Jeff Draves

Purchasing Manager @ Canusa Automotive Warehousing Inc.

About

I am a performance driven servant leader focusing on cost containment and sales growth. Projects and enhancements involving Procure to Pay (P2P) and Order to Cash (O2C) processes have contributed to business successes and my career advancement. As a subject matter expert, project lead or project manager, playing a key role in the improvement of the functional areas below have broadened my customer order management and wholesale distribution experience. Increasing accountabilities in the following areas; Team Leadership and Development Business Unit Management (road map/budget) Master Data Management Vendor Scorecard Collaborative Inventory Management (B2B) Customs and Importation (CSA platinum) Business Intelligence applications Reverse Logistics Sales and Purchase order process mapping e-Procurement Program Management Enterprise upgrades, system enhancements and process improvements have been constant and value added. This pattern of successful “change then enhance” demonstrates my commitment to best practices and drive to continuously improve.

Country

Canada

City

Ontario

Industry

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Skill

Management, Inventory Management, Retail, Team Building, Pricing, Sales, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Process Improvement, Customer Satisfaction, Product Development, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Purchasing, Sales Operations, Budgets, Merchandising, Business Planning, Purchase Management, Supply Chain Management

Experience

Purchasing Manager

Canusa Automotive Warehousing Inc.

2019 - Present · 7 yrs

London, Ontario, Canada

Branch Manager

Grainger Canada

2016 - 2018 · 2 yrs

Sarnia & Goderich Ontario, Canada

Managing branch operations and supporting customer partnerships guided by Acklands-Grainger's Performance Drivers: •Wow the Customer, create exceptional customer experiences, earn their trust. •Have a Winning Attitude, play to win, act with optimism & enthusiasm, make courageous decisions. •Drive for the Best Results, work hard, set high standards, personal accountability, deliver. •Make the Team Better, be collaborative, build trust, communicate honestly, actively listen. •Lead the Way, move strategy to action, attract, develop and retain diverse talent, improve & innovate.

Senior Manager Product Services

Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada

2010 - 2015 · 5 yrs

Concord, Ontario, Canada

- Performance Management - Business Planning - Inventory Management - Procurement (P2P) - EDI (translation and transmission) - Budget Management - Customer Escalation / Resolution - Master Data Management and Business Intelligence - Project Manager/Lead

Manager, Product Services

Deeley Harley-Davidson Canada

2003 - 2010 · 7 yrs

Concord, Ontario, Canada

- Performance managed a team of 8. - Developed product and inventory management programs. - Directed replenishment activities. - Managed adherence to departmental processes. - Led Master Data Management. - Developed control strategies and procedures. - Trained staff on processes and organizational readiness. - Maintained open communication with stakeholders. - Accountable for CSI survey results. - Enforced corporate electronic filing policy.

Product | Brand Manager

Wholesale Distribution Inc

1999 - 2003 · 4 yrs

Managed products by brand or category, including; vendor performance, catalog layout, margin, product knowledge, consumer & trade shows, promotions and competitive analysis. Managed successfully through market fluctuations, active foreign exchange rates, change in ownership as well as enterprise operating system implementations and upgrades.