Jean Noel, Eng.

, MBA

fourniernoel@sympatico.ca 438-275-3930
Montreal Quebec 450-641-4325

A Logistics / Supply Chain Manager with extensive experience in distribution, production

planning, communication, continuous improvement, best practices development, contract
negotiations, forecasting and operations.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Strong experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management;

- Developed efficient SCM practices
- Experienced in wholesale and retail
- Excellent contract negotiation skills
- Managed large distribution operations
- Implemented ERP and WEB based systems
- Excellent communication & team work skills
- Bilingual (English-French) + basic Spanish
- Developed domestic & International networks
- Developed a worldwide forecasting system
- Managed large transportation budgets
- Experienced in LTL, TL, rail, ocean, air, import/export
- Managed third-party logistics operations
- Implemented major projects & CR programs
- Computer literate

SUNCOR ENERGY 2008-2009

Corporate/Category Logistics Manager
Suncor Energy is a major company in the oil & gas market and the leader in the development of the
Northern Alberta oil sands resources with capital expenditures of 26 billion $ in 3 years to reach a
production level of 550,000 barrels per day. .
 As Category manager for the logistics field, developed and managed the strategy to optimize the
logistics activities across the Major Project teams, the mining & manufacturing operations and the
distribution groups.
 Implemented a market response plan to reduce expenditures by 25% and introduced a Category
Management approach to optimize Logistics activities.

KRUGER 2003-2008
Logistics Manager
Kruger is a Paper Products manufacturer with operations mainly in Eastern Canada and in the USA.
 Managed the distribution network and the logistic activities for the consumer products division.
 Increased the productivity of the operations of the corporate distribution centers by over 20% and
achieved a major reduction of the operation costs in a price decreasing market.
 Negotiated agreements with 3PL partners, relocated multiple distribution operations, improved the
operational processes and introduced new SAP management tools. The division was ranked by the
suppliers as the best service provider for two consecutive years.

ASTEC ADVANCE POWER SYSTEMS 1999-2003

Director, Global Logistics
ASTEC is a supplier or power systems for the telecom industry. The systems are manufactured in Asia and
Mexico, and distributed in North America and Europe. The functions were to build a global forecasting
system to plan the manufacturing operations, and to manage the worldwide logistics activities.
 Developed a world wide team of collaborative planners located at customer sites.
 Opened Marshalling centres operated by third-party logistic providers in the USA and
Canada.
 Opened VMI Hubs to improve the service offered to major accounts.
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 Outsourced the logistic operations of a manufacturing facility located in Monterrey MX.

 Negotiated agreements with all major carriers to reduce freight expenses by 24%.
 Managed a Rack & Stack operation in the UK.
 Developed “best practice” processes / IS tools to improve the management of the supply
chain.

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IPEX 1995-1999
Director, Logistics and Distribution
IPEX is a manufacturer of plastic pipe and fittings for the municipal, electrical, plumbing and industrial
markets.
 Managed the transportation and distribution operations.
 Developed and improved the distribution network, implemented a continuous improvement
process and upgraded the services offered to customers.
 Reduced distribution expenses by 20% over a period of five years for the 14 corporate
distribution centres.
 Opened a central distribution operation in Ohio for the US electrical and sewer fittings
markets.
 Re-designed the operations of a distribution operation located in Toronto, ON.
 Negotiated agreements with TL, LTL rail and air carriers for $30M per year.
 Implemented a WMS for the London, ON facility.
 Team leader for Logistics on a new ERP implementation.

KUEHNE AND NAGEL 1994-1995

Branch Manager
Kuehne and Nagel is a third-party logistic provider present in more than 60 countries.
 Responsible for the profitability of the Quebec branch, including the
development of new business opportunities and the management of the
operation. The main centre offered logistic services to customers such as;
Borden, Honda, Domtar, Suzuki, Flecto and Nadiscorp.
 Gained experience in distribution of various commodities including automotive
parts, paper products, chemicals, food and hardware.
 Implemented a complete re-structuring of the Branch, achieving a profitability level.
 Re-negotiated the collective agreement.

STEINBERG 1985-1994
Distribution Manager
Steinberg was a company in the food distribution and retail business.
 Managed a large dry food distribution facility with a very high turnover.
 Worked as Plant Manager for Trillium-Quebec, in charge of the fresh meat and frozen food
distribution operations for the Company.
 Worked with multi-disciplinary teams to implement projects in logistics, management information
system and distribution.
 Combined the fresh & frozen food distribution facilities; introduced time standard measurements
and participated as a member of the installation team for a new WMS.

QUEBEC LIQUOR BOARD (SAQ) 1983-1985

Production co-ordinator
 Managed the logistics of moving products from vendors to the distribution centres, and provided the
support required to distribute efficiently to different retail points.
 Implemented a system to control the productivity and installed automated distribution equipment to
improve the material flow.

EDUCATION

 MBA McGill University

 Industrial Engineering Polytechnic

ASSOCIATIONS

 Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec

 Council of Logistic Management
 American Association of Industrial Engineers

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Industrial Engineer with a MBA in Finance, I have a strong background in Supply Chain Management,
Procurement, Warehousing, Projects implementation and Continuous Improvement Programs. I worked in
very competitive environments, including the High-Tech, Oil & Gas and 3 rd Party Logistics industries. I have
experience in North America and at the international level, and I worked with large consulting firms to
implement complex CI solutions and best in class practices. Fluently bilingual, I am a results-driven team
player, with ability to identify rapidly the key opportunities and contribute to the success of the business.
With excellent analytical and communication skills, I have hands-on and strategic experience in developing
and implementing innovative solutions with large global corporations.