Mark William Small
Oakville,ontario
Summary
Operations professional specializing in supply planning, demand planning, data analytics, and strategic inventory management across diverse facilities. Demonstrated success in leading teams to improve process efficiencies and implement effective inventory programs, achieving substantial cost savings.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
ATLANTIC PACKAGING
04.2024 - Current
- Directed inventory management team to develop and execute a strategic inventory program across multiple warehousing and distribution hubs.
- Led planning and inventory transformation to enhance process professionalism in both strategy and execution.
- Led multi-plant team of planner schedulers overseeing operations for 5 corrugated and conversion plants in Ontario.
- Sales & Operations Planning Leader for Ontario Box Plants. Successfully launched process within 4 months of joining organization.
DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Led procurement team in costing, contract negotiations, and procurement of finished goods from 3rd party manufacturers globally.
- Managed contract structures and negotiations for key components, raw materials, and commodities.
- Oversaw ~250MM in direct material spend.
SENIOR MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Led both Demand Planning and Supply Planning teams.
- Lead Demand Planning software upgrade incorporating item hierarchy logic change, outlier management, promotional planning to enable higher degree of statistical forecast reliability.
- Improve Forecast Accuracy through improved processes, data insights and market intelligence.
- Defined key project objectives to align team efforts and drive strategic outcomes.
- Site Workstream Lead - ESOP Process & Consensus Forecasting.
- Managed incoming products to optimize cash flow based on item category considerations.
MANAGER, OPERATIONS ERP PROCESS & SYSTEMS
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Operational lead for all ERP system related optimizations & supporting processes. Microsoft D365 Dynamics.
- Re-Launched Production Planning Module within 10 weeks.
- Championed FG Inventory reduction by $30MM in 8 months.
- Trained Production Planning Team on ERP system utilization and eliminated reliance on Excel tools.
- Successfully led transition of inventory to new 3rd Party warehouse location with minimal to no service impact.
- Created Dashboard for Planning Team that streamlined focus on exception-based planning.
- Re-engineered Planning Parameters and item classifications in ERP system to enable strategic item management.
- List of key accomplishments
SALES & OPERATIONS PLANNING MANAGER
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Led Sales & Operations Planning team for planning and replenishment of finished goods.
- Successfully led inventory recovery program from 50% of target levels to 90%.
- Deployed inter-company warehouse transfer strategy to ensure balanced inventories to avoid service interruptions.
- Maintained target inventory levels while optimizing warehouse labor capacity.
- Led ERP system adoption with Supply Planning Team post 'Go-Live'.
- Effectively resolved all ERP system issues to ensure smooth Planning execution.
- Key Accomplishments:
MANAGER – MASTER DATA
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Developed and led team overseeing Master Data management in new ERP system (D365 – Microsoft Dynamics), ensuring seamless data integration.
- Cross-functionally led initiative to utilize master data, enhancing analytics and reporting across functional areas.
- Established Master Data accuracy of all finished goods, raw materials and packaging.
- Validated and created Item, BOM, Customer, Vendor, Pricing, Costing, and Production Planning data to maintain high accuracy and integrity.
- Created all data input templates/forms to ensure compatibility with ERP system.
- Key Accomplishments:
ERP SPECIALIST
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Operations business lead for new ERP implementation (D365 - Microsoft dynamics).
- Led cross functional teams in defining all workflows to meet June 2019 'go live' date.
- Selected as operational lead following a competitive evaluation process to oversee project execution.
- Defined and implemented workflows for demand planning, production scheduling, MRP, quality assurance, formulation management, and regulatory affairs to enhance operational efficiency.
- Led team to determine 'best fit' demand planning solution.
- Led steering committee updates, reporting on module status and business case for strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Trained business SMEs on planning, manufacturing, formulation, and quality modules to enhance team expertise and operational readiness.
- Participate in 'open feedback' and strategic meetings with all respective cross-functional teams.
SENIOR PRODUCT LAUNCH & REPLENISHMENT SPECIALIST
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Oversaw promotional launches and replenishments of finished goods and packaging components, ensuring timely execution and market readiness.
- Drove completion of project-related activities, from research and development through final product release and shipment to customer.
- Senior project management team member launched approximately 300 SKUs annually.
- Lead cross functional meeting on a weekly basis to ensure project alignment and lead discussion to remove any obstacles.
- Presented status of key projects to executive leadership team weekly, addressing questions and providing strategic responses to remove potential obstacles.
- Communicate with co-manufacturers and co-packers daily to ensure schedule/project timeline compliance.
SENIOR PLANNER
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
07.2013 - 02.2016
- Production planning (powder business unit) launching 100+ products annually while maintaining a strategic service rate on existing business.
- Managed numerous co-manufacturers to produce 200+ finished goods and their respective sub-components.
- Collaborated with procurement group to oversee material planning at off-site co-manufacturers, ensuring material availability.
- Contributed to production planning team by managing diverse finished goods SKU portfolio.
- Participated in IT and ERP system projects and upgrades, refining MPR system to enhance material planning.
Supply Chain Strategist
Northstar Aerospace
Milton, Ontario
06.2011 - 05.2013
- Launched MRP module within ERP system to enhance inventory management.
- Implemented finite capacity planning and shop floor scheduling MES to optimize completion date adherence.
- Led cycle count program, increasing accuracy level from 50% to 90%.
LEADER - ERP
MITSUBISHI AEROSPACE
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Led project and implementation of site ERP system. Launched temporary system within 1 month to address financial audit gap; ensured functionality for procurement, receiving, and inventory control.
- Developed business processes and execution strategy for comprehensive roll-out of ERP system across site.
- Contributed to ERP selection committee, defining strategic site requirements to align with organizational goals.
- Developed customized reports for site leadership and system users using SQL from the ERP system.
- All project milestones were delivered on time and at or below budget.
Sr. Manager of Planning / Supply Chain
Ciba Vision
Mississauga, Ontario
05.2004 - 05.2011
- Directed site scheduling and planning teams to enhance operational efficiency.
- Championed $5 million direct materials cost savings initiative, achieving significant budget reductions.
- Acted as site lead in establishing integrated supply connection with corporate head office.
- Served as interim director of supply chain during extended absence of incumbent.
Program manager/procurement Specialist
Orenda Aerospace
Mississauga, Ontario
1998 - 2004
- Directed production and scheduling activities for designated product line to ensure efficiency.
- Executed procurement strategies to optimize spending on subcontract activities and special processes.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align efforts with strategic initiatives, enhancing collaboration.
Supply Chain Material Planner/Buyer
LePages Adhesives -Henkel Canada
Brampton, Ontario
1996 - 1998
- Managed inventory levels to guarantee optimal availability of materials.
- Collaborated with production teams to synchronize supply with demand.
- Analyzed material requirements for upcoming projects and orders to prevent shortages.
Planner/Inventory Coordinator
Block Drug Company
Mississauga, Ontario
1994 - 1996
- Administered site cycle count program to enhance inventory accuracy.
- Executed numerous inventory transactions to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Coordinated scheduling for multiple production lines, ensuring efficient operations.
Skills
- Supply Planning
- Demand Planning
- S&OP
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Procurement
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- ERP Systems
- Data Analytics
- Cross Functional Teams
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
10.2024 - 04.2025
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
ATLANTIC PACKAGING
04.2024 - Current
SENIOR MANAGER/DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
12.2023 - 10.2024
MANAGER, OPERATIONS ERP PROCESS & SYSTEMS
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
09.2021 - 12.2023
SALES & OPERATIONS PLANNING MANAGER
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
09.2020 - 09.2021
MANAGER – MASTER DATA
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
01.2019 - 09.2020
ERP SPECIALIST
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
09.2017 - 01.2019
SENIOR PRODUCT LAUNCH & REPLENISHMENT SPECIALIST
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
02.2016 - 09.2017
SENIOR PLANNER
IOVATE HEALTH SCIENCES
07.2013 - 02.2016
LEADER - ERP
MITSUBISHI AEROSPACE
01.2013 - 05.2013
Supply Chain Strategist
Northstar Aerospace
06.2011 - 05.2013
Sr. Manager of Planning / Supply Chain
Ciba Vision
05.2004 - 05.2011
Program manager/procurement Specialist
Orenda Aerospace
1998 - 2004
Supply Chain Material Planner/Buyer
LePages Adhesives -Henkel Canada
1996 - 1998
Planner/Inventory Coordinator
Block Drug Company
1994 - 1996