BENNETT HOLGATE
EDMONTON,AB
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain Manager with a proven track record in the construction industry. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt with expertise in project management, contract negotiations, and process improvement. Skilled in optimizing warehouse operations, managing inventory, and driving cost savings. Known for leadership, strategic sourcing, and fostering high-performing teams. Bachelor of Commerce graduate specializing in Logistics, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management. Seeking to leverage experience and skills to drive efficiency and success in a dynamic organization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Lorneville Mechanical Contractors Ltd
Edmonton, AB
01.2020 - Current
- Plan, organize, and direct all project plans and activities related to supply chain management (SCM)
- Oversee Edmonton supply chain management team and warehouse operations
- Provide ongoing training and mentorship to employees
- Manage company assets including inventory, preventative maintenance & Repairs
- Source, negotiate, and execute purchase orders and agreements to fulfill project needs
- Analyze spend data, vendor utilization, and external market data in the formation and implementation of strategic sourcing plans
- Prepare and administer bids, requests for quotes, requests for proposals, requests for information, and other vendor documentation
- Prequalify vendors and subcontractors, as well as manage and document vendor performance.
Project Manager
Empire Iron Works Ltd
Edmonton, AB
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with the production team in the fabrication shop to meet project deadlines
- Facilitated order management of steel material, including bidding, purchasing, receiving, and shipping material
- Reviewed and documented quality reports against project requirements
- Maintained close connections with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems
- Communicated with clients, delivering timely and relevant status updates
- Managed project turnover and document control for multiple projects.
Materials Lead
PCL Industrial Management Inc
Edmonton, AB
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Developed and implemented an inventory management strategy for staging and issuing material
- Managed and directed multiple warehouse crews of 5-10 personnel
- Provided training and ongoing coaching on Materials and Inventory Management for assigned crews
- Redesigned asset warehouse and improved inventory and asset management strategy
- Played a key role in the development of requisition-to-pay systems and order management applications for material, equipment, and service subcontracts
- Tested and implemented an automated approval/signature process for RFx and order management systems.
Fleet Equipment Coordinator
PCL Industrial Management Inc
Fort Hills, AB
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Implemented a new equipment management system and documented related procedures and work instructions
- Managed fleet of equipment and facilitated mobilization based on forecasts
- Facilitated equipment repairs and kept an accurate record of work orders for billing
- Tracked, analyzed, and interpreted trends in equipment utilization
- Assisted management in changing the process for demobilizing PCL assets from the job site.
Material Coordinator (Student Co-op)
PCL Industrial Management Inc.
Surmont Phase II Project, Praxair
05.2013 - 09.2015
Education
Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics, Materials, and Supply-Chain Management -
MacEwan University
01.2015
Skills
- Inventory Management (Min/Max, kanban, LEAN)
- Process Improvement (Six-Sigma)
- Project Management
- Procedure and Work Instruction (technical) writing
- Systems including Microsoft Office Applications, SAP, E1
- Change Management
- Negotiating
- Strategic Sourcing
- Staff Development & Team Leadership
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Lorneville Mechanical Contractors Ltd
01.2020 - Current
Project Manager
Empire Iron Works Ltd
02.2019 - 11.2019
Materials Lead
PCL Industrial Management Inc
02.2018 - 02.2019
Fleet Equipment Coordinator
PCL Industrial Management Inc
01.2016 - 02.2018
Material Coordinator (Student Co-op)
PCL Industrial Management Inc.
05.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics, Materials, and Supply-Chain Management -
MacEwan University
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