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ROGER COSTA
Calgary,Canada
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Summary
Strategic operations and supply chain leader with over 20 years of experience in optimizing inventory systems and driving multimillion-dollar efficiencies. Recognized for integrating data-driven ecosystems and ensuring 100% availability of critical equipment, while improving inventory accuracy by 20% through proactive management and innovative process redesign.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations & Supply Chain Leader
RHS Canada Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2026
- Ensured 100% availability of critical respiratory equipment through proactive forecasting and branch-to-national coordination.
- Oversaw a regional inventory portfolio exceeding $7M, optimizing Min/Max levels across multiple branches in alignment with national planning.
- Improved inventory accuracy by 20% YoY through enhanced cycle counts, root-cause analysis, and SOP redesign.
- Strengthened warehouse controls, enhanced asset tracking, and streamlined KPI reporting to optimize regional field operations.
- Achieved 5-7% annual savings through redesign of indirect procurement processes and renegotiation of vendor agreements.
- Supported CapEx oversight, purchase requisitions, and financial governance across multiple operational units.
- Served as operational bridge connecting national supply chain teams with clinical leadership and branch operations.
- Supported regional leaders with high-level administrative, logistical, and performance-tracking initiatives.
- Air Liquide Home Health Care
Original Shareholder & Executive Leader
RHS Canada Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2018
- Orchestrated the growth journey from 3 to 200+ employees and expanded operations from 1 to 25+ branches nationwide.
- Designed and implemented national operational frameworks that supported rapid expansion and service consistency.
- Developed operational backbone encompassing inventory, procurement, distribution, medical gas operations, and regulatory systems.
- Oversaw supply chain processes, including procurement, distribution, liquid-to-gas fill plant operations, and compliance.
- Facilitated acquisition and integration into Air Liquide platform, ensuring continuity, alignment, and cultural stability.
Education
Supply Chain Management Certificate -
Mount Royal University
Calgary, ABContinuing Pharmaceutical Education -
CCPE
Kinesiology Studies -
University of Calgary
Skills
- TIMS ERP
- Inventory management platforms
- Asset tracking systems
- Excel
- Google Workspace
- TIMS business reporting
- Inventory controls
- Procurement workflows
- CapEx oversight
- Inventory management
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Process improvement
- Operational strategy
- Expense control
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Customer service
- Relationship building
Core Leadership Strengths
- Operational Strategy: Systems-level leadership, governance, and organizational scaling
- Supply Chain Optimization: National inventory planning, Min/Max Control, replenishment cycles
- Financial Stewardship: Direct and Indirect procurement, vendor negotiations, spend control
- Process Excellence: KPI governance, root-cause analysis, asset accuracy and quality compliance
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Warehousing, Finance, Logistics, Clinical, Sales
Professional Highlights
- Scaled organization from 3 to 200+ employees and expanded footprint from 1 to 25+ branches nationwide.
- Managed regional inventory portfolios valued at $7-10M, ensuring supply continuity for critical medical equipment.
- Delivered 5-7% annual cost savings through strategic procurement and vendor optimization.
- Improved inventory accuracy by 30% YoY through systems-level process refinement and cycle-count governance.
- Partnered operational integration during acquisition by Air Liquide, ensuring business continuity and cultural alignment.
Timeline
Senior Operations & Supply Chain Leader
RHS Canada Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2026
Original Shareholder & Executive Leader
RHS Canada Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2018
Supply Chain Management Certificate -
Mount Royal University
Continuing Pharmaceutical Education -
CCPE
Kinesiology Studies -
University of Calgary