Meg Bauer
Burnaby,BC
Summary
Supply Chain professional with 20+ years of experience in procurement, supply planning, and vendor management. Known for improving processes, boosting efficiency, and building strong working relationships. Brings a practical, solutions-focused mindset to every part of the supply chain.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Planner / Buyer
Gescan
04.2021 - Current
- Plan purchasing and inventory of over 6,000 SKUs for 28 branches across Canada, optimizing stock levels and reducing excess inventory through data-driven analysis and lifecycle management
- Reduced obsolete inventory by 20% and rank A and B stock out days by 31% in 2024
- Increased sales by 21% in 6 months by implementing line reviews for 3 premier vendors, ensuring a competitive supply of core items through strategic collaboration
- Reduced vendor count by 27% in 3 years, resulting in improved efficiency and cost savings by leveraging stronger supplier relationships
- Point of contact for over 50 vendors
- Collaborate with operations, sales, marketing and senior management to increase sales, support customer service, and ensure product availability and vendor compliance
Associate Product Manager
Taymor Industries
11.2013 - 03.2021
- Fostered strong collaborative relationships with overseas suppliers, effectively addressing quality complaints and supply issues, which improved overall customer satisfaction and product availability
- Reduced the number of overseas suppliers from 27 to 18 resulting in improved buying power and product quality
- Initiated and developed a procurement process to help reduce risks of sourcing from new overseas vendors
- Lead multiple projects lasting 6 months to 2 years
- Worked collaboratively with sales, operations, finance, marketing, and senior management to ensure customer-driven products were launched on schedule and on budget
- Negotiated pricing and terms, managed RFIs/RFQs and forecasting, product specifications, prompt resolution of quality concerns and supply delays
Logistics Supervisor
Response Biomedical
09.2012 - 10.2013
- Established a new safety stock and blanket order process to ensure minimum stock levels were maintained, minimize expedited shipments and negotiate lower pricing with suppliers
- Coordinated with the production, quality control and quality assurance departments to make certain shipping schedules and customer expectations were achieved and non-conformance issues were addressed promptly
Order Management Specialist
Response Biomedical
01.2012 - 09.2012
Project Planner
Kodak Graphic Communications
08.2008 - 01.2012
Office Manager
S&P Destination Properties
08.2007 - 08.2008
Sales & Operations Coordinator
West Fraser Mills
01.2003 - 01.2007
Production & Logistics Planner
West Fraser Mills
01.1997 - 01.2003
Customer Service Representative
West Fraser Mills
01.1994 - 01.1997
Education
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) -
APICS
Burnaby, BC01.2020
Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) -
BCIT
Vancouver, BC01.2001
Skills
- Vendor Collaboration & Optimization
- Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Inventory Control
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Organization & Time Management
Timeline
Planner / Buyer
Gescan
04.2021 - Current
Associate Product Manager
Taymor Industries
11.2013 - 03.2021
Logistics Supervisor
Response Biomedical
09.2012 - 10.2013
Order Management Specialist
Response Biomedical
01.2012 - 09.2012
Project Planner
Kodak Graphic Communications
08.2008 - 01.2012
Office Manager
S&P Destination Properties
08.2007 - 08.2008
Sales & Operations Coordinator
West Fraser Mills
01.2003 - 01.2007
Production & Logistics Planner
West Fraser Mills
01.1997 - 01.2003
Customer Service Representative
West Fraser Mills
01.1994 - 01.1997
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) -
APICS
Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) -
BCIT
Similar Profiles
Sheng ZhuSheng Zhu
Information Communication Technology Specialis at GescanInformation Communication Technology Specialis at Gescan
Tyler ChangTyler Chang
Medical Equipment Assembler at VerathonMedical Equipment Assembler at Verathon
Daniel SantosDaniel Santos
Construction Worker at R-Four ContractingConstruction Worker at R-Four Contracting
Haerim LeeHaerim Lee
Waitress at Sushi ModoWaitress at Sushi Modo
Kaung Khant PaingKaung Khant Paing
Line Cook at Win Win RestaurantLine Cook at Win Win Restaurant