Michael Legere, P.Eng

Experience

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  Canadian Tire

  Jun 2008 - May 2010

  Supply Chain Analyst

  • Manage forecasting and replenishment into Canadian Tire's distribution centers for a variety of businesses including light bulbs, home security, cleaning tools, and home air quality• Forecast promotional demand for hi-low business based on product history• Maintain forecasting models of regular demand using Manugistics platform• Support cross functional teams by providing supply chain expertise and execution• Responsible for managing the corporation’s relationships with suppliers and the network of independent store owners as the key contact for inventory related issues Show less

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  The Home Depot Canada

  Jun 2010 - now

  • Manage supply chain operations for all home delivery and pro fulfilment channels including store to home, DC to customer and appliances • Accountable for delivery P&L, meeting/exceeding financial obligations on expense and cost per delivery•Lead and develop a team of ~30 associates of various levels from coordinator to sr. manager•Find and implement opportunities to evolve the delivery network improving service, capabilities and cost•Manage relationships with 3rd party logistics partners Show less • Responsible for cost effective, on time delivery of goods from origins outside of Canada to Home Depot facilities. • Management of all cross border truck load and LTL operations including carrier selection, performance, and contract negotiation • Accountable for cross border freight P&L• Management of offshore import logistics including ocean carrier performance, destination terminal operations and dray processes• Oversight of customs operations ensuring consistent flow of product into Canada Show less • Accountable to deliver forecasting and replenishment results through active management of a team of Forecasting, Replenishment and Business analysts. • Managed the Hardware, Seasonal, Kitchen, Bath, Appliance, Millwork, Flooring, Paint, Lighting and Decor inventory teams • Deliver exceptional inventory turns in support of operational and financial goals as well as other key performance indicators such as instock• Accountable for domestic and import inventory flow and management across multiple departments with average inventories between $190M and $500M• Collaborate with and support teams both internally and outside the organization including merchandising, stores, vendors and other areas of supply chain• Set team goals and objectives, assess skills and knowledge gaps, hire, coach, train and develop talent Show less • Lead a team of analysts delivering strategic and tactical projects for the Inventory Planning and Replenishment (IPR) group • Manage capital projects with budgets of $750K - $1.5M per annum• Direct a team of analysts who project manage major events to ensure inventory availability for all stores.• Design organizational changes to support strategic supply chain objectives and lead change management activities• Provide expertise to users on SAP F&R 5.1 platform and related internal processes• Support and contribute to cross-functional initiatives and projects Show less • Design operational processes to support supply chain time phased planning and multi-tier replenishment initiatives • Develop business requirements documentation for use by system designers • Liaison with system designers to ensure on-time, accurate delivery of business requirements with SAP-SCM/F&R as the primary platform • Change management and process education/training of end users to ensure successful rollouts• Process and technical troubleshooting on behalf of business users Show less

  • Director Inventory Planning and Replenishment

    Feb 2025 - now

  • Director Direct Fulfillment Strategy

    Mar 2024 - Jan 2025

  • Director, Transportation & Delivery Operations

    Jul 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Sr. Manager, International Transportation, Customs & Compliance

    Sept 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Sr. Manager, Inventory Planning and Replenishment

    May 2015 - Aug 2020

  • Manager, Inventory Planning and Replenishment

    Feb 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Sr. Inventory Analyst

    Oct 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Inventory Analyst

    Jun 2010 - Sept 2011