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Ramses Mpare

Brampton

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Chain Manager

Midea
05.2022 - Current
  • Develop strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Oversee demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
  • Manage logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
  • Enhance inventory accuracy with the implementation of a robust cycle counting program.
  • Manage end-to-end logistics operations, optimizing transportation, warehousing, and inventory management to drive efficiency.
  • Oversee carrier performance and negotiated contracts, ensuring cost-effective and reliable transportation solutions.
  • Implement logistics strategies to enhance delivery timelines, reduce freight costs, and improve supply chain visibility.
  • Monitor and analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends and implementing corrective actions to optimize operations.
  • Lead a team of logistics professionals, providing training, mentorship, and performance management to improve productivity.
  • Develop and maintained relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to enhance service quality and delivery efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies, minimizing risks and maintaining operational excellence.
  • Utilize logistics information systems (LIS) and SAP to track shipments, monitor inventory levels, and streamline operations.
  • Optimize warehouse layouts and workflows, reducing bottlenecks and improving order fulfillment rates.
  • Collaborate with procurement and sales teams to align inventory levels with demand forecasts and business objectives.
  • Lead logistics cost reduction initiatives, achieving significant savings without compromising service quality.
  • Develop and implemented best practices in fleet management, reducing fuel costs and improving delivery efficiency.
  • Conduct route optimization analysis, decreasing transit times and enhancing distribution performance.
  • Manage freight claims, audits, and vendor compliance to minimize financial losses and improve accountability.
  • Spearhead process automation projects, integrating advanced tracking systems for real-time logistics monitoring.

Continuous Improvement and Business Development

Samsung Electronics Canada
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Negotiated contracts with prospective clients, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal standards.
  • Increased employee productivity by leading training initiatives on lean methodologies and best practices.
  • Facilitated Kaizen events to engage employees in problem-solving activities, promoting collaboration and teamwork.
  • Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, highlighting progress towards objectives and areas requiring further attention.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for increased value-add services while maintaining cost control measures.
  • Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives at a client’s distribution center, reducing waste, optimizing processes, cutting costs, and enhancing safety and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and presented comprehensive operational performance reports to senior leadership.
  • Implemented quality control systems to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
  • Optimized plant operations using time studies, value stream mapping, and 5S methodologies.
  • Trained employees in Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies, increasing engagement and tool utilization.
  • Designed and executed CI strategies and programs, aligning them with corporate and plant objectives.
  • Applied Six Sigma principles to improve KPIs related to quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Reviewed and enhanced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to boost efficiency and standardization.
  • Conducted audits to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Led workshops on safety, quality, delivery, and cost optimization, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Identified and eliminated inefficiencies, redundancies, and bottlenecks, streamlining workflows.
  • Partnered with plant leadership to assess system gaps and implement lean improvement plans.
  • Enhanced KPI measurement, visualization, and reporting, enabling data-driven decision-making.
  • Mentored teams in problem-solving methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen, DMAIC, and PDCA, promoting continuous learning.
  • Conducted root cause analyses and tracked quality trends, delivering actionable insights for improvement.
  • Analyzed key performance metrics to assess and optimize operational efficiency.
  • Streamlined departmental processes, increasing productivity and reducing waste.
  • Coached team members on effective problem-solving techniques, empowering them to drive improvements independently.

Inventory Manager

Samsung Electronics Canada
05.2016 - 10.2020
  • Utilized SAP to track inventory transactions, monitor stock levels, and generate detailed movement reports.
  • Created in-depth inventory reports, analyzing performance, turnover rates, and stock management metrics.
  • Managed relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to ensure timely and efficient order fulfillment.
  • Implemented inventory control systems, improving accuracy and preventing stock discrepancies.
  • Monitored slow-moving and obsolete inventory, executing disposal, liquidation, or supplier return strategies.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits, identifying discrepancies, investigating root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Developed and executed inventory management strategies, optimizing storage space, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiency.
  • Collaborated with sales teams to align inventory levels with promotional campaigns and demand forecasts.
  • Negotiated cost-effective transport rates, optimizing logistics services to achieve financial objectives.
  • Performed cycle counts and reconciled discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
  • Managed carrier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements, policies, and regulations.
  • Optimized storage and distribution models by leveraging warehouse and customer data for efficiency gains.
  • Analyzed warehouse performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and process optimization.
  • Led annual physical inventory counts, ensuring compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
  • Executed scheduled inventory counts on 30-day, 60-day, 90-day, and annual cycles, maintaining accuracy.
  • Identified and resolved inventory discrepancies, collaborating with stakeholders to implement corrective measures.

Senior Procurement Analyst

Acklands-Grainger Inc.
07.2010 - 06.2013
  • Managed supplier capabilities, lead times, and production capacity to ensure on-time delivery and seamless production scheduling.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and sourcing standards, mitigating risks and maintaining procurement integrity.
  • Monitored market trends and conditions, proactively addressing potential supply chain disruptions.
  • Tracked monthly budget performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing corrective actions to meet financial targets.
  • Aligned procurement strategies with business objectives, collaborating cross-functionally to optimize sourcing and production requirements.
  • Evaluated and managed supplier performance, conducting regular reviews, providing feedback, and driving corrective actions.
  • Utilized data-driven cost-benefit analyses to optimize procurement decisions and enhance purchasing efficiency.
  • Negotiated contracts and led vendor bidding processes, securing competitive pricing and favorable terms.
  • Supported new product launches by forecasting demand and aligning sourcing strategies with retailer needs.
  • Analyzed sourcing data to identify trends, reduce costs, and improve procurement efficiency.
  • Prepared detailed supplier performance reports for senior management to drive strategic decision-making.
  • Reviewed and validated purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Managed competitive bidding processes, overseeing RFP preparation, bid evaluation, and supplier selection.
  • Monitored inventory flow and deliveries remotely, leveraging logistics systems for efficiency and on-time fulfillment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science

York University
Toronto, ON

Bachelor of Arts - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York

Skills

  • Warehouse operations
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Logistics management
  • Forecasting accuracy
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Performance tracking
  • Six sigma methodologies
  • Transportation management

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Supply Chain Manager

Midea
05.2022 - Current

Continuous Improvement and Business Development

Samsung Electronics Canada
10.2020 - 03.2022

Inventory Manager

Samsung Electronics Canada
05.2016 - 10.2020

Senior Procurement Analyst

Acklands-Grainger Inc.
07.2010 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science

York University

Bachelor of Arts - Logistics And Supply Chain Management

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

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