James Shukaliak
Kaleden,BC
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize savings and profits.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Purchaser
Nor-Mar Industries
08.2022 - Current
- Prepare and analyze reports to track inventory allocations and demand in Discovery ERP Software
- Negotiate tenders and contrcts with vendors for long term price advantage
- Developed a processe with production to reduce stock outs by developing a "bill of materials" list to aid in building system allocations
- Sourced secondary vendors, built the relationships, and negotiated prices to keep all vendors competitive, lower costs ensued
Senior Purchaser
Slimline Products
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Purchased all products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability
- Managed VMI system and set-up consignment steel contracts.
- Generated reports, documents and analysis in Syteline ERP software for senior management review and approval.
- Implemented purchasing policies to greatly reduce steel cost and eliminate scrap materials
Purchaser
Peerless Ltd
04.1999 - 03.2017
- Purchased all bought-out inventory and consumables for main facility.
- Helped implement Lean flow in warehouse and yard.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and Lean Flow trends for optimum inventory load
- Negotiated yearly contracts for stable costs and stock outs to near zero
Purchaser
Unisource Canada Inc.
09.1985 - 05.1998
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
Education
Certified Professional Purchaser - CPP - Supply Chain Management
Purchasing Management Association of Canada
Certified Purchasing And Inventory Manager - CPIM - Supply Chain Management
Purchasing Management Association of Canada
Skills
- Procurement expertise
- Budget management
- Financial administration
- Cost controls
- Professional demeanor
- Inventory coordination
Timeline
Senior Purchaser
Nor-Mar Industries
08.2022 - Current
Senior Purchaser
Slimline Products
06.2021 - 08.2022
Purchaser
Peerless Ltd
04.1999 - 03.2017
Purchaser
Unisource Canada Inc.
09.1985 - 05.1998
Certified Professional Purchaser - CPP - Supply Chain Management
Purchasing Management Association of Canada
Certified Purchasing And Inventory Manager - CPIM - Supply Chain Management
Purchasing Management Association of Canada
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