DAVID BROCKIE
Toronto
Summary
Visionary leader with over 30 years of comprehensive experience in hospitality operations, procurement, warehousing, and concessions. Proven expertise in managing complex multi-million-dollar budgets ($120M+ annually), streamlining processes, leading cross-functional teams, and driving operational excellence. Strong command of inventory management systems, accounting platforms, and point-of-sale (POS) technologies. Recognized for building cohesive departments, reducing costs, and increasing service quality across large-scale organizations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Purchasing and Warehousing
Legends Hospitality LLC
07.2024 - Current
- Direct end-to-end purchasing, concessions, warehousing, and hospitality operations across a multi-site organization serving millions of guests annually.
- Implement and maintain enterprise-wide inventory management systems, resulting in a 30% reduction in waste and shrinkage.
- Oversee integration of POS and accounting systems, Yellow Dog, D365, Clover Sports, Tap N-2 and Zippin, improving transaction accuracy and reporting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with culinary, finance, operations, and executive teams to align procurement with business goals and event-driven demands.
- Oversaw daily operations of concessions and warehousing across multiple major sporting and entertainment Events.
- Collaborated with finance on budget forecasting, variance analysis, and departmental reporting.
- Led a team of buyers to ensure timely completion of purchasing tasks and projects.
Director of Purchasing and Operations
Woodbine Entertainment Group
08.2007 - 06.2024
- Lead and mentor a diverse team of 100+ across multiple departments, promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Manage a $120M+ annual budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility, cost controls, and alignment with strategic goals.
- Establish supplier partnerships and negotiate high-value contracts, leading to a $10M+ annual savings through volume agreements and procurement strategies.
- Implement and maintain enterprise-wide inventory management systems,resulting in a 30% reduction in waste and shrinkage
- Manage over $20 million in annual purchasing, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing of food, beverage, and related inventory.
Senior Operations Manager - Warehouse & Purchasing
Woodbine Entertainment Group
08.1998 - 08.2007
- Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to secure high-quality food and beverage products at competitive prices, balancing cost control with supplier reliability.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory turnover, procurement cycle times, vendor delivery performance, and cost savings.
- Built and maintained a high-performing management team, resulting in increased employee engagement and reduced turnover.
- Played a key role in integrating new inventory and accounting software, improving data accuracy and reporting capabilities. ( Yellow Dog )
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to optimize warehouse layout, reduce waste, improve safety standards, and increase operational efficiency.
- Prepare and present detailed reports on purchasing trends, budget adherence, and operational metrics to senior leadership.
Education
BA - Political Science, Law
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON01.1981
Skills
- Budgeting & P&L Oversight ($120M)
- ERP & Inventory Software ( Yellow Dog, D365, Clover Sports, AGILYSYS )
- Leadership & Team Development
- Vendor & Supplier Relations
- Contract Negotiation
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
- Food & Beverage Operations
- Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier relationship management
- Strategic sourcing
- Supply chain optimization
Certification
Purchasing Management Association of Canada Certifications.
Timeline
Director of Purchasing and Warehousing
Legends Hospitality LLC
07.2024 - Current
Director of Purchasing and Operations
Woodbine Entertainment Group
08.2007 - 06.2024
Senior Operations Manager - Warehouse & Purchasing
Woodbine Entertainment Group
08.1998 - 08.2007
BA - Political Science, Law
Carleton University
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