Randall A. Demchuk

RANDALL A. DEMCHUK 15 Winterhaven Drive Winnipeg, Manitoba R2N 4L2 Tel: (204) 253-1588

MISSION

Demonstrating exceptional supply chain management leadership founded on vision, strategy, coaching, commitment, accountability and passion.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

 Senior Management level responsibility in Transportation; Physical Distribution; Inventory Management; 3rd Party Logistics Solutions; Manufacturing; Production Planning, Operations, Sales.  Executive Leadership built upon development; coaching; empowerment; and accountability.  Development and certification of ISO 9001:2008, Continuous Improvement Quality Management System.  HACCP pre-requisite program design and implementation, Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points – Food Safety.  Executive accountability for successful corporate wide IT conversion of operations, financial and maintenance software.  Development and accountability of annual sales and operating budgets in excess of $80 million dollars.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

 Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) – current member.  Canadian Professional Logistics Institute (P.Log) – designation achieved.  Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Canada (SCL) – former Director of Finance & Education – Manitoba Chapter.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (B.A) - Degree - University of Manitoba

Canadian Institute of Transportation (CITT) – Professional Designation - University of Toronto

Canadian Professional Logistics Institute (P.Log) – Professional Designation

Executive Development Logistics Management Program – Certification - York University EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ARNOLD BROS. TRANSPORT LTD. (2004 to date)

Director of Sales - Development of an effective Value Proposition, providing solutions to fit the unique requirements of each customer. - Create a successful roadmap of the consultative process gaining commitment from customers. - Coaching and developing professional sales personnel to succeed in maximizing their full potential. - Introduction of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology to facilitate linking sales activities to strategies. - Strategic development and strengthening of customer relationships maximizing service, satisfaction and profitability.

Project Director – Information Technology Conversion - Executive responsibility for conversion from 20 year old AS400 based legacy system. - Project design; team selection; implementation strategy. - Successful implementation of TMW Suite Operations software; TMT Asset Maintenance software and Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) Financial software.

Director of Traffic - Maximizing company profitability through innovative strategies to optimize international network management. - Design and development of continuous improvement initiatives improving revenue quality and reducing empty mileage. - Standardizing processes and introduction of SOP’s to maximize operational excellence. - Provide direction and accountabilities for Sales function targeting growth and network improvement opportunities. - Responsibility for Tariff development, rate policy and customer contractual negotiations. - Executive responsibility for ISO 9001:2008 continuous improvement quality management system. - Development, coaching and support for Traffic Department employees, supervisors and managers.

EQ3 – PALLISER FURNITURE (2003 to 2004)

Manager, Supply Chain Management - Manage global supply chain of 1000+ products including total logistics costing and margin contribution analysis; forecast and demand planning; vendor selection and management; procurement; transportation and inventory management. - Design and execute cost effective supply chain solutions sourcing Asian and European manufacturers to North American retail locations in excess of 500 forty foot containers annually. - Development and introduction of Furniture Accessories category program launching 400 new products. - Motivate, coach and maximize potential in team of highly energetic, dynamic staff.

LOGISTICS DESIGN CONSULTING LTD. (2002 to 2003)

Owner - Physical Distribution Centre design for large Provincial government agency amalgamating 4 regional facilities. - Consultation; data collection and analysis; design recommendation including physical layout; material handling systems and configuration; product velocity trend analysis and location optimization. - Distribution centre process design including optimal cost effective methods for product receipt; storage; order selection; distribution and transportation.

UNICITY INTEGRATED LOGISTICS (1999 to 2002)

General Manager Operations - Leadership of Operations, Transportation, Customer Service, Distribution Centre activity for Chicago, Mississauga and Winnipeg. Direct accountability for private fleet of 35 drivers, 30 tractors and 85 trailers. - Development and coaching of dispatchers, customer service, drivers, warehouse and administrative personnel. - Facilitate unique integrated supply chain solutions based on an intimate understanding of customer’s business. - Development of standard operating procedures ensuring operation excellence in achieving customer service requirements. - Long term partnership approach in freight carrier selection emphasizing continuous improvement of cost effective service. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

WESTCO STORAGE LTD. (1997 to 1999)

Director of Logistics - Senior Management responsibility for leadership of multi-site physical distribution network providing 3rd party services for frozen, refrigerated and ambient temperature products. Over 700,000 square feet of facility space. - Facility and security management; Materials handling equipment selection and maintenance program; SOP design and implementation for operational processes, employee development for warehouse and administration complement of 70+ staff and 6 managers. - Financial accountability for development and achievement of operating expenses of $5 million. - Successful design and implementation of HACCP Prerequisite Program.

MIDWEST FOOD PRODUCTS – NESTLE CANADA. (1996-1997)

Director of Logistics - Development of a customer service focused, cost effective and innovative supply chain management strategy for frozen french fries for McDonalds Canada and USA.. - Responsibility for Transportation; Material Management procurement; Inventory and Production Planning, Physical Distribution 400,000 sq ft facility; Customer Services and Information Technology. - Development and coaching 5 Managerial staff. - Annual variable distribution budget in excess of $10 million. - Development of SOP’s supporting HACCP Food Safety Program.

COTTER CANADA HARDWARE AND VARIETY COOP. (1989-1996)

Supply Chain Manager - Logistics expense reduction initiatives emphasizing elimination of non-value added supply chain activities; improvement and standardization of operational processes; training and development of distribution centre employees. - Process design that facilitate direct vendor to retail store channels bypassing the distribution centre thereby improving service lead times and expense elimination. - Implement vendor freight consolidation program minimizing less-than-truckload shipments. - Design and implementation of cross docking activities maximizing physical throughput.

Distribution Centre Manager - Manage daily operations of 450,000 square foot physical distribution centre and administrative function. - Responsible for all distribution receiving; replenishment; order selection; loading and shipping activity. - Development and implementation of automated productivity system including payroll. - Introduction of order selection productivity and accuracy standards. - Participation in negotiation of collective agreements. - Preparation and accountability for annual operating and capital budgets. - Management and development of 70+ employees and 5 Supervisors.

VIA RAIL CANADA (1983-1989)

- Employed in several staff positions culminating as Manager Customer Service.