Overview
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Michelle Pinard

Peel,Canada

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse & Procurement Operations Lead

LACTALIS
01.2023 - Current
  • Driving supply chain continuity for high-volume dairy production through strategic inventory oversight.
  • Inventory Optimization: Manage over 12,000 MRO items, ensuring critical spare parts are available to minimize plant downtime.
  • Contract Lifecycle: Lead the procurement of raw materials and annual PM contracts, ensuring vendor compliance and optimal service levels.

Raw Materials Buyer (Steel)

BRITESPAN BUILDING SYSTEMS
  • Navigated volatile global markets to secure high-volume raw materials.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Managed the purchasing of raw steel, maintaining production continuity despite market fluctuations.
  • Supplier Relations: Developed a robust international supplier network to secure materials under aggressive deadlines.

Senior Purchasing Coordinator

CONTINENTAL
05.2000 - 01.2023
  • Two-decade tenure marked by consistent advancement and multi-million dollar fiscal impact.
  • Financial Impact: Exceeded annual cost savings goals by over 100%, reaching $300,000 through aggressive negotiation tactics.
  • Systems Architecture: Served as the Lead Developer for procedures manuals and inventory control systems, ensuring total SOX compliance.
  • Global Coordination: Directed international shipments and managed productive scheduling agreements between global suppliers.

Timeline

Warehouse & Procurement Operations Lead

LACTALIS
01.2023 - Current

Senior Purchasing Coordinator

CONTINENTAL
05.2000 - 01.2023

Raw Materials Buyer (Steel)

BRITESPAN BUILDING SYSTEMS
Michelle Pinard