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Josi Vandermost

Red Deer,Canada

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Parkland Fuel Corporation, driving ERP management and process improvement initiatives. Expert in data analysis and team leadership, I successfully enhanced operational efficiency and fostered a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring sustainable growth and integration during critical acquisitions. Passionate about mentoring and empowering teams for success.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

JDE Consultant

Planitsearch
Red Deer, Alberta
09.2024 - Current
  • Participated in Discovery and Gap Analysis meetings.
  • Investigated current processes for potential issues.
  • Analyzed requirement documents.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions.

JDE Consultant

Syntax
Red Deer, Alberta
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Authored detailed training manuals to streamline user education.
  • Conducted training sessions.
  • Performed system configuration ensuring ERP integration with new business.

Manager ERP & Operations / IT Sustainment

Parkland Fuel Corporation
12.2020 - 10.2023
  • Oversaw health and maintenance of ERP System (JD Edwards).
  • Mentored staff to ensure consistent growth.
  • Led employee onboarding through recruitment, selection, orientation and training.
  • Fostered personal growth opportunities.
  • Served as primary contact for all business processes across corporate projects, acquisitions, and various business units.
  • Developed and shared expertise in business process optimization.
  • Resolved production issues by investigating system processes and data.
  • Performed ongoing evaluations of processes to ensure alignment with business needs.
  • Supported multiple projects by conducting workshops and gathering business requirements.
  • Assess project risks and contribute to defining control measures.
  • Leads business process integration and automation for relevant systems.
  • Allocates required resources and organizes timetables to balance project demands.
  • Coaches, counsels and disciplines employees while enforcing systems, policies and procedures.
  • Oversees external consultants and their relationships for administrative support.
  • Oversaw IT Business unit to maintain budget requirements.

Manager Business Analysis

Parkland Fuel Corporation
11.2019 - 12.2020
  • Oversaw management of a business analysis unit handling both project and operational tasks.
  • Achieved team objectives through effective management of staff and thorough planning.
  • Defines and assesses business processes.
  • Championed process improvement strategies.
  • Creates and utilizes BA framework to enhance organizational efficiency.
  • Reviewed and approved all positions using ERP System.
  • Provided support for Corporate Back-office software and testing during new acquisitions.
  • Facilitated communication between IT and business units to ensure mutual understanding of requirements and issues.
  • Planned project scope and objectives.
  • Coordinates with external consultants to oversee administrative duties.
  • Enhanced organizational efficiency by supporting strategic IT implementation plans.
  • Identify problems, evaluate trends, and anticipate requirements for process improvements.
  • Coached, counseled, disciplined, and enforced policies among IT personnel.

SR Business Analyst

Parkland Fuel Corporation
04.2010 - 10.2019
  • Oversaw Supply Chain and Pricing modules using JD Edwards.
  • Responsible for configuration & setup including but not limited to UDC’s, items, pricing definitions, taxes, etc.
  • Troubleshoot, provide recommendations, and fix supply chain, pricing issues, and/or interface issues affecting JD Edwards in a timely fashion.
  • Reviewed existing processes from acquired companies and worked to ensure the existing process fits into an existing Parkland process
  • If not, worked with integration teams to develop and test new business processes
  • Ensured that business process solutions are forward looking and sustainable for future growth; performed and developed Functional Unit Tests in JDE to ensure recommended solutions produce expected outcomes from both a process and financial perspective
  • Mentored, trained, and guided junior team members in their day-to-day responsibilities to ensure continuous development of knowledgeable staff, fostered competence, morale, and retention of top talent
  • Facilitated and guided business owners and SMEs through JDE Functional and Day in the Life testing for both process and financial expectations
  • Responsible for key cutover activities as acquisitions move onto our system, ensuring integrity of data was met
  • Demonstrated proficiency in triaging, resolving, and implementing solutions for critical issues
  • Owned and reported on the active support of recently acquired companies throughout the integration process, facilitating design or workshop sessions, and supporting post-go-live and first month and quarter-ends
  • IT Team Lead for Projects, Acquisitions and Upgrades

GL Finance Clerk

Parkland Fuel Corporation
Calgary, AB
01.2008 - 03.2010
  • Analyzed variances between actual results and expected results on a regular basis.
  • Conducted regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records.
  • Ensured that internal controls are maintained throughout the accounting process.
  • Tracked corporate credit card transactions and performed journal reconciliations.
  • Maintained the general ledger accounts and documented all accounting adjustments.
  • Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual audit processes.
  • Identified potential cost savings opportunities through process optimization initiatives.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during year-end audits.
  • Participated in financial and operational audits, providing necessary information and support to auditors.
  • Ensured compliance with financial policies and regulations.
  • Prepared journal entries to record daily business transactions accurately into the company's general ledger system.
  • Reconciled bank statements against general ledger entries.
  • Analyzed financial data and generated reports for management review.
  • Reviewed daily financial transactions for accuracy and completeness.
  • Reconciled financial accounts and prepared monthly statements for review.
  • Posted journal entries in accounting software.
  • Performed month-end closing activities such as preparing accruals and deferrals, adjusting entries.

Accounting Manager

High Arctic Energy Services L.P.
Red Deer, AB
11.2000 - 12.2007
  • Managed and mentored staff effectively. Guided team members towards professional growth. Supported employee development initiatives.
  • Manage all aspects of accounts payable and receivable.
  • Credit Management for new customers and collections of overdue accounts
  • Generate journal entries, cash receipts

Skills

  • Process Improvement Implementation
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Project Management
  • Data Quality Assurance
  • Process Optimization
  • KPI Development and Analysis
  • DEI Advocacy
  • Global Sustainability
  • Growth Mindset
  • Thought Leadership
  • Enablement, Transformation & Integration
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Strategic Planning
  • Culture & Change Management
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Problem Solving
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Vendor & Third Party Relations
  • Cross Functional Communications
  • Supply Chain Management
  • JDE Master Data
  • ERP management
  • Data analysis
  • Team building
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Business requirements gathering
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Staff training and development
  • Team Leadership
  • Deadline Adherence Skills
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Performance Evaluation

Projects

JDE upgrade from JDE 8.1 to 8.12 Columbia Fuels Acquisition Neufeld Petroleum Acquisition NOCO Acquisition Bluewave Energy Acquisition United Petroleum Acquisition Ultramar Acquisition Chevron Acquisition

Timeline

JDE Consultant

Planitsearch
09.2024 - Current

JDE Consultant

Syntax
01.2024 - 05.2024

Manager ERP & Operations / IT Sustainment

Parkland Fuel Corporation
12.2020 - 10.2023

Manager Business Analysis

Parkland Fuel Corporation
11.2019 - 12.2020

SR Business Analyst

Parkland Fuel Corporation
04.2010 - 10.2019

GL Finance Clerk

Parkland Fuel Corporation
01.2008 - 03.2010

Accounting Manager

High Arctic Energy Services L.P.
11.2000 - 12.2007

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