Experience

YAMAHA MOTOR CANADA LTD.

• Canada
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager, Supply Chain, Transportation and Warehousing

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  Manage all Yamaha product groups unit logistics and distribution, ensuring units are delivered efficiently and cost effectively to the dealer network. Collaborate with senior management to ensure efficient, standardized and 'best in class' logistics operations. Manage all Yamaha product groups unit logistics and distribution, ensuring units are delivered efficiently and cost effectively to the dealer network. Collaborate with senior management to ensure efficient, standardized and 'best in class' logistics operations.



Medtronic

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Distribution Manager

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2021

  Medtronic is among the world's largest medical device companies and global leader in medical technology, services and healthcare solutions. As a member of the Operations team, I serve as liaison between Medtronic and 3PL provider on Distribution matters. Main responsibilities include making sure 3PL meets all SLA conditions in servicing our distribution needs. Oversee 130,000 square foot facility, reporting to Sr. Supply Chain Director of Canada. ▶ Initiated bi-weekly meetings with… Show more Medtronic is among the world's largest medical device companies and global leader in medical technology, services and healthcare solutions. As a member of the Operations team, I serve as liaison between Medtronic and 3PL provider on Distribution matters. Main responsibilities include making sure 3PL meets all SLA conditions in servicing our distribution needs. Oversee 130,000 square foot facility, reporting to Sr. Supply Chain Director of Canada. ▶ Initiated bi-weekly meetings with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality standards and customer delivery dates were met, leading to a reduction of 10% end of day order drops and an additional 10% reduction in shipping errors. ▶ Engaged with Quality Assurance and Compliance, and their respective policies to make sure all government regulations were met and that all procedural requirements were enforced, leading to no major CAPA initiatives being initiated. ▶ Oversaw Inventory Control function and consistently maintained over 99% inventory accuracy in warehouse with year over year reduction in lost product of 8% on $42M inventory. ▶ Partnered with Supply Chain & Planning to improve Inbound Receiving process, leading to a quicker turnaround of dock to stock and earlier fulfillment of outbound orders through a grading system of priority deliveries. Show less Medtronic is among the world's largest medical device companies and global leader in medical technology, services and healthcare solutions. As a member of the Operations team, I serve as liaison between Medtronic and 3PL provider on Distribution matters. Main responsibilities include making sure 3PL meets all SLA conditions in servicing our distribution needs. Oversee 130,000 square foot facility, reporting to Sr. Supply Chain Director of Canada. ▶ Initiated bi-weekly meetings with… Show more Medtronic is among the world's largest medical device companies and global leader in medical technology, services and healthcare solutions. As a member of the Operations team, I serve as liaison between Medtronic and 3PL provider on Distribution matters. Main responsibilities include making sure 3PL meets all SLA conditions in servicing our distribution needs. Oversee 130,000 square foot facility, reporting to Sr. Supply Chain Director of Canada. ▶ Initiated bi-weekly meetings with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality standards and customer delivery dates were met, leading to a reduction of 10% end of day order drops and an additional 10% reduction in shipping errors. ▶ Engaged with Quality Assurance and Compliance, and their respective policies to make sure all government regulations were met and that all procedural requirements were enforced, leading to no major CAPA initiatives being initiated. ▶ Oversaw Inventory Control function and consistently maintained over 99% inventory accuracy in warehouse with year over year reduction in lost product of 8% on $42M inventory. ▶ Partnered with Supply Chain & Planning to improve Inbound Receiving process, leading to a quicker turnaround of dock to stock and earlier fulfillment of outbound orders through a grading system of priority deliveries. Show less



Mevotech LP

• Distribution Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Dec 2017

  Mevotech is an automotive aftermarket company focused on chassis and control arm assemblies. Hired to elevate standards at Mevotech’s raw goods facility. Engaged a multi-pronged approach, including improving workforce quality, establishing KPIs, improving flow to replenish warehouses, and streamlining receipt of inbound containers. Oversaw 300,000 square foot facility, reporting to Director of Operations. ▶ Led initial efforts to expand original 120,000-square-foot manufacturing… Show more Mevotech is an automotive aftermarket company focused on chassis and control arm assemblies. Hired to elevate standards at Mevotech’s raw goods facility. Engaged a multi-pronged approach, including improving workforce quality, establishing KPIs, improving flow to replenish warehouses, and streamlining receipt of inbound containers. Oversaw 300,000 square foot facility, reporting to Director of Operations. ▶ Led initial efforts to expand original 120,000-square-foot manufacturing facility by adding three additional 100,000 sq. ft. facilities necessitated by rapid growth—all with no service interruptions in a span of 12 months. ▶ Successfully executed a 4-plant consolidation into 1 - 300,000 sq. ft. facility with 30,000 pallet positions, supporting over 20,000 SKU’s, all within 8 months and without business interruptions. In addition, this consolidation brought with it a staff reduction of 25%. ▶ Created KPI program that generated initial improvements of metrics by 10% through a combination of improved processes, communication, and increased accountability. ▶ Part of a team that saved 15% in temporary labour costs by initiating an RFQ and consolidating to one agency as primary provider. ▶ Achieved over 99% inventory accuracy continuously in raw goods facility through stringent receiving processes and outbound accuracy audits. Show less Mevotech is an automotive aftermarket company focused on chassis and control arm assemblies. Hired to elevate standards at Mevotech’s raw goods facility. Engaged a multi-pronged approach, including improving workforce quality, establishing KPIs, improving flow to replenish warehouses, and streamlining receipt of inbound containers. Oversaw 300,000 square foot facility, reporting to Director of Operations. ▶ Led initial efforts to expand original 120,000-square-foot manufacturing… Show more Mevotech is an automotive aftermarket company focused on chassis and control arm assemblies. Hired to elevate standards at Mevotech’s raw goods facility. Engaged a multi-pronged approach, including improving workforce quality, establishing KPIs, improving flow to replenish warehouses, and streamlining receipt of inbound containers. Oversaw 300,000 square foot facility, reporting to Director of Operations. ▶ Led initial efforts to expand original 120,000-square-foot manufacturing facility by adding three additional 100,000 sq. ft. facilities necessitated by rapid growth—all with no service interruptions in a span of 12 months. ▶ Successfully executed a 4-plant consolidation into 1 - 300,000 sq. ft. facility with 30,000 pallet positions, supporting over 20,000 SKU’s, all within 8 months and without business interruptions. In addition, this consolidation brought with it a staff reduction of 25%. ▶ Created KPI program that generated initial improvements of metrics by 10% through a combination of improved processes, communication, and increased accountability. ▶ Part of a team that saved 15% in temporary labour costs by initiating an RFQ and consolidating to one agency as primary provider. ▶ Achieved over 99% inventory accuracy continuously in raw goods facility through stringent receiving processes and outbound accuracy audits. Show less



FedEx Trade Networks

• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager, Distribution Services, Central Region

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2015

  FedEx Trade Networks is a division of FedEx that focuses on freight forwarding and distribution via air, ocean, port, and ground transportation. Recruited to manage warehouse, surface transportation, and distribution customer service departments in their 3PL environment. Communicated with Corporate FedEx and customers to expand business clients using distribution facility for storage and negotiate pricing agreements. Managed customer service representatives handling day-to-day interactions with… Show more FedEx Trade Networks is a division of FedEx that focuses on freight forwarding and distribution via air, ocean, port, and ground transportation. Recruited to manage warehouse, surface transportation, and distribution customer service departments in their 3PL environment. Communicated with Corporate FedEx and customers to expand business clients using distribution facility for storage and negotiate pricing agreements. Managed customer service representatives handling day-to-day interactions with customers; led safety committee; delivered sales training and employee development. Two direct reports and 25 indirect reports; budgetary responsibility of $5M. Reported to the General Manager, Central Region. ▶ Improved warehouse accuracy 8% by enhancing communication and teamwork between warehouse and Customer Service groups, as well as opening lines of communication with customers. ▶ Implemented a system of identifying outdated returns, notifying customers, and fulfilling customer disposition instructions—which resulted in improved customer service, reduced warehousing expense for customers, and ability to attract new customers with the promise of product turnaround optimization. Reduced space constraints by 40% in 3 months. ▶ Reorganized dock area, which reduced lost product levels and improved flow of outbound freight, leading to an efficiency improvement of 12% in 6 months. Show less FedEx Trade Networks is a division of FedEx that focuses on freight forwarding and distribution via air, ocean, port, and ground transportation. Recruited to manage warehouse, surface transportation, and distribution customer service departments in their 3PL environment. Communicated with Corporate FedEx and customers to expand business clients using distribution facility for storage and negotiate pricing agreements. Managed customer service representatives handling day-to-day interactions with… Show more FedEx Trade Networks is a division of FedEx that focuses on freight forwarding and distribution via air, ocean, port, and ground transportation. Recruited to manage warehouse, surface transportation, and distribution customer service departments in their 3PL environment. Communicated with Corporate FedEx and customers to expand business clients using distribution facility for storage and negotiate pricing agreements. Managed customer service representatives handling day-to-day interactions with customers; led safety committee; delivered sales training and employee development. Two direct reports and 25 indirect reports; budgetary responsibility of $5M. Reported to the General Manager, Central Region. ▶ Improved warehouse accuracy 8% by enhancing communication and teamwork between warehouse and Customer Service groups, as well as opening lines of communication with customers. ▶ Implemented a system of identifying outdated returns, notifying customers, and fulfilling customer disposition instructions—which resulted in improved customer service, reduced warehousing expense for customers, and ability to attract new customers with the promise of product turnaround optimization. Reduced space constraints by 40% in 3 months. ▶ Reorganized dock area, which reduced lost product levels and improved flow of outbound freight, leading to an efficiency improvement of 12% in 6 months. Show less



CoLinx, LLC

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Manager of Transportation

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  CoLinx is a non-profit co-op that handles the distribution, transportation, and e-commerce platform for five of the largest bearing manufacturers in the world. As Transportation Manager, I managed LTL freight needs throughout North America, negotiating contracts and monitoring service metrics with carriers in the US and Canada to achieve supply chain synergies and economies of scale for five member companies. Budgetary responsibility of $28M. ▶ Managed “Rate It,” an e-commerce… Show more CoLinx is a non-profit co-op that handles the distribution, transportation, and e-commerce platform for five of the largest bearing manufacturers in the world. As Transportation Manager, I managed LTL freight needs throughout North America, negotiating contracts and monitoring service metrics with carriers in the US and Canada to achieve supply chain synergies and economies of scale for five member companies. Budgetary responsibility of $28M. ▶ Managed “Rate It,” an e-commerce platform designed to provide shipment quotes for members, suppliers, and end-users, resulting in a cost savings of nearly $1M through order consolidation and FOB changes. ▶ Realized a pro-rated amount of $2M in annual savings for members by consolidating freight by geographic area.

• Director, Shared Services

  • May 2012 - Jun 2013

  Managed shared services in a 750,000 sf facility including dock, packing lines, and automation areas, ensuring performance metrics and goals were met, while properly billing member companies for usage. Delivered KPI results to key executive decision-makers of member companies. Spearheaded initiatives to reduce expenses, streamline operations, and improve product packaging. Supervised four direct reports and 400 indirect reports; budgetary responsibility of $40M. ▶ Increased output of… Show more Managed shared services in a 750,000 sf facility including dock, packing lines, and automation areas, ensuring performance metrics and goals were met, while properly billing member companies for usage. Delivered KPI results to key executive decision-makers of member companies. Spearheaded initiatives to reduce expenses, streamline operations, and improve product packaging. Supervised four direct reports and 400 indirect reports; budgetary responsibility of $40M. ▶ Increased output of Automated Storage Retrieval System (ASRS) areas 10% by optimizing the utilization of the picking lines, altering the flow of goods and maximizing labour on machines during down times. ▶ Improved Errors per Million and lines/pieces processed per work hour by over 10% by revamping training, performance assessment, and disciplinary policy/processes—ensuring employees were operating at peak capacity before becoming full-time associates. ▶ Team member of a conveyor installation project that saved $500,000 in operational costs through the increase in packing efficiency and reduction of labor costs.

• Director, Crossville Owner Managers

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Supervised five operation managers responsible for all non-shared distribution functions of member companies. Translated strategic direction from members into performance-improvement initiatives; communicated progress and challenges to executive members. Five direct reports, 400 indirect reports and budgetary responsibility of $60M. ▶ Improved lines of communication and increased cooperation internally between different departments by shifting away from a silo mentality, creating a… Show more Supervised five operation managers responsible for all non-shared distribution functions of member companies. Translated strategic direction from members into performance-improvement initiatives; communicated progress and challenges to executive members. Five direct reports, 400 indirect reports and budgetary responsibility of $60M. ▶ Improved lines of communication and increased cooperation internally between different departments by shifting away from a silo mentality, creating a fluid workforce that improved on-time shipments. ▶ Increased Shipping on Time metric by an average of 11% for all business units by managing labour needs better and initiating daily meetings with business unit managers to understand workflow demands.

• Facility Manager

  • May 2008 - Aug 2011

  Hired to repair strained relationship between member companies and CoLinx, as well as address low worker morale. Analyzed and improved processes and equipment to ensure 50,000-square-foot facility met all quality, productivity, and budgetary goals. ▶ Reduced labour personnel 50% in first 18 months by increasing efficiency in picking and packing. This was done through a rack reconfiguration and re-slotting project that consolidated space and cut down on travel to pick… Show more Hired to repair strained relationship between member companies and CoLinx, as well as address low worker morale. Analyzed and improved processes and equipment to ensure 50,000-square-foot facility met all quality, productivity, and budgetary goals. ▶ Reduced labour personnel 50% in first 18 months by increasing efficiency in picking and packing. This was done through a rack reconfiguration and re-slotting project that consolidated space and cut down on travel to pick time. ▶ Increased productivity metrics by 300% through same rack reconfiguration project mentioned above, that brought with it additional visual metrics, increased communication and improved work procedures. ▶ Reduced Error per Million metric from 512 to 98 by enforcing company policies on acceptable work standards.



Oatey Canada

• Wholesale Building Materials

• Warehouse Manager

  • Feb 1996 - May 2008

  Oatey Canada is a distributor of supplies used in the HVAC and plumbing industry such as solvent glues, epoxy putty, roof flashing, and machine outlet boxes. Drove operations at a 50,000-square-foot Toronto distribution center and a 30,000-square-foot Vancouver distribution center as the business catapulted from $4M to $20M in annual sales over a 6 year period. Planned and executed annual budgets and coordinated planning and procurement activities between both distribution centers… Show more Oatey Canada is a distributor of supplies used in the HVAC and plumbing industry such as solvent glues, epoxy putty, roof flashing, and machine outlet boxes. Drove operations at a 50,000-square-foot Toronto distribution center and a 30,000-square-foot Vancouver distribution center as the business catapulted from $4M to $20M in annual sales over a 6 year period. Planned and executed annual budgets and coordinated planning and procurement activities between both distribution centers. ▶ Increased productivity 18% by redesigning the facility layout and implementing Lean principles. ▶ Controlled all aspects of Supply Chain including Inventory Control, Procurement, as well as Health and Safety. ▶ Ameliorated Dock to Stock performance by 30% by changing ordering habits and increasing full pallet receipts, resulting in shorter Dock to Stock timeline. ▶ Contoured procurement levels by standardizing min/max levels and order quantities to facilitate easier manufacturing and shipping to finished goods warehouse. Show less Oatey Canada is a distributor of supplies used in the HVAC and plumbing industry such as solvent glues, epoxy putty, roof flashing, and machine outlet boxes. Drove operations at a 50,000-square-foot Toronto distribution center and a 30,000-square-foot Vancouver distribution center as the business catapulted from $4M to $20M in annual sales over a 6 year period. Planned and executed annual budgets and coordinated planning and procurement activities between both distribution centers… Show more Oatey Canada is a distributor of supplies used in the HVAC and plumbing industry such as solvent glues, epoxy putty, roof flashing, and machine outlet boxes. Drove operations at a 50,000-square-foot Toronto distribution center and a 30,000-square-foot Vancouver distribution center as the business catapulted from $4M to $20M in annual sales over a 6 year period. Planned and executed annual budgets and coordinated planning and procurement activities between both distribution centers. ▶ Increased productivity 18% by redesigning the facility layout and implementing Lean principles. ▶ Controlled all aspects of Supply Chain including Inventory Control, Procurement, as well as Health and Safety. ▶ Ameliorated Dock to Stock performance by 30% by changing ordering habits and increasing full pallet receipts, resulting in shorter Dock to Stock timeline. ▶ Contoured procurement levels by standardizing min/max levels and order quantities to facilitate easier manufacturing and shipping to finished goods warehouse. Show less