Alexandre Arce-Moreau
Sherbrooke,Québec
Summary
Dynamic coffee buyer and Production Manager with extensive experience at Café William and Café La Maison Smith. Successfully led the annual procurement of 600 containers of coffee at Café William, ensuring consistent quality through optimized logistics and strategic supplier partnerships. Established and managed the specialty coffee roasting department at Café La Maison Smith, producing over 120,000 lbs of green coffee annually. Demonstrated expertise in ethical and sustainable sourcing practices, achieving cost savings while upholding high-quality standards. Skilled in demand forecasting, strategic supplier negotiations, and team leadership to consistently meet and exceed production and operational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coffee Buyer Manager
Cafe William
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Purchasing and Logistics Management: Oversaw green coffee purchasing, managed maritime and ground logistics, and ensured budget compliance across purchasing operations.
- Financial Contract Management: Secured futures contracts for financial coverage to mitigate market fluctuations, ensuring cost stability for the company.
- Quality Control and Compliance: Participated in tastings to evaluate product quality and contract compliance, working closely with the quality control team to uphold standards.
- Supplier Relations and Sourcing Strategy: Developed strategic relationships with suppliers, traveled to origins to monitor harvests, and assessed production trends. Qualified new suppliers to diversify and strengthen supply chains.
- Auditing and Certifications: Managed certification audits, including Fair Trade and Organic, ensuring compliance with environmental and ethical standards.
- Cost Negotiation and Optimization: Negotiated favorable contracts to reduce costs while maintaining quality and reliability. Developed annual purchasing plans and implemented innovative sourcing strategies.
- Budget Coordination and Forecasting: Collaborated with finance on budget planning, demand forecasting, and cash flow management, ensuring optimal inventory based on sales projections.
- Contract Performance and Compliance Tracking: Monitored contract performance metrics and reported non-compliance issues to stakeholders, maintaining high standards and strong supplier relationships.
Production Manager
Cafe La Maison Smith
08.2015 - 12.2021
- Roasting Platform Implementation: Successfully established the roasting platform within the company, creating coffee roasting recipes tailored to brand standards.
- Distribution and Sourcing Network Development: Built a robust distribution network and secured reliable sources for raw materials, including green coffee and packaging supplies.
- Production Team Leadership: Directed the production team, developed production planning tools, and ensured a consistent supply of raw materials to meet production needs.
- Sales Team Training and Development: Formed a dedicated sales team and provided in-depth training for baristas to promote and sell roasted coffee effectively.
- Supply Chain Management: Managed inventory and supply for eight coffee shop locations, ensuring seamless operations across all branches.
- Origin Trips and Supplier Relations: Conducted origin trips to strengthen supplier relationships and maintain awareness of sourcing conditions and quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Relation - Communication
Laval University
Ville De Québec05-2021
Skills
- Purchasing strategy
- Ethical procurement
- Demand forecasting
- Sustainability practices
- Operations Management
- Negotiation
- Bid coordination
- Control costs
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Certification
Negotiation Training - HEC University, Montreal
Q Grader Attendee - Bicerin Coffee Lab, Toronto
Timeline
Coffee Buyer Manager
Cafe William
01.2022 - 09.2024
Production Manager
Cafe La Maison Smith
08.2015 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Relation - Communication
Laval University
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