Kim Wilkie

• Tracks and places purchase orders for multiple manufacturing sites and 3PL, follows up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
• Coordinates logistics operations to ensure timely delivery of goods while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Manages a diverse portfolio of suppliers and commodities, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
• Improved supplier relationships through regular communication and collaboration, enhancing overall service quality.
• Mentors/onboards junior procurement team members, across multiple sites, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop project-specific procurement plans, aligning strategies with overall business objectives.
• Performs complex data analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and forecast future demands.
• Manages risk effectively by establishing contingency plans for potential disruptions in supply chains or market fluctuations affecting pricing structures.
• Executed 3 million dollars in cost-saving initiatives within procurement/ packaging that significantly reduced overhead expenses across the network.
• Schedules PET injection molding on site and collaborates with a 21 factory network to plan excess capacity to ensure supply.

• Planned and executed the production of display ready pallets across 4 co manufacturers in Canada.
• Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments due to port delays.
• Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes.
• Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating resources, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.
• Led cross-functional meetings to align project goals with scheduling efforts, fostering collaboration and shared understanding.
• Developed tailored scheduling strategies for complex projects with multiple components, facilitating on-time completion and client satisfaction.

Attained on average 98% production efficiency through the development and enforcement of standardized operating procedures.

• Boosted morale, fostering a positive work environment through open communication and supportive leadership practices.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, resulting in increased productivity levels.
• Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.