Andrew Pearson, SCMP
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Dynamic supply chain leader with a proven track record in optimizing inventory planning and procurement processes across the telecommunications and manufacturing sectors. Expertise in leading cross-functional teams through transformation. Strong ability to leverage technology and analytics for demand and supply forecasting, inventory management and procurement. Committed to delivering sustainable solutions that evolve with technology to improve performance and support organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Oracle SCM Functional Manager
ASTEC Industries
09.2025 - Current
- Global Supply Chain Solution Architect.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain and manufacturing processes and technology.
- Inspired and managed the certification profile of 7 Business Analysts, elevating the team from 0 Oracle certifications to 15.
- Developed and analyzed supply chain metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive process enhancements.
- Initiated the AI-Augmentation roadmap.
Oracle Functional Business Analyst
ASTEC Industries
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Functional Lead for F2P (Forecast to Plan) and P2P (Plan to Produce) value streams.
- Comprehensive solutions architecture: Supply Planning, Demand Management, Global Order Promising, Manufacturing, Inventory, and Cost Management.
- Co-author Functional Specification Documents (FSD) for Reports, Integrations, Conversions, and Extensions (RICE).
- Document and configure all setups across SCM.
- Configure all Oracle instances during CRP, SIT, UAT, and Cutover.
- Define, map, and convert all legacy data.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to analysts, SMEs, and end users in configurations, documentation, change controls, and Oracle UI.
- Design, document, and administrate user training sessions for over 200 users.
- Quarterly regression testing.
Sr. Manager, Inventory and Planning - S&OP
Vecima Networks
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Oversee warehousing, material planning, and production scheduling functions, while simultaneously acting as the lead responsible for Oracle SCM Cloud implementation and business transformation.
- Supply Planning, Demand Management, Global Order Promising, Manufacturing, Inventory, Procurement.
- Facilitated client/consultant interaction through requirements gathering, solution design, data conversion, and testing.
- Facilitated transformation and change management.
- Designed and implemented operational standards, policies, and procedures.
- Provided daily supervision and direction to operations, technical, and consulting staff.
- Conducted performance reviews, set goals, and supported professional development.
Business Architect - Process and Technology
Shaw Communications
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Architect the process and technology transformation to prepare the business for acquisition.
- Lead the Oracle Fusion SCM strategy and roadmap for Oracle Fusion SCM modules: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Management, Inventory, and WMS.
- Leverage ORACLE SCM Cloud to assimilate business processes and replace legacy systems.
- Establish and support data governance practices to ensure consistency, stability, and performance.
- Manage expectations while balancing technical readiness, business adoption, and resource allocation.
Supervisor, Demand Management
Shaw Communications
12.2015 - 08.2021
- Designed and implemented a central Supply and Demand Planning function responsible for over 10,000 unique items distributed through two distribution centers, nine regional fulfillment centers, and more than 50 warehouses.
- Developed and implemented purchasing and inventory strategies for Internet, Video, Telephone, Shaw Business, Construction, Projects, Data Centres, Fibre and Coaxial Cable.
- Reduced Average Inventory Value by 31% while increasing inventory service level from 78% to 94%, and sustained these levels for years.
- Solutions Architecture and Implementation of Oracle SCM Cloud - Supply Planning, Demand Management, Replenishment Planning and Global order Promising.
- Transformed legacy processes and technology into a centralized, cloud-native, data-driven digital supply chain.
- Facilitated cross-functional, multi-level change management to influence the adoption of new processes and technology
- Provided daily supervision and direction to the project team.
- Conducted performance reviews, set goals, and supported professional development.
- Promoted a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Purchasing and Inventory Management
Various
06.2002 - 07.2015
- Supply Chain Manager - Real Time Measurements (Manufacturing)
- Purchasing Manager - Phoenix Precision (Machining)
- Purchasing - Nysan Shading Systems (Manufacturing)
- Warehousing and Logistics - Wallace and Carey (Food Service and Distribution)
- ERP/MRP Implementation (ABAS ERP, E2 Shoptech, MISys Manufacturing, WORCS).
Education
Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) -
Supply Chain Canada
07.2019
Certified Implementation Professional - Supply Chain Planning And Collaboration Cloud
Oracle
09-2025
Certified Implementation Professional - Inventory
Oracle
09-2025
Certified Implementation Professional - Generative AI
Oracle
10-2025
Foundations Associate - Artificial Intelligence
Oracle
07.2025
Foundations Associate - AI Agent Studio
Oracle
07.2025
Foundations Associate - SCM Process Essentials
Oracle
09-2025
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
University of Calgary
06.2009
Real World Negotiating
Benedict Negotiating Seminars
01-2016
Skills
- Supply Chain Transformation
- Leadership
- Telecommunications
- Process and Technology
- Inventory Planning
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Procurement
- Cloud-native, Digital Supply Chain
- Generative AI
- Manufacturing
Timeline
Oracle SCM Functional Manager
ASTEC Industries
09.2025 - Current
Oracle Functional Business Analyst
ASTEC Industries
09.2023 - 08.2025
Sr. Manager, Inventory and Planning - S&OP
Vecima Networks
09.2022 - 09.2023
Business Architect - Process and Technology
Shaw Communications
08.2021 - 09.2022
Supervisor, Demand Management
Shaw Communications
12.2015 - 08.2021
Purchasing and Inventory Management
Various
06.2002 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
University of Calgary
Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) -
Supply Chain Canada
Certified Implementation Professional - Supply Chain Planning And Collaboration Cloud
Oracle
Certified Implementation Professional - Inventory
Oracle
Certified Implementation Professional - Generative AI
Oracle
Foundations Associate - Artificial Intelligence
Oracle
Foundations Associate - AI Agent Studio
Oracle
Foundations Associate - SCM Process Essentials
Oracle
Real World Negotiating
Benedict Negotiating Seminars