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- 1. Cosmo C. Skotniski Cosmo.skotniski@hotmail.com LinkedIn Supply Chain Re-engineering HACCP Procurement Project & Contract Management An innovative, driven and resourceful Supply Chain Manager with a wealth of broad experience across various supply chain functions within the Oil & Gas and Retail sectors; with particular expertise in planning and coordinating the end-to-end supply chain to support operational needs and objectives worldwide Highly effective communicator with a proven track record in managing contracts, procurement, inventory, operations, H&S, transport & logistics, market intelligence and new technologies; focusing on service delivery, cost reduction, risk mitigation and operational excellence through continuous improvement A highly motivated, versatile and empowering leader with a natural ability to build strong partnerships with suppliers, consumers, staff and senior management to facilitate effective solutions and add value to any organization, based on sound analytical and logical thinking with exceptional drive, judgment and influence Skills Resource Management Performance management of teams, resources, budgets and deliverables Analytics & Modeling Develops tools and techniques to optimize efficiencies and best practice Problem Resolution Persistent and creative in resolving challenges, conflict, risk and disputes Budget Management Diligent control of large department budgets to achieve deliverables to targets Networking & Sales Competent in identifying and optimizing new opportunities and technologies Project Management Diligent ownership of the full project life cycle against plan and budget Strategic Partnerships Cultivates strong partnerships with all key clients, partners and stakeholders IT Skills SAP Super user, Livelink, CLM, EXE, PITS, AIX, IXOS, MS-Office Languages English (native), French (fluent), Spanish (basic) and Arabic (basic) Key Strengths and Capabilities Defining & implementing processes, systems and contracts to deliver significant cost reduction Negotiating with vendors, suppliers and 3rd party contractors to prevent critical delays, risk and disruption Leading continuous improvement through coordinated procurement, business planning and strategy Empowering individuals from different cultures/functions to achieve personal and commercial excellence Career History Suncor Energy Canadas leading Energy Company in Oil Sands Development, Refining and Marketing, and a leader in new technology and sustainability with various international operations and assets Contracts Administrator & SCM Analyst (In-Situ Sustaining Projects) Oct 2009 - present Delivering Procurement, Expediting and Contract Administration services in a high volume capacity Primarily responsible for developing/managing construction contracts for Mackay River worksite (2011) Providing supply chain analytics and tools for long term planning, forecasting and decision making Working as a field Contracts Administrator for the Operating Plant Projects group Procuring field shorts/consumables for the field construction teams to achieve deliverables on time Expediting and arranging all transportation and logistics activities to support operational activities Supporting the SCM department in various capacities as a SRM buyer and SAP Super-user Highlights Active contribution to the successful delivery of multiple projects, receiving recognition on numerous occasions for purchasing critical material shortages to prevent delayed project schedules Key contributor on multiple projects nominated for the Presidents Operational Excellence award including the Mackay River 4th ORF & Firebag Water Hammer project and performed integral role to delivering the Firebags 9th Once Through Steam Generator project on schedule and under budget through expediting and procurement lead time reductions Integral role in merger integration and organizational restructure during the consolidation of Suncor and Petro Canada business units, working closely with senior leaders to define future planning/scope for the new SCM business unit
- 2. 2 SCM Planner/Scheduler/Coordinator (In-Situ Sustaining Projects) June 2008 - Oct 2009 Coordinated end-to-end SCM process to ensure the fulfilment of continuous improvement projects to optimize production and meet environmental/regulatory obligations in a time critical environment Planned various stages of the project lifecycle including contractors coordination and H&S requirements Enabled the central procurement team to respond rapidly to tactical field buys on critical projects Highlights Received recognition for contribution to critical tasks and the successful coordination of end-to-end SCM processes in a challenging role as SCM single point of contact assigned to the business unit Negotiated with vendors and EPC buyers to achieve lead-time reductions or improvements on terms to successfully deliver key projects Sobeys West The Calgary Distribution Centre is a large multi-temperature facility with 250 staff serving 50 Sobey stores Outbound Logistics Manager Nov 2006 - June 2008 Responsible for all warehouse operations and replenishment activities and strategic planning Managed and developed four Operations Supervisors, two support managers and 80 unionized staff Accountable for the budgets for fuel, transportation costs, maintenance and equipment procurement Defined operational plans and standard operating procedures, including forecasting expenses to targets Developed and deployed strategies to mitigate labor shortages and increase employee retention Highlights Chairman of the Joint Labor/Management OH&S Committee Selected to join a succession planning program for future Directors as an Exceptional Young Manager Transportation & Logistics Manager Sept 2006 - Nov 2006 Set and managed budgets for fuel, transportation, IFTA reporting, maintenance and procurement Highlights Identified operational deficiencies and recommended improvements leading to the transition to a third- party JIT model and the redistribution of clerical and administrative tasks across the facility Operations Supervisor 2003 to Oct 2006 Directly oversaw all aspects of operations to promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement Responsible for investigating WCB injury claims, and auditing safety policies/procedures for compliance Highlights Led cross-functional teams to reduce shift supervision costs by 50% and increase productivity by 75% Implemented systems/strategies to significantly reduce labor costs and material handling lead-times Early Career Various Security and Inventory Control Roles, Certified Mortgage Broker (Alberta) and a Range Officer Accredited Training & Professional Development Courses Logistics Institute PLOG Supply Chain Management (in progress) CPIM Level 1 in Supply Chain Management SAIT Health Sciences - Emergency Medical Responder / CPR First Aid basic Rescuer Level C Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Instructor / H2S Alive Secrets of Competitive Bidding Law APEGA-Contract Administration & Contractual Issues for Engineering & Construction Projects UNSPSC / HACCP / SOX & Internal Auditing ICC Incoterms Engineered Labor Standards / Negotiation Strategies for Collective Agreements Coaching for Performance Excellence / Dealing with Difficult People (All Modules) Marketing Boot Camp, Leader Global Consultants Various Security and OHS Legislation courses Volunteering Interests & Activities Board Member of Alberta WR Constituency Association, part of election campaign management (2012) Volunteer Advisor for the Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO) References are available on request