Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Affiliations
Certification
WHAT COLLEAGUES SAY
AVAILABILITY
Community Engagement
Timeline
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Rebecca Garland

Peachland,Canada

Summary

Senior supply chain professional and executive coach with 34 years of experience facilitating organizational transformation and developing leaders across global logistics environments. Known for creating breakthroughs through rich dialogue, uncovering root causes, and building team capability. Seeking part-time remote consulting engagements where cross-functional expertise and facilitative approach can drive measurable impact.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coach and Consultant

KUEHNE+NAGEL
01.2025 - Current
  • Providing coaching services and facilitating organizational development initiatives
  • Supporting multiple business units with process improvement and change management
  • Delivering workshops on leadership, communication, and continuous improvement

Director, Global Accounts Consumer

KUEHNE+NAGEL
12.2022 - 01.2025
  • Managed strategic relationships with global consumer goods clients
  • Collaborated across internal teams to align strategies and ensure seamless service delivery
  • Developed client-focused initiatives strengthening partnerships and driving mutual growth

Director, International Supply Chain

KUEHNE+NAGEL
01.2016 - 12.2022
  • Developed end-to-end purchase order management solutions impacting product availability, cost, capital, and compliance
  • Led cross-functional teams in implementing technology and process improvements
  • Facilitated strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Served as internal coach and D&I facilitator
  • Co-founded WILL Canada board and participated in innovation hackathons

Director, Supply Chain Solutions

KUEHNE+NAGEL
09.2013 - 01.2016
  • Led development and implementation of Supply Chain Visibility solutions including EDI and collaboration tools
  • Restructured team accountabilities to include formal Continuous Improvement commitments
  • Managed three system migrations and established Project Management Office
  • Trained team in PM methodologies while maintaining operational delivery

Director, Customer Solutions

KUEHNE+NAGEL
07.2010 - 09.2013
  • Implemented US/Canada Shared Service Centre model for reporting and administration
  • Rolled out customer profiling analytics nationally
  • Successfully integrated Contract Logistics reporting into existing responsibilities
  • Promoted to Director during tenure based on performance

National Key Account Manager

KUEHNE+NAGEL
09.2003 - 07.2010
  • Led implementation projects, business intelligence initiatives, and relationship management
  • Reduced reporting staff by 66% while improving quality and timing
  • Conducted detailed Business Intelligence requirements analysis and created development roadmap
  • Implemented Business Partner Review process with key accounts

Various Positions of Increasing Responsibility

KUEHNE+NAGEL
09.1991 - 09.2003
  • Inducted into High-Potential Management program in 1995
  • Held multiple roles across operations, customer service, and business development

Skills

  • Facilitating complex problem-solving across warehousing, freight, collaboration, and IT domains
  • Executive and leadership coaching with proven track record of transformation
  • Process improvement and change management in diverse environments
  • Workshop design and delivery for teams at all organizational levels
  • Building accountability systems that empower rather than micromanage
  • Building relationships
  • Effective communication

Accomplishments

  • Operational Excellence & Process Improvement
  • Implemented automation and integration initiatives removing 3,700+ hours from manual processes annually
  • Established Control Tower operations and dynamic ETA systems improving planning accuracy and on-time performance
  • Redesigned audit flows and data quality processes resulting in improved client satisfaction scores
  • Reduced reporting staff requirements by 66% while simultaneously improving quality and timeliness
  • Change Leadership & Cultural Development
  • Designed and delivered organization-wide Coaching Conversations workshops across Canada
  • Co-founded and served on board of Women in Logistics Leadership (WILL) Canada
  • Facilitated Diversity & Inclusion Employee Resource Group initiatives
  • Established Project Management Office and trained 16 team members in PM methodologies without additional headcount
  • Client & Stakeholder Impact
  • Successfully turned around at-risk Fortune 500 account through improved quality, communication, and relationship building
  • Developed and implemented 5-year business plan aligned with global objectives and market realities
  • Managed implementation of US/Canada Shared Service Centre model
  • Led national Customer profiling analytics rollout improving go-to-market effectiveness
  • Training & Development
  • Created Canada-wide Excel training syllabus and delivered courses across organization
  • Served as internal coach for multiple individuals and teams
  • Facilitated workshops and interventions from boardroom to frontline levels
  • Consistently recognized for creating safe spaces that enable breakthrough thinking

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Certifications & Memberships:
  • Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) - Member
  • Certified in Logistics and Purchasing (CCLP)
  • Methodologies & Training:
  • DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)
  • Kaizen and Continuous Improvement methodologies
  • Project Management (in-house certification)
  • MS 365 early adopter and internal champion

Certification

CITT-Certified Logistics Professional (CCLP)

ICF Certified Coach (ACC)


WHAT COLLEAGUES SAY

  • One of the seers… Her vibrant intellect, unflappable advocacy, and constant curiosity have made her instrumental in the cultural development of our organization. She combines expert workshop facilitation, individual coaching, and team motivation with her evolved business acumen to drive change incrementally in diverse environments. - Jason Allen Ashlock, Senior Leader
  • Not only did she stabilize the account and bring confidence back, she took it to another level… She has an Energizer Bunny back pack and just instills fun, confidence and enthusiasm into any team environment. - Brian Woods, Head of Sales
  • Rebecca has the ability to identify the root cause of problems while relating to the people in the room. - Chad Swance, Colleague
  • Her ability to adapt her message to meet varying organizational needs at all levels from the boardroom to front line employees… brings a process oriented, fun approach that helps all stakeholders. - Rob Koppel, Vice President

AVAILABILITY

Part-time remote consulting (approximately 3 days/week) | Based in Peachland, BC

Community Engagement

Volunteer, Local Food Bank, Volunteer, Folk School (Community Arts Centre)

Timeline

Coach and Consultant

KUEHNE+NAGEL
01.2025 - Current

Director, Global Accounts Consumer

KUEHNE+NAGEL
12.2022 - 01.2025

Director, International Supply Chain

KUEHNE+NAGEL
01.2016 - 12.2022

Director, Supply Chain Solutions

KUEHNE+NAGEL
09.2013 - 01.2016

Director, Customer Solutions

KUEHNE+NAGEL
07.2010 - 09.2013

National Key Account Manager

KUEHNE+NAGEL
09.2003 - 07.2010

Various Positions of Increasing Responsibility

KUEHNE+NAGEL
09.1991 - 09.2003
Rebecca Garland