Experience

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  Thermtest

  • Hanwell, New Brunswick, Canada

  • Purchasing Manager

    • Jan 2022 - Present
    • Hanwell, New Brunswick, Canada

    Purchasing, receiving, and distribution of thermal components and testing applications.

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  Sunny Corner Sales & Equipment

  • Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

  • Supply Chain Manager

    • Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
    • Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

    Providing daily materials for planned work in a shut-down environment. Material had to be picked from warehouses or ordered as needed. Very tight schedule.

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  Glencore Smelter

  • Belledune, NB

  • Warehouse Manager

    • Mar 2018 - Nov 2018
    • Belledune, NB

    Managing all warehouse activities from purchasing, receiving, and distribution in an union environment while following all safety protocols.

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  Winton Building Supplies

  • Belledune, NB

  • Manager

    • Jan 2014 - Feb 2018
    • Belledune, NB

    Involved in all aspects of managing a company which centers on the bottom line of making a profit.

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  Kria Resources Ltd.

  • Miramichi, NB

  • Purchasing & Logistics Coordinator

    • Feb 2012 - Nov 2013
    • Miramichi, NB

    Design, set-up and implement purchasing & logistics controls and processes. Defined and implemented industry purchasing standards; Implemented Purchasing and Inventory modules of ACCPAC; Set up site inventory control system (max/min system); Set up contracts with suppliers; Coordinate transportation of goods to and from site; Planned and coordinated all purchasing operations ensuring that all transactions and procedures are in compliance with law and corporate policy.

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  Design Built Mechanical Inc.

  • Charlo, NB

  • Purchasing & Inventory Team Leader

    • Mar 2009 - Jan 2012
    • Charlo, NB

    Designed and implemented purchasing controls and processes. Set up requisition and approval process; Set up purchasing policies and vendor evaluations: Formulated an expediting report; Negotiate contracts; Set up receiving process to speed up invoice payments; Initiated coding of items and reorder report for inventory control; Set up KPI’s for performance indicators; Negotiated contract for implementation of ISO 9001 certification; Team leader in ISO certification process from inception to successful certification.

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  Resolute Forest Products

  • Iroquois Falls, ON

  • Independent Consultant

    • Dec 2008 - Mar 2009
    • Iroquois Falls, ON

    Assisted in easing the transition of transferring all purchasing functions from the mill to centralized head office. Maintained employee morale and cooperation during this emotional transitional period; Transferred all areas of the purchasing domain including contracts and requisition entries; Implemented time-management strategies as we had a two-week window to centralize all purchasing activities. Implemented many cost-saving measures and more effective use of resources.

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  BLUE NOTE CARIBOU MINES

  • Bathurst, NB

  • Senior Buyer

    • Feb 2008 - Dec 2008
    • Bathurst, NB

    Directed purchasing team that consisted of two buyers and five warehouse personnel. The mines was in a transition from start up to operational. Many opportunities existed for improvement in purchasing as controls and processes needed to be implemented. Set up e-mailing of PO’s rather than fax; Set up items in warehouse with min-max’s; Negotiated several contracts, including commodities, contractors, and sub-contractors; Set up policies and procedures for ordering, shipping and receiving; Set up picking tickets; Commenced evaluation of vendors; Set up training sessions for requisitioners; Involved in the shipping of lead concentrate; Endless opportunities for improvement.

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  Resolute Forest Products

  • Dalhousie, NB

  • Purchasing & Logistics Superintendent

    • Jan 1981 - Jan 2008
    • Dalhousie, NB

    Coordinated timely delivery of 220,000 tons of newsprint with quality and production departments via various modes of transportation including rail, truck, container, vessel, and air. Directed Purchasing team consisting of one buyer and six union personnel and a Logistics team comprised of Assistant Logistics Coordinator and two union personnel. Managed procurement of $80 M+ per year and an inventory of $8M+. Monitored 600+ suppliers, coordinated sale of scrap and obsolete material, assisted with development of budgets, and maintained a strong safety conscious environment in compliance with established regulations. • Decreased inventory by $4M in five years;• Created and implemented operating polices and procedures that optimized procurement activities;• Improved vendor performance by developing and managing a supplier evaluation program;• Developed and chaired safety meetings for mill clerical staff to encourage safe working procedures;• Optimized logistics operations, resulting in savings of $750K; this was accomplished by obtaining more break-bulk orders versus containers;• Developed logistics department operations manual to maximize orders;• Developed and implemented KPI’s to benchmark performance;• Maintained and updated procedures and requirements for suppliers, contractors, etc., engaged in activities of environmental and safety significance;• Negotiated contracts involving commodities and contractors.