Natasza Argue-Lipinski SCMP
Victoria,BC
Summary
Innovative certified Supply Chain Professional with a demonstrated ability to resolve technical issues effectively. Experienced in managing supplier development efforts, ensuring compliance with specifications and acting as liaison with critical suppliers. Known for working effectively with all levels of management in a cross-multifunction team environment. Demonstrated success in leading and managing international supply chains. Adept in implementing best practices and using continuous improvement tools. Familiar with sourcing and vendor management in the potash, natural gas, and defense industries. Skilled in leading and training staff members to achieve high performance. Talent in conducting performance evaluations and implementing continuous improvement strategies to promote organizational success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager
Babcock Canada
04.2022 - Current
- Supervise procurement team and provide leadership
- Ensure all purchase orders w are compliant with Canada’s Commercial policies and procedures.
- Manage purchasing process from requisition to delivery and ensure high response rates and reliability levels of procurement team.
- Drive vendor management initiatives, develop supplier relationships and ensure supplier performance in terms of time, cost and quality as per contract requirements.
- Assist with design and engagement of supply chains that meet project requirements. Supporting delivery of project objectives through rigorous management of contract and supplier performance.
- Support concept of category management and source suitable suppliers, within Canada where possible.
- Committed to and proactively identify, lead and collaborate on procurement process improvement initiatives.
- Undertake staff management activities to support and maintainmotivated and skilled procurement team. Activities include setting team objectives, managing performance appraisals, coaching/ development, initiating training and monitoring effectiveness of same.
- Encourage continuous improvement culture while ensuring team are proactively supported through change management.
Supply Chain Manager
Island Mediquip
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital.
- Challenged teams to improve performance within distribution network to meet inventory targets.
- Established vision and master plan for regional supply chain end-to-end structure, sourcing and delivery.
- Devised and executed annual purchasing plans and contracts.
- Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and operations planning processes for distribution network.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Drove key performance indicators and continuous improvements throughout logistics and supplier operations.
Supply Chain Lead
Monk Office
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Applied supply chain management knowledge to provide sourcing and influence electronic mediated environments.
- Applied insights of global economics and marketing to implement pricing strategies and channels.
- Challenged teams to improve performance within distribution network to meet inventory targets.
- Facilitated change management strategies and incorporated functional area infrastructure to support demand planning and supply initiatives.
- Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures, more efficient workflow and overall business growth.
- Analyzed current business plan, identified inefficiencies in existing processes, and tracked performance following implementation of improvements.
Project Services Coordinator
Mosaic
04.2017 - 11.2020
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Responsible for inventory control for capital projects at three Potash sites throughout Saskatchewan
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
- Increased savings by initiating and fostering relationships with vendors to communicate on problem-areas and work closely to resolve.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed communications and information for meetings for share knowledge between site project managers and contractors
- Received and assessed materials shipments, evaluating deliveries for quality and checking against invoice.
Inventory Control Technician
Alliance Pipeline
03.2012 - 04.2017
- Inventory management throughout US and Canadian sites using SAP MM Software
- Evaluation of requests and fulfillment according to demand plan and respond to operations, outage, and emergency requests
- Conduct requirements of APL’s annual inventory physical audits to ensure accurate asset accounting
- Work collaboratively to ensure client satisfaction with various internal and external customers
- Actively provide inventory process clarification and support to internal customers
- Process documentation to facilitate transportation of inventory material to maintain accurate computerized inventory records
- Responsible for material master data management including the standardization, identification, assessment and remediation of material and equipment data issues and opportunities.
- Evaluation of request fulfillment through inventory or new purchase according to demand plan. Establish suitable inventory levels and economic re-order points.
- Maintain quality control and quality assurance documentation
- Ensures effective and client service oriented flow, delivery and receipt and reconciliation of inventory materials. Support shipping preparation and loading/receiving including the addressing customs requirements.
- Maintain repairable equipment assets
- Perform local buying to support maintenance activities based on supply agreements arranged through Procurement and/or direct purchases from approved local suppliers and distributors.
Purchasing Agent - Term
City of Regina
11.2011 - 03.2012
- Updating information into r12 Oracle financial software for upcoming physical year. Updating contracts, WCB insurance information and setting up blanket purchasing agreements within Oracle
Freight Coordinator
Kramer Ltd
03.2011 - 10.2011
- Importing machinery and working with management to define company-wide freight policies and procedures to reduce the number of carriers, consolidating shipments to reduce freight costs.
Corporate Purchaser
BA Robinson
04.2009 - 03.2011
- Creating purchase orders, direct contact with the management, manage vendors, relationship management with vendors, quotes, purchasing product, sales meetings, and directing the shipping and receiving department.
- Maintaining inventory control and managing inventory files and records. Inventory audits on a yearly basis
Education
Supply Chain And Mitigating Exposure - Certificate
Supply Chain Canada
08.2021
Supply Chain Management Designation
Supply Chain Canada
Regina, SK2019
Business Administration
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Sciences And Technology
Saskatoon, SK2017
Supply Chain Management Diploma
Supply Chain Canada
Regina, SK2012
Skills
- Supplier Liaison
- Supplier Management
- Negotiating
- Maximo, SAP, Oracle, Sage, Spire
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Supply monitoring
- ERP System Implementation
- Operations Management
- Workflow Management
- Contract performance monitoring
- Organization and Time management
- Performance Improvement
- ERP Software
- Process Improvement
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Procurement Manager
Babcock Canada
04.2022 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Island Mediquip
06.2021 - 04.2022
Supply Chain Lead
Monk Office
11.2020 - 04.2021
Project Services Coordinator
Mosaic
04.2017 - 11.2020
Inventory Control Technician
Alliance Pipeline
03.2012 - 04.2017
Purchasing Agent - Term
City of Regina
11.2011 - 03.2012
Freight Coordinator
Kramer Ltd
03.2011 - 10.2011
Corporate Purchaser
BA Robinson
04.2009 - 03.2011
Supply Chain And Mitigating Exposure - Certificate
Supply Chain Canada
Supply Chain Management Designation
Supply Chain Canada
Business Administration
Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Sciences And Technology
Supply Chain Management Diploma
Supply Chain Canada
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