SAP
Felix Dushime
Calgary,AB
Summary
Experienced Materials Specialist with over 10 years of expertise in inventory management, supply chain optimization, and quality control. Highly skilled in leveraging SAP, ERP processes, and strategic planning to enhance warehouse efficiency and streamline operations. A proven leader in implementing Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements, increase productivity, and reduce inefficiencies. Recognized for strong analytical abilities, effective problem-solving, and excellent communication skills, fostering collaboration to achieve organizational goals and operational excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Materials Specialist
PPT
Calgary, Alberta
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in warehouse setup and floor management.
- Designed and helped implement shelf locations.
- Maintained accurate stock levels of materials and supplies.
- Received incoming shipments and verified against purchase order requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure availability for production needs.
- Analyzed raw material data to identify trends or issues with supply chain operations.
- Conducted cycle counts to verify accuracy of inventory data.
- Developed process improvements to reduce waste, improve cost efficiency, and increased customer satisfaction.
- Executed purchase orders for both direct and indirect materials according to approved budget guidelines.
- Established supplier accounts and negotiated terms of delivery schedules and payment terms for materials purchases.
- Managed vendor relationships by resolving discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner.
- Tracked quality assurance metrics including non-conformance reports on purchased parts and materials from vendors.
- Performed root cause analysis on defective parts and materials returned from customers or vendors.
- Coordinated logistics activities related to the transport of goods between suppliers and the company's warehouses.
- Identified areas where process improvements could be implemented resulting in increased productivity and cost savings.
- Generated reports detailing inventory information such as usage rates, scrap rates, reorder points.
- Created detailed bill of materials documents for use in production planning activities.
- Assisted in the implementation of lean manufacturing principles throughout the organization.
- Verified shipments received and entered receipts into materials management system.
- Conducted warehouse cycle counts and rotated stock.
- Maintained inventory management supply storage rooms by following stock locations and prescribed supply quantities.
- Kept organized and updated documentation for procurement department.
- Encouraged and improved cross-department internal communication.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Managed returns from customers by verifying product condition prior to restocking.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency in warehouse operations.
- Collaborated with project managers to assess schedules and materials requirements in order to support operational needs.
- Coached, motivated, and supervised team of warehouse professionals.
- Trained new staff on material coordination procedures and best practices.
Material Coordinator
Indigo
Calgary, Alberta
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Received and inspected incoming materials, ensuring accuracy of order.
- Verified quantity and quality of received items against supplier invoices.
- Organized the warehouse layout to maximize space utilization.
- Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were adhered to at all times.
- Created labels and barcodes for new products entering the warehouse.
- Resolved any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual deliveries promptly.
- Provided timely updates to management regarding inventory levels, trends.
- Managed returns from customers by verifying product condition prior to restocking.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency in warehouse operations.
- Trained new employees on proper procedures for receiving, storing, shipping goods.
- Directed receiving and storage of incoming supplies.
- Processed incoming and outgoing loads of raw materials.
- Maintained accurate system records with current pallet counts and documentation of damages.
- Prepared materials specifications in line with current standards and client-specific requests.
- Developed and implemented inventory control procedures to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
- Prepared and maintained detailed reports on material availability, lead times, and potential shortages.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of materials for production schedules.
- Managed supplier relationships to improve material quality and delivery performance.
- Conducted regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and identify any variances.
- Utilized ERP systems to track material flow from receipt to consumption.
- Monitored supply chain operations to identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions.
- Coordinated with suppliers to schedule deliveries and resolve any discrepancies in shipments.
Supervisor of Distribution Operations
Brookfield Cold Storage
Calgary, Alberta
05.2012 - 01.2021
- Ensured efficient and cost-effective distribution of goods by managing inventory, personnel, and resources.
- Directed the maintenance and repair of all distribution equipment to ensure safe operations.
- Developed and implemented safety procedures for employees handling materials in the warehouse.
- Analyzed customer orders to determine most effective shipping methods, routes, and carriers.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products at competitive prices.
- Supervised staff in loading, unloading of trucks, receiving, shipping of merchandise, and other tasks related to distribution activities.
- Created monthly performance reports to track departmental progress towards goals and objectives.
- Assigned tasks to workers based on their skill sets and monitored their performance levels.
- Resolved conflicts between customers, suppliers, vendors, and employees in a professional manner.
- Evaluated existing processes for efficiency gains while maintaining high standards of quality control.
- Provided leadership through coaching, mentoring, motivating team members towards achieving goals.
- Conducted regular meetings with internal stakeholders to discuss operational updates.
- Maintained up-to-date records on shipment costs including invoices, bills of lading.
- Performed root cause analysis after incidents or accidents occurred within the warehouse environment.
- Reviewed supply chain strategies regularly for improvement opportunities focusing on cost savings initiatives.
- Analyzed invoices, work orders, consumption reports and demand forecasts to estimate peak delivery periods and issue work assignments.
- Monitored inventory control to align ordering processes with demand plans.
- Tracked goods to verify delivery timetables and effectively route to final destinations.
Education
Diploma - Engineering Mechanics
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, None05-2009
Diploma - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Reeves College
Calgary, AB 03.2020 - 08.2022
Skills
- SAP
- Power BI
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Materials Selection
- Failure Analysis
- Inventory Management
- Inventory accuracy
- Strategic Planning
- Materials Analysis
- Forecasting skills
- Space Planning and Optimization
- Warehouse Layout Management
- Cost-Reduction
- Six Sigma methodology
- Warehouse organization
- Loss prevention
- Demand forecasting
- Inventory tracking
- Discrepancy investigation
- Audit processes
- ERP Systems
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of Warehouse Layout and product allocation.
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training – Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certificate – Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent in other countries.
- Microsoft Office Specialist, Excel Associate - Microsoft.
- Forklift Safety and Operator Training Certification - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Hazardous Materials Handling Certificate - Department of Transportation (DOT).
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingSoftware
WMS
ASCELLOS
OFFICE
ERP
POWER BI
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Interests
Sports
Playing Musical Instruments
Travelling and sight seeing
Reading
Quote
Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.
Albert Einstein
Timeline
Materials Specialist
PPT
07.2022 - Current
Material Coordinator
Indigo
08.2021 - 08.2022
Diploma - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Reeves College
03.2020 - 08.2022
Supervisor of Distribution Operations
Brookfield Cold Storage
05.2012 - 01.2021
Diploma - Engineering Mechanics
Saint Mary's University
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