Fabio Gandini
Surrey,British Columbia
Summary
Supply Chain Professional with a demonstrated experience to resolve technical issues effectively. Experienced in managing supplier development efforts, ensuring compliance with specifications and acting as liaison with critical suppliers. Driven by Continuous Improvements to streamline processes & reduce costs for the organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
Sunrise Kitchens Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Supervised 3 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy with the implementation of a robust cycle counting program.
Purchaser/Inventory Manager/Receiver
Nickels Custom Cabinets Ltd.
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Connecting with Production Team and Upper Management to maintain company’s optimum inventory; Placing orders, received from the shop, requisitioned from the Engineering Team or self-verified; Comparing performance of vendors by different topics; Negotiating contracts with different vendors, ensuring that the company’s best interest is the priority; Applying Kaizen methods, such as 5s, Kanban system, Kamishibai board, etc.; Inspecting items received to ensure it is in a good manner; Analyzing products that don’t comply with company’s interest and address that properly; Updating Purchasing/Inventory system to guarantee company’s standards and accuracy.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Computed and created purchase orders in [System] to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection and price.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Reduced order processing time by streamlining purchasing processes and documentation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement procurement strategies for new projects.
Release Agent
Ground Release • Pacific Customs Brokers Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Transmitted release documents to CBSA (PARS – EDI experience); Worked closely with Compliance Team (and sometimes with customer) to select the correct tariff classification; Contacted carriers to maintain the flow on incoming shipments into Canada.
Assembler
Nickels Custom Cabinets Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Measured parts and prepped them to follow its course in the production line; Followed reports/plan details to make sure next production line receives the most desirable product on their end.
CNC Machine Operator
Nickels Custom Cabinets Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Operated CNC Machine (edge bander, nesting machine and panel saw) to assist production’s goals and daily production.
Import & Export Analyst
Ground, Air & Maritime Release • GNC Assessoria Aduaneira Ltda.
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Transmitted release documents to the Brazilian Customs; Joined in the port yard/ airport yard for assistance with government entities (physical verification of goods; Contacted vendors/export agents/shipping lines serving them with a proper set of documents and information necessary for import according to Customs regulations; Increased company revenue for about $600 per entry.
Education
Supply Chain Procurement Certificate -
ASCM (Association For Supply Chain Management) - Western Canada Chapter
05.2024
CPIM Certificate (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) -
ASCM/APICS (Association For Supply Chain Management - Western Canada Chapter / American Production And Inventory Control Society)
02.2024
Global Marketing and International Trade Certificate -
Western Town Business College
01.2014
International Trade -
Vale do Itajai University (UNIVALI)
01.2010
Business Management with Emphasis on International Trade -
Fayal Cenecist Study of Higher Education (IFES)
01.2006
Skills
- MS Business Central Experience
- International Purchasing
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Warehouse Operations
- Expense Control
- Supplier Negotiation
- Staff Management
- Supply and Demand Requirements
- New Vendor Setup
- Problem-solving abilities
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Customer service orientation
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost reduction strategies
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
Sunrise Kitchens Ltd.
03.2023 - Current
Purchaser/Inventory Manager/Receiver
Nickels Custom Cabinets Ltd.
01.2019 - 02.2023
Release Agent
Ground Release • Pacific Customs Brokers Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Assembler
Nickels Custom Cabinets Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2019
CNC Machine Operator
Nickels Custom Cabinets Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Import & Export Analyst
Ground, Air & Maritime Release • GNC Assessoria Aduaneira Ltda.
01.2010 - 01.2014
Supply Chain Procurement Certificate -
ASCM (Association For Supply Chain Management) - Western Canada Chapter
CPIM Certificate (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) -
ASCM/APICS (Association For Supply Chain Management - Western Canada Chapter / American Production And Inventory Control Society)
Global Marketing and International Trade Certificate -
Western Town Business College
International Trade -
Vale do Itajai University (UNIVALI)
Business Management with Emphasis on International Trade -
Fayal Cenecist Study of Higher Education (IFES)
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