Simon Bailey
Montreal,QC
Summary
Results-driven retail sourcing professional with strong background in global procurement and supply chain management. Known for exceptional negotiation skills, supplier relationship management, and cost reduction strategies. Highly adaptable team player focused on collaborative success and aligning sourcing initiatives with organizational goals. Adept at navigating changing environments and ensuring reliable outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Product Sourcing Agent
Event Rental Works
09.2024 - Current
- Improved supplier relationships by consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining clear communication channels.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing expenses while maintaining quality standards.
- Supported continuous improvement efforts within the procurement department, driving process optimization initiatives.
- Established long-term partnerships with suppliers, fostering trust and mutual benefits.
- Managed risk by closely monitoring supplier performance and addressing any deviations from agreed-upon terms promptly.
- Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency by implementing strategic sourcing techniques.
Business Development and Culture Consultant
Gestion Griffin
01.2020 - Current
- Freelance position aimed at increasing KPI results and coaching new team members.
- Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
- Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
Director, Product Management
Sunforce Products Inc
07.2017 - 02.2025
- Lead sourcing and product designer with over1000 million dollars of retail sales per annum.
- Identified key overseas suppliers to increase quality and lower product costing
- Championed innovation within the organization by encouraging experimentation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- implemented company wide ethical sourcing practices
- Directed training improvements to reduce knowledge gaps and eliminate workforce performance inefficiencies
- Spearheaded new product launches, driving successful market penetration and adoption rates.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment of business objectives across departments.
- Influenced company strategy through insightful presentations highlighting trends, challenges, opportunities in the industry related to product offerings.
- Implemented market research initiatives to identify customer needs and opportunities for product growth.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of products, balancing resource allocation while maintaining focus on key business priorities.
- Developed comprehensive product roadmaps, establishing clear goals and timelines for development teams.
- Drove revenue growth by optimizing pricing models based on consumer demand patterns analysis.
- Achieved product development milestones by closely collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Coached junior team members on best practices in product management methodology and techniques.
- Delivered high-quality products on time and within budget constraints, effectively managing resources.
Product Specialist
Nova Nation
01.2018 - 12.2024
- Assisted to showcase products and functionality
- Boosted customer retention by providing exceptional product support and addressing user concerns.
- Spearheaded successful product launches, generating widespread brand awareness and interest from potential customers.
- Researched product's technical specifications and accurately communicated information.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline product development processes.
- Enhanced product usability for customers by conducting detailed market research and gathering user feedback.
- Coordinated beta testing phases to capture early user feedback, refining product features prior to launch.
Technical Support Manager
Sunforce Products Inc
10.2007 - 01.2017
- Managed internal customer contact center with support representatives handling over 50 points of contact per day via email and telephone
- Developed and implemented training initiatives for new hires
- Provided documentation on start-up, shut down and first level troubleshooting of processes to help grow team
- Aligned office departments and increased inter-department communication and data sharing
- Proposed technical feasibility solutions for new functional designs and suggested options for performance improvement of technical objects
- Traveled within Canada, the UK, Mexico and The United States to educate customers and the general public on renewable energy product applications
- Conducted hiring and disciplinary meetings
- Developed training materials, conducted webinars and authored wikis for user training and support use
- Developed strategies and service goals for a busy contact center
- Created user documentation and manuals for use in training classes and onboarding sessions
Talent Agent Assistant
Astoria La Scala Auditions
01.2005 - 09.2007
- Streamlined the talent/managment relationship ensuring deadlines were met, projects completed and talent was able to audition with confidence
- Booked talent to audition for roles based on their particular skills and attributes
- Independently ensured the smooth running of the business
- Composed english emails and letters to assist with cross provincial and international auditions and talent meetings
Education
Master of Arts - History
Concordia University
Montréal, QC2018
Bachelor of Arts - History (Hon)
Concordia University
Montréal, QC2015
Skills
- Procurement processes
- Vendor evaluation
- Material planning
- Product sourcing
- Demand forecasting
- Global sourcing
- Documentation skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Purchasing
- Price structuring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Supplier relationship management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Supply chain optimization
- Category management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
Accomplishments
- Achieved designing and sourcing Sunforce Products first million piece product
- Collaborated with overseas partners in the development of clear linear sourcing methodology
- Opened up product sourcing in China, Vietnam, Cambodia, India and Canada
- Directed product sourcing to include strong ethical foundations.
- Balanced government tariffs with vendor requirements.
- Established quality control procedures across a supply chain.
Additional Information
Completed both my Honours BA and MA while working full time.
Spent time researching my MA in Phnom Penh conducting interviews and sourcing material in the national archives.
Strong ability to comprehend and work with archival documents
Strong believer in ethical research in academia and ethical sourcing in business.
Strong interest in the preservation of cultural heritage.
Believer in the advancement of educational opportunities worldwide.
Expert in sourcing products overseas
Factory auditing ability
Comfortable with overseas travel
Familiar with the nuances of working in Asia and Southeast Asia
Citizenship
United Kingdom (Birth)
Canadian (Naturalized)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Named on five patents
Developed new mounting hardware for motion lighting
Developed three new styles of lens for motion lighting
Developed new ways to enhance string lighting with a solar panel.
Timeline
Freelance Product Sourcing Agent
Event Rental Works
09.2024 - Current
Business Development and Culture Consultant
Gestion Griffin
01.2020 - Current
Product Specialist
Nova Nation
01.2018 - 12.2024
Director, Product Management
Sunforce Products Inc
07.2017 - 02.2025
Technical Support Manager
Sunforce Products Inc
10.2007 - 01.2017
Talent Agent Assistant
Astoria La Scala Auditions
01.2005 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Arts - History (Hon)
Concordia University
Master of Arts - History
Concordia University
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