SUMMARY:

• A seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience, domestically and internationally, in Program Management leadership and development, Supply Chain optimization, ERP Global Implementations’ and Business Leadership. Gary holds accreditations in Program Management, Supply Chain, manufacturing and resource management and is certified in SAP MM as well as SAP Program Management.
• Developed and initiated Program Management Office operations in major client operations
• Delivered ALL functions on schedule and on budget for all project implementations
• Successful SAP Global & National implementations of Manufacturing, Consumer Products Retail, Back office, ERP systems including up to $200MM (USD) P&L responsibility
• Managed up to 20 Project managers with up to 130 professional resources
• Developed & implemented performance measurement & benchmarking tools for operations and programs
• SAP - Master Data clean-up, Asset Management, Capital Project Management, Manufacturing & Supply Chain
• Experience includes functional implementations of SAP 3.X to 4.6C to ECC5; Full Core; BW; Retail; Manufacturing; Plant Maintenance; Security; Master Data; GRC; Centre of Excellence (Sustainability); CRM; Knowledge Management; Risk Management; Functional Enhancements with both on-shore & off-shore development; etc.
• Experience also includes technical implementations of Java; Web interfaces; ABAP; Mobile; Cloud; Technical upgrades; Technical Roll-outs, Enhancements, Technical Change overs; etc.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Technology and Tools: Oil & Gas Leadership Construction Managing Complex Programs Public Procurement Business Optimization Program Management Distribution ERP Retail Business Optimization Mining Program Quality Management Utilities Risk Management Manufacturing Medical - Pharmacy Program Methodologies

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Delivery Executive

Responsibilities:

• Oversight and hands-on direction of the Pharmacy project between Confidential and UofW.
• Develop and execute strategies to meet implementation goals
• Utilize, where possible, Confidential pre-determined methodology or life-cycle implementation approach
• Direct, plan, organize, staff, control, and leading the combined efforts of assigned resources, throughout the implementation life cycle.
• Direct integration of project activities for both Confidential and UofW
• Establishment of business and technical processes to successfully complete the implementation.
• Audit and enforcement of established processes.
• Develop and use established metrics for project implementation
• Provide leadership and mentorship as required

Confidential

Supply Chain Manager

Responsibilities:

• Gary provided a value added Supply Chain management consulting optimization review and recommendations.
• The assignment includes the broad business perspective from Organizational Change Management, Organizational design through system process, role and responsibilities. The improvement opportunities also include updating the SAP processes.
• Through team ten Supply Chain personnel we manage inventory of ~$4M at 5 sites, annual maintenance spend of ~$160M and Project spend of ~$350M. The team manages all the purchasing, contracting, transportation, warehousing, surplus management and Project buying for the company.

Confidential

Dir. of Supply Chain Mgmt

Responsibilities:

• The Director, Supply Chain Management directs the overall vision of the department. The Director aligns the department’s overall goals and plans with the larger municipal strategic plan and ensures that employees are carrying out the proper functions to allow the department to provide efficient, innovative, and influential service delivery.
• SAP Implementation: Directed and worked as part of the executive team in the strategic implementation of the SAP system.
• With a team of forty we managed an annual construction and operating spend of $1B.

Confidential

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Gary provided strong Project Management to drive a Capital Program through the initial re-start. The project required the integration of Primavera and JDE Enterprise ONE software.

Confidential

Systems Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Provided Consulting and direct support for the existing and ongoing SAP IT operations of the Confidential .
• Operations and Production Support
• Functional Enhancements
• Project Planning & Cutover management
• Strategic Planning

Confidential

Contracts Advisor

Responsibilities:

• Drive conversion of IT software, maintenance & upgrade contracts for the divestiture of Confidential Corporation into 2 distinct companies.
• Operation support to the IT department with contract management, negotiation planning & execution plus internal consulting
• Developing and consulting on large and small RFP’s.

Confidential

ISD Manager - Integrated Services Delivery

Responsibilities:

• Focused on off-shore development delivery projects
• Designed and created a Global Maturing Assessment tool for project evaluations and maturing ratings.
• Conducted project evaluations, provide maturity rating and improvement recommendations.
• Developed and initiated the development of the Program Management Office operations.

Confidential

Global Program Director

Responsibilities:

• Drive global projects, $200mm with a team of 130, to successful execution through on-time delivery, quality product and on budget delivery
• Managed 20+ Project Managers in Multiple Projects
• Managed Customers and Vendor expectations
• Developed, initiated and lead the development of the Program Management Office operations.
• Working strategically and tactically with Vendors on project implementations
• Project reviews and assessments to enhance project effectiveness and leverage experience toward customer goals and performance objectives.
• Examples include Bombardier Transportation; Alcan Composites; Alcan Packaging;
• Business requirements gathering from end users.

Confidential

Director, Implementation Quality Program

Responsibilities:

• Introduced and integrated a new service line to the North American market
• Developed the strategic marketing & implementation plan for North America
• Working directly with Global Support
• Marketed & sold the program to very large implementation projects
• Working closely with Vendors and Customers to provided consulting services to the on-site teams for program delivery
• Implemented program management office dashboards.
• Examples include: International Paper

Confidential

Program/Project Implementation Manager

Responsibilities:

• Risk and Quality Management of IT projects
• Resolving complex failing implementations
• Developed and initiated the development of the Program Management Office operations.
• Working closely with the SAP development organization as required.
• Working strategically and tactically with Vendors on project implementations
• Managed Customer expectations
• Business Process Re-engineering; Scoping & Planning; Business Consulting
• Project Quality & Risk Management assessments & recommendations
• Examples include: Sobey’s; OfficeMax; CREO; LAZA; BATA (Multiple countries, Multiple Sites)

Confidential

Principal Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Implemented Executive Operational reporting at some large Canadian corporations
• Examples include Bombardier Recreational Products; Pratt & Whitney
• Process & product for Logistics, Supply Chain, Operational Reporting, Purchasing, Advanced Planning and Forecasting, Inventory Management, MRP, Replenishment Management, etc.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Created Purchasing course for Fairview College for Alberta Warehouse
• Created Manufacturing & Supply Chain course for CAPIC association
• Taught advanced: Inventory Management, Vendor Management, Purchasing, Just-in-Time, Manufacturing, Supply Chain/Logistics, Transportation Management courses to university & colleges
• Provided inventory and manufacturing to Senior management and shop floor personnel - Nortel, Rosemount, DeVry, Pan Canadian

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Completed evaluation for warehouse facilities for airport expansion
• Identified business and handling requirements for a 10 year expansion plan
• Identified transportation and handling equipment requirements for the warehouse

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Streamlined procurement activities to increase throughput by 25%
• 30% effective reduction of inventory
• Implemented a JIT delivery process for inventory and Customer orders
• Business requirements gathering from end users.

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented an ISO 9001 Quality Management Program within 4 months
• Restructured the organization for growth at the senior levels
• Developed Vendor Management Initiatives
• Business requirements gathering from end users.
• Successfully developed & implemented the strategic action plan to move from a small to medium sized company
• Conducted ISO 9002 compliance audits
• Business requirements gathering from end users.
• Inventory business review
• Gas storage through Maintenance MRO

Confidential

Director of Distribution

Responsibilities:

• Implemented, personnel reviews and performance measurement programs for a team of 100 employees through 8 directs
• Successfully implemented a new computer system in distribution
• Improved distribution performance to Customer by >20% with a 40% increased through-put
• Evolved an antiquated warehouse into an efficient distribution operation in one year
• Improved accuracy throughout process and significant improvement in movement effectiveness
• Initiated development of self-managed work teams

Confidential

Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed a $55MM portfolio through a strong team with annual saving of $800K year one
• Developed & implemented a materials/distribution function from grass roots
• Created and executed Vendor Management programs
• Initiated & maintained supplier alliances & continuous improvement programs
• Improved distribution performance 1 to 4 turns, 97% service factor, 3 days to 12 hr. fill
• Managed Purchasing, Distribution & Traffic/Transportation in a retail store network environment
• Business requirements gathering from end users.

Confidential

Senior Buyer

Responsibilities:

• Saved $3M + each year through innovative opportunities
• Managed & supported a $72MM portfolio utilizing a contracting/agreement focus
• Worked local, national & international issues, negotiations & agreements
• Designed and implemented Vendor Quality Management programs
• Initiated international chemical procurement team concept
• Corporate Inventory Advisor - Byron Creek Collieries (Fernie, B.C.)