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Mark Matlock

Calgary,AB

Summary

Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and customer satisfaction. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management in all areas of procurement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Operations Interface Lead

Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil
05.2023 - Current
  • Focal point of escalations or critical needs for Business line for Procurement/Payables Operations issues.
  • Coordinated and stewarded escalated cases with resolutions related to unpaid invoices which may cause any credit hold or disruption to core business.
  • Responsible for handling complex Payables issues where multiple teams’ engagement are required such as Contract Managers, Buyers, Supply Chain Coordinators and Business lines.
  • Evaluated current processes and developed overall processes improvements for all areas in procurement by determining root causes and providing troubleshooting guidance.
  • Improved Canada on time payment metrics by 10%

Strategic Advisor/Contract Alignment Coordinator

Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Aligned procurement strategies, initiatives, people, processes, & tools to Business Line requests utilizing the most effective procurement method for developing new and existing contracts.
  • Recommended contract agreement actions based on spend, usage, & requirements to maximize service offering.
  • Applied market knowledge to influences strategic & commercial guidance on contract renewals.
  • Developed training tools for Clients and Procurement Contract Managers on proper channel guidance when creating new contracts..
  • Identified and drove continuous improvement on when to use contracts or if more cost efficient alternative was available, By doing so was able to lower some contracts cost per transaction from $80/transaction to $5/transaction
  • Represented Procurement at various Client leadership, strategy, stakeholder and governance meetings

Inventory Count Lead/Project Manager

Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for scheduling and conducting 100% wall to wall inventory counts across all assets in Canada which includes: 9 warehouses - 3 upstream, 3 downstream, 1 logistics center and 2 East Coast Operations operated by ExxonMobil Canada with total value of $909M CAD
  • Developed and Implemented brand new system to conduct annual inventory counts in 5 warehouses. First in company to accomplish rollout and save approx. $500k annually with new system.
  • Traveled to each warehouse across Canada to evaluate and propose individual action plan to accomplish inventory count audit requirements.
  • All inventory counts closed ontime with accuracy above 99%

Staffing Specialist

Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil
11.2017 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for hiring all Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil Canada hatted contractors across Canada, managing 200+ contractors at any given time.
  • Worked closely with numerous staffing agencies to fulfill needs of Imperial Oil contractor staffing requirements, Often main contact for all agencies for employment questions.
  • Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations. Including new projects and updated existing onboarding material.
  • Collaborated with managers and various Business lines to determine department's short and long-term hiring needs such as shutdowns and new projects,
  • Traveled to Prague to attend global conference for all Staffing Specialists, recommended process improvements and facilitated workshops.
  • Negotiated wages based on market research in each industry resulting in yearly savings to company of roughly $2.2M
  • Collaborated with company employment lawyers and government to comply with current and changing employment standards. Trained department on any new legislation regarding employment standard changes.

Warehouse Solutions Analyst

Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil
02.2014 - 11.2017
  • Created monthly content & led KPI review with key stakeholders which communicated Supply Chain performance & opportunities.
  • Worked closely with Supply Chain Supervisor sharing data analytics from SAP & EWM for identification of warehouse operation health and opportunities.
  • Developed efficient process for annual counts of business-owned material, improving visibility and adherence to control framework.

Payables Specialist

Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil
11.2010 - 02.2014
  • Hired to implement completely new accounting system from old R2 system into SAP.
  • Facilitated workshops in Houston with selected procurement colleagues to build and test new SAP system
  • Traveled/worked in Bangkok to train accounts payables staff on new system as well as traveled to each site to teach each business unit how to use new system.
  • Remained on as subject matter expert after SAP system was implemented to troubleshoot and resolve any post implantation issues and questions.

Education

Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School
Calgary, AB
06.2005

Skills

  • Tracking Metrics
  • Market Analysis
  • Industry Networking
  • Strong communication/interpersonal skills
  • Commitment
  • Able to perform well under pressure
  • Analytical skills

Additional Information

Chair of Imperil Oil PRIDE (People for Respect, Inclusion, Diversity and Equality) Committee.

  • Have been part of the PRIDE employee resource group for 6 years, recently appointed chair.
  • Developed relationship with Calgary Pride Parade and have been a Sponsor for 6 years.
  • Successfully lobbied to senior management to get Imperial Oils first ever progressive rainbow pride crosswalk permanently installed at our head office
  • Member of Pride at Work

Timeline

Procurement Operations Interface Lead

Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil
05.2023 - Current

Strategic Advisor/Contract Alignment Coordinator

Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil
08.2022 - 05.2023

Inventory Count Lead/Project Manager

Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil
12.2021 - 08.2022

Staffing Specialist

Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil
11.2017 - 12.2021

Warehouse Solutions Analyst

Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil
02.2014 - 11.2017

Payables Specialist

Imperial Oil/ExxonMobil
11.2010 - 02.2014

Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School

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