1. Karen MacKenzie
3315 rue Meilleur, Brossard, Québec J4Y 2H3
Cell: (514) 245-9345 Phone: (450) 445-6682
E-mail: karennut@hotmail.com
PROFILE
An exceptional Bilingual communicator and negotiator with extensive purchasing, analysis, inventory and
logistics experience. Successfully develops effective working relationships with suppliers to coordinate
procurement, inventory, warehousing and shipping activities. An excellent listener who follows through and
satisfies customer needs. A quick learner who demonstrates a positive attitude, welcomes the challenge and
responsibility of new projects, and is always willing to “go the extra mile”. Certification in Purchasing through the
Purchasing Management Association of Canada.
CAREER HISTORY
McKesson Canada, Montreal, QC 2015 - Present
ACCOUNT SPECIALIST DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS
• The primary contact for assigned manufacturer-funded distribution programs for hospital and other channels
(mostly prime vendor program manufacturers), nationally.
• Ensures proper processes are in place to support these programs (Letter of Agreement, GPO Contracts,
pricing, additional fees as per service agreement, etc).
• Participates in the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives for manufacturer-
funded programs such as contract pricing, distribution fee, contract coding, price discrepancy investigation,
changes in items and specific access for customer contract pricing; maintains processes up-to-date to reflect
changes.
• Participates in the rollout of projects and implementation of process improvements to support the day-to-day
maintenance in the McKesson systems.
Pratt & Whitney Canada, Montreal, QC 2013 - 2015
PROCESS AND COMPLIANCE ANALYST
• Analyze then report on compliance to tools and processes related to procurement.
• Facilitate and document process standardization to support existing/future business users.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure processes are being followed and understood.
• Provide training and documentation on standard procedures to ensure processes are clear.
• Project management to create and resolve functional issues within supply chain.
• Monitor and provide different levels of access to SAP system based on requirements for employees’ position
related to procurement.
Bombardier Aerospace, Montreal, QC 2012 - 2013
LOGISTICS AGENT
• Ensured that the production line had all the required documentation and materials.
• Generated reports to capture information required to analyze and improve the production process.
• Tracked inventory via the Buyer, Warehouse or Production to ensure the materials were in the right place at
the right time.
• Coordinated with all related departments i.e. Shipping, Transportation, Receiving, Quality assurance, Paint
shop etc. to ensure materials were in line with the Master Schedule.
• Worked with production to ensure that all dates were being met and that all requirements were in place to
produce the materials on time.
Nexeo Solutions, Montreal, QC 2009 - 2012
PURCHASING ANALYST PLASTICS CANADA
• Analysis of purchases and inventory levels for multiple Canadian warehouses (six in total).

2. • Held vendors accountable for providing services and needs for the company as defined in our sourcing
requirements.
• Ensured customer requests for materials were followed up through vendors, with all avenues of resources, to
ensure customer satisfaction.
• Followed up on all Canadian plastics purchase orders to ensure their timely arrival on the requested delivery
dates.
• Maintained and adjusted settings on inventory to ensure materials were in the right place, in the right quantity
and at the right times.
• Sourced materials for sellers and customer service to meet customer requirements.
• Worked closely with vendors and built relationships to get the best possible services.
Nexeo Solutions, Montreal, QC, Mississauga, ON 2004 - 2009
SENIOR PURCHASING COORDINATOR BILINGUAL PURCHASING COORDINATOR, CHEMICALS & INGREDIENTS
• Purchased, managed and planned inventory requirements for multiple warehouses across Canada.
• Sourced new products required through customer/sales demands.
• Created and processed purchase orders through numerous vendors daily.
• Analyzed reports verifying lead times, supplier information and inventory quantity levels within SAP.
• Forecasted requirements to ensure minimum stock outs and accurate lead times. Coordinated shipping of
products from vendors as well as inter-company movements.
• Negotiated with Vendors and Transportation companies to acquire best value services.
• Responded to all inquiries related to Import/Export, Accounting and Logistics.
Monsanto Canada Inc., Guelph, ON 2002 - 2003
BILINGUAL LOGISTICS/INVENTORY CONTROL LEAD
• Forecasted product quantities required from suppliers by reviewing inventory reports and determining
estimated sales from potential market demand.
• Maintained a continuous flow of product to secure market share.
• Improved transportation costs by coordinating the building of loads to minimize number of stops per load for
deliveries.
• Worked on reducing large quantities of inventory prior to year-end to save on carrying costs.
• Built relationships with freight carriers by meeting representatives to share ideas for improvement. Created a
delivery plan by region for shipment of product. Minimized number of drops per load. Improved efficiency of
deliveries by reducing turnaround time and costs per delivery.
• Negotiated contracts with carriers to achieve reduced pricing and proof of insurance coverage for all required
deliveries.
Trimark Sportswear Group, Markham, ON 2000 - 2002
BILINGUAL INVENTORY/CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Black Photo Corporation, Markham, ON 1997 - 2000
BILINGUAL PURCHASING COORDINATOR, INVENTORY SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
EDUCATION
PMAC Certificate in Purchasing, Purchasing Management Association of Canada, 2008
Part-time Studies, Concordia University
Social Sciences Diploma, Commerce and Business, Dawson College
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
SAP implementation, Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Lotus Notes, JD Edwards, AS400, Salesforce and
Internet PC based Point of Sale, Inventory Control systems.
Experienced with data analysis for inventory, sales and product information using different software programs to
generate reports.