Senior Executive Supply Chain Resume

PATRICK A. RESSASenior Supply Chain ProfessionalSenior I.T. Professional,[object Object],patrick.ressa@rogers.com,[object Object],ca.linkedin.com/in/patrickressa,[object Object],647.401.5512,[object Object]

Executive Profile,[object Object],Supply Chain Executive with a track record for building robust and profitable supply chain and services, supported by full cycle strategy, within a world-class, multi-location, global network. Thrives on driving performance through front-line leadership; Improving customer service while reducing business costs. Business capabilities include the strategic procurement of goods and services, creation of Demand Planning and Production Scheduling processes, improving efficiency of physical operations, developing effective cross functional partnerships and the continuous improvement of the supply chain infrastructure to maximize network performance. Prior experience as CIO enables unique and powerful insight to more effectively run the Supply Chain. Expertise includes:,[object Object],The integration of acquisitions and ability to take existing businesses to the next level by building processes, systems and best practices for improved organizational performance ,[object Object],Demonstrated business acumen in creating customer and stakeholder value using Six Sigma tools,[object Object],Recognition as an inspirational leader to others in the quest for results,[object Object]

Work History,[object Object],MAPLE LEAF FOODS, Toronto, ON ,[object Object],1997 – 2010 ,[object Object],Maple Leaf is a $5.2 billion diversified food manufacturer, comprised of 3 business segments; meat products, agribusiness, and Bakery with corporate HQ based in Toronto.,[object Object],Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, (Comstock Michigan Fruit),[object Object],1989 – 1997,[object Object],A Leading $2.6 billion manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded foods in the frozen, dry, and specialty segments of the industry. ,[object Object], AmeriCold Logistics, Atlanta, GA ,[object Object],1985 – 1989,[object Object],Leading North American third party provider of supply chain solutions in the consumer packaged goods industry.,[object Object],Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, (Southland Frozen Foods),[object Object],1979 – 1985,[object Object]

Positions Held,[object Object],Senior Vice President; Logistics (2008 – 2010) Maple Leaf Foods,[object Object],Reporting to the President of the meat products division with responsibility for 7 Distribution Centers, 5 Third Party Distribution Centers, a Private Fleet of 217 units, and Global service coverage with an annual operating budget of $200 million and capital budget of $30 million.,[object Object],Led 7 direct reports to manage distribution volume of 1.2 billion kg’s across Canada, US and the Pacific Rim, through over 800 full time employees. ,[object Object],Provided strategic leadership and successfully turned around the failed start-up of a 160,000 sq ft DC. Replaced 5 Managers and cultivated a highly engaged and committed team. Fixed order profile of the business, increasing order size by 25%; consolidated customers from multiple systems; reduced sku's from 1400 to 1300 (7 %); increased throughput of facility by 5 million kg's. Initiatives resulted in a headcount reduction from 133 FTE to 99 FTE.,[object Object],Negotiated strategic cost structure with Intermodal Carrier, avoiding $1.4 million of a $2 million cost increase and improving container availability.,[object Object],Reorganized Logistics to improve talent, get functional focus, and instill accountability on freight operations, resulting in reduction of 6 FTEs and improved efficiencies of $3 million.,[object Object],Reduced returns from $3.8 million to $2.8 million (26%).,[object Object],Championed project to improve Demand Planning processes by region to reduce date -sensitive inventory obsolescence and drive higher warehouse inventory turns from 40 to 44 per year. ,[object Object]

Positions Held,[object Object],Chief Information Officer (2001 – 2008) Maple Leaf Foods,[object Object],Reporting to the CFO with responsibility for company systems strategy, implementation and maintenance, with an annual operating budget of $60 million and capital budget of $20 million. Led 6 direct reports, 5 business unit matrix reports and 2 indirect reports and 376 company-wide IT staff.,[object Object],Directed the integration of systems and IT staff from a $1.8 bil. multi-divisional acquisition.,[object Object],Implemented Manugistics Demand Planning software in 4 businesses and created an in-depth training program to create super users for effective use of the system. Reduced excess inventory by 5% and significantly improved fill rate on make-to-forecast sku’s.,[object Object],Consolidated 13 IT departments into one shared service, redirected resources into strategic projects, and created regional service centers to improve field service.,[object Object],Implementation of catalog procurement software including reverse auctioning capability resulting n a business case to save over $30 million indirect spend dollars annually.,[object Object],Created IT Procurement function consolidating technology spend and reducing costs over 5% by developing a strategic approach. ,[object Object],Consolidated and unified UK systems from 4 acquisitions into one business unit, in one year.,[object Object],Achieved high employee engagement scores, far surpassing industry benchmarks (score of 71 vs company average of 68 and benchmark of 65).,[object Object],Improved service levels and satisfaction by 15% - 20% as measured by stakeholder surveys.,[object Object]

Positions Held,[object Object],Vice President; Logistics & IS (1997 – 2001) Maple Leaf Foods,[object Object],Reporting to the President of the US Bakery division with the mandate of creating a logistics function and implementing the required systems for this start-up business from multiple acquisitions.,[object Object],Implemented Forecasting, Inventory, and Production Planning processes for short shelf-life products for 6 plant/ 7 warehouse operation ultimately resulting in 2 plant and 2 warehouse closures with improved service levels.,[object Object],Implemented MRP at 2 plants reducing raw material inventory and surplus ingredient inventory by an average of 17% across the company. ,[object Object],Led the design and start-up of Warehouse at new plant, including warehouse layout, supply chain flow, and transport negotiations. ,[object Object],Managed 3 DC’s and 2 Third Party DC’s handling 24 million cases with a management team of 5 direct reports.,[object Object],Implemented Strategic Procurement Initiative resulting in saving more than $5 million over 4 years. The program was adopted by corporate, saving more than $50 million.,[object Object],Successfully created an integrated supply chain department from scratch and multiple acquisitions with full P & L accountability.,[object Object],Outsourced transportation to third party reducing expense by 20% and improving on-time delivery to a consistent 98%.,[object Object],Led the integration of new ERP software for purchasing, order entry, MRP, DRP, MPS and receivables. ,[object Object]

Positions Held,[object Object],Pinnacle Foods LLC,[object Object],Director, Distribution Planning and Analysis (1989 – 1997) Comstock-Michigan Fruit,[object Object],Vice President, Refrigerated Warehouse Services (1989 – 1997) East Coast Refrigerated Services,[object Object],Manager, Logistics (1979 – 1985) Southland Frozen Foods,[object Object],Sku-level Forecasting, Production and Inventory Planning for multiple frozen food categories.,[object Object],Accountable, with full P&L responsibility, for a $7.0 million public warehouse business unit.,[object Object],Directed $46 million logistics budget; trained staff and implemented zero-based budgeting methods and standard costing. ,[object Object],Reduced canned dent and damage by $500,000 and Frozen cost savings of $700,000.,[object Object],Successfully led the outsourcing of DC's to Third Party to raise $10 million capital for acquisitions.,[object Object],Led productivity improvements for 400,000 sq ft DC with over $1.5 million savings.,[object Object]

Professional Affiliations,[object Object],Eco Chefs Ready Meals, Advisory Board Member (current),[object Object],John Fraser Secondary School, School Council Member (current),[object Object],Queens University CIO Council, (current),[object Object],Executive Leadership Coach & Mentor, 2004-2009,[object Object],Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, 1995 - 2001,[object Object],American Frozen Food Institute, 1989 – 1997; Logistics Committee Chairman (various),[object Object]

Education,[object Object],Master of Business Administration, Management Science(Quantitative Methods and Computer Science) ,[object Object],HofstraUniversity, Hempstead, NY,[object Object],Bachelor of Science, Business Adm/Accounting,[object Object],S.U.N.Y. at Brockport, Brockport, NY,[object Object],Leadership Academy,[object Object],Richard Ivey School of Business, London, ON, Canada,[object Object],Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - 2010,[object Object]

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