Faramarz Ghods
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
A skilled Supply Chain Manager with over a decade analytical background and a proven history of leading operational excellence. Expert in policy formulation, inventory management, demand and supply planning and sourcing. Established proficiency in supply chain optimization, resulting in outstanding cost reductions. Adept in strategic procurement, project management and data management. Currently in the process of securing a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) certificate pointing out a commitment to ongoing professional growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Harvest Manitoba
01.2024 - Current
- Contribute to the seamless operation of Harvest Manitoba by actively engaging in order receiving, shipping, sorting, and quality control processes, ensuring efficient distribution of essential resources to those in need.
Associate
Hudson’s Bay
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Involved in processing customer orders, whether in-store or online
- Monitored and managed inventory levels on the sales floor.
Supply Chain Manager
Sanofi
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Expanded and improved global supply network which brought about a cost saving of 12.6 million CAD.
- Implemented a new ERP system named Kinaxis which linked global supply demand and supply network.
Supply Chain Planning Manager
Danone
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Promoted the customer service department to improve On Time In Full (OTIF) KPI and minimize the delivery time.
- Implemented advanced forecasting methods using the S&OP tool, resulted in substantial cost saving in finished products and raw materials inventory, achieving an annual cost savings of 1.1 million CAD.
Supply Chain Manager
Groupe Bel
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Initiated improvement projects, including a Kaizen project yielding cost savings of 1.9 million CAD
- Prepared the warehouse layout and provided strategic distribution plans for the new manufacturing factory.
Education
Master’s - Industrial Engineering -
University of Science and Technology
12.2018
Bachelor’s - Industrial Engineering -
Mazandaran Institute of Technology
12.2009
Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Deadline Adherence
- Program Planning
- Organized and Efficient
- MS Office
- Staff education and training
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Calm Under Pressure
- Self-Directed
Certification
- Professional Engineer (P. Eng), Engineering and Geoscience Manitoba, 2024-01-01
- Transportation Systems, Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), 2024-01-01
- Harvest Manitoba Warehouse Training Program, Harvest Manitoba, 2024-01-01
- Forklift Course, Safety Service Manitoba, 2024-01-01
- First Aid with CPR and AED, Harvest Manitoba, 2024-01-01
- WHMIS 2015, Safe Work Manitoba, 2024-01-01
- Safe Food Handling, Harvest Manitoba, 2024-01-01
- Canadian Equivalency Certificate - Master’s and Bachelor’s, World Education Services Canada (WES), 2023-01-01
Languages
English
Full Professional
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
Harvest Manitoba
01.2024 - Current
Associate
Hudson’s Bay
11.2023 - 01.2024
Supply Chain Manager
Sanofi
09.2019 - 02.2023
Supply Chain Planning Manager
Danone
07.2017 - 08.2019
Supply Chain Manager
Groupe Bel
04.2015 - 06.2017
Master’s - Industrial Engineering -
University of Science and Technology
Bachelor’s - Industrial Engineering -
Mazandaran Institute of Technology
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