, accurate and excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment. Assisted with new employee training due to strong communication skills and knowledge of the products and procedures. Efficient, fast, accurate and excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment. Assisted with new employee training due to strong communication skills and knowledge of the products and procedures.

Assistant Producer

• Oct 2010 - Feb 2011

Assisted music producer Moe Berg in the production of Lauren Campbell’s EP. Duties included taking notes and suggesting ideas during the pre-production of the EP, aiding in the arrangement of the band, organizing practices, finding and contacting musicians, and ensuring all necessary instruments and accessories were at the studio. Assisted music producer Moe Berg in the production of Lauren Campbell’s EP. Duties included taking notes and suggesting ideas during the pre-production of the EP, aiding in the arrangement of the band, organizing practices, finding and contacting musicians, and ensuring all necessary instruments and accessories were at the studio.

Public Relations and Promotions

• Jul 2010 - Sep 2010

Promoted the radio stations KICX 106 and 104.1 The Dock at events and festivals, such as the Mariposa Folk Festival around the Orillia, Barrie and Midland area. I also wrote and reported on-location updates to both radio stations, which were broadcasted on air. Promoted the radio stations KICX 106 and 104.1 The Dock at events and festivals, such as the Mariposa Folk Festival around the Orillia, Barrie and Midland area. I also wrote and reported on-location updates to both radio stations, which were broadcasted on air.

Assistant Producer and Office Assistant

• Sep 2008 - Jan 2009

Edited small audio productions for contests and interviews, performed voice-overs for commercials, answered contest phone lines, wrote public service announcements, and performed office duties. Edited small audio productions for contests and interviews, performed voice-overs for commercials, answered contest phone lines, wrote public service announcements, and performed office duties.

Live Sound Technician

• Mar 2008 - Sep 2008

Engineered the music for the weekly staff lip sync show. My duties were to edit and mix song clips, and ensure songs were played promptly for each act. Engineered the music for the weekly staff lip sync show. My duties were to edit and mix song clips, and ensure songs were played promptly for each act.