John Malaekeh
Bell Canada
Mississauga
Summary
Results-driven Supply Chain Professional with over 14 years of experience in inventory management, replenishment, logistics, and transportation optimization. Proven ability to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance service levels through data-driven decision-making. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, implementing process improvements, and leveraging ERP/WMS systems (SAP, IBP, JDA RedPrairie) to maximize efficiency.
13
Years of experience
Work History
Replenishment Analyst
2 Years 4 Months- Managed the lifecycle for over $300M in mobile devices/IoT inventory each month, optimizing allocation thresholds and reducing shipping and OS&D discrepancies.
- Reduced stockouts by 15% through data-driven allocation strategies and STO (Stock Transfer Order) management.
- Primary point of contact for Bell's Western DC and aligned run-rate analysis with replenishment plans, ensuring 98% on-time and in-full availability.
- Position was eliminated and was laid off, part of a company-wide restructuring
Capacity Planning Analyst
3 Years 4 Months- Coordinated inbound logistics for 100+ suppliers, improving DC throughput via prioritized shipment scheduling.
- Collaborated with replenishment and transport teams to significantly reduce lead times through capacity planning.
- Supported procurement project launches by managing various initiatives and providing data analytics.
Freight broker (Carrier development specialist)
2 Years 10 Months- Negotiated freight rates for cross-border/domestic shipments, saving $24K annually through carrier partnerships.
- Utilized TMS system to extract historical data and developed a carrier 'score book' for the dispatch team to reference.
- Developed a dedicated fleet network, increasing on-time deliveries to 95% (from 82%).
Operational Key Account Manager / Wave Planner
4 Years 7 Months- Led 3PL operations for a top-ten global CPG client, reducing WMS processing time by 40% via wave planning.
- Was assigned as the DC's local superuser and helped roll out the new WMS system and onboard new clients.
- Trained and mentored a team of 12 staff members, standardizing SOPs and improving workflow efficiency.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Business Advertising
Skills
Inventory Optimization
Demand forecasting
Safety stock management
STO & inventory allocations
Logistics & Transportation
Carrier negotiation
Cross-border freight
Capacity planning
SAP P77
SAP IBP (HANA)
JDA Red Prairie
EDI
MS Office (Advanced)
CRM
Continuous Improvement
Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Lean methodologies
KPI tracking
Accomplishments
- Two-time recipient of the 'Best Employee of the Year' award.
- Three-time recipient of 'Top Customer Service Representative' award.
- Certified in Lean Enterprise and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Certified in Six Sigma Yellow belt (working towards Green-Black belts)
- Certified Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) member.
- First Aid, AED, and CPR Level A certified.
Timeline
Replenishment Analyst
Bell Canada
04.2023 - 08.2025
Capacity Planning Analyst
Loblaw Companies Limited
12.2019 - 04.2023
Freight broker (Carrier development specialist)
NFI Industries
02.2017 - 12.2019
Operational Key Account Manager / Wave Planner
Sherway Group
07.2012 - 02.2017
Sheridan College
Advanced Diploma from Business Advertising