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Mario Branwell

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Dependable Procurement professional with a background in tracking products from vendor shipments to the consumer pipeline. Good relationship-builder and problem-solver with methodical approach and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Considered an enthusiastic employee with great decision making skills. Experienced in MS office, SAP ERP - Fiori, MISys, PowerBi & Tableau

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Coordinator

CPS Inc.
03.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for timely, accurate, and cost-effective procurement, including sourcing, ordering, and managing inventory of materials, while meeting strict deadlines.
  • Streamlined supply chain procedures through the introduction of an automated procurement system (MISys) that reduced errors and increased transparency and efficiency, boosting productivity by 30%.
  • Contributed significantly to the migration from QuickBooks Desktop to MISys, enhancing inventory management workflows and boosting overall efficiency.
  • Utilized MISys to order, track and invoice product shipments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of finished inventory, meeting order deadlines.
  • Developed strong relationships with key suppliers, enabling faster response times and better pricing options.
  • Forecasted material requirements and production schedules, ensuring accurate tracking of future needs and preventing stockouts.
  • Enhanced procurement efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and reducing order cycle times.
  • Achieved cost reductions by identifying opportunities for bulk purchases and negotiating discounts.

Assistant Event Coordinator

Connecting GTA
02.2021 - 03.2023
  • Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand event/workshop objectives, budgets, requirements and review administrative procedures.
  • Support on-site event management; including technical needs, special accommodations, coordinate with event
  • staff and volunteers, manage event flow, and troubleshoot any issues that may arise during events.
  • Providing timely status updates on event progress, managing, and reporting on event registration and conducting pre- and post-event debriefs.
  • Assist with project plans for events, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Ensuring that all aspects of
  • the event are planned in advance and that resources are allocated effectively.
  • Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop and implement event marketing strategies.
  • Assist with the preparation of reports, newsletters and other promotional materials /campaigns and manage the onboarding of new members.
  • Maintaining accurate event documentation and reports.
  • Liaise and manage relationships with venues, vendors, sponsors and partners.
  • Assist with event budgets, ensuring expenses are kept within allocated budget limits. Monitor costs, review vendor invoices, and negotiate favorable pricing to maximize cost efficiencies.
  • Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements; execute Company policies and standards.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate - Supply Chain Management - Global Logistics

Seneca College

Postgraduate Certificate - Project Management

Centennial College

Associate Member -

CIM | Chartered Managers Canada
09-2024

Bachelors -

Hons. Mechanical Engineering

Skills

  • Relationship-building
  • Inventory Management
  • Data analysis & reporting
  • Decision-making
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills
  • Problem solving & Anticipation
  • Cross functional collaboration
  • Advanced Excel Proficiency
  • ERP Systems
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Forecasting and demand planning

Timeline

Procurement Coordinator

CPS Inc.
03.2023 - Current

Assistant Event Coordinator

Connecting GTA
02.2021 - 03.2023

Bachelors -

Hons. Mechanical Engineering

Postgraduate Certificate - Supply Chain Management - Global Logistics

Seneca College

Postgraduate Certificate - Project Management

Centennial College

Associate Member -

CIM | Chartered Managers Canada
Mario Branwell