Lisa Cove

Experience

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  Extend Communications

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

  Assistant to Key Account Manager

  Clerical and data entry dutiesManagement of a team of staff for key projects within the company

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  Ferrero

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Junior Buyer

  Negotiating with suppliers - price lists, projects, asset purchasesBravo Solutions Purchasing Portal experience Meeting Budget requirementsExpediting orders and requirementsIssuing Purchase Orders to suppliers – following up with delivery datesSourcing spare parts for Inventory locally and throughout EuropeProficiency in SAP Material Management Module for Technical Purchasing Training of staff on SAP MM – Requisitions, Service Entry Sheets, Material Management, Info Records etc.Building of strong relationships with key vendors Show less

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  Ferrero

  Jul 2013 - Apr 2016

  Buyer - Raw Material and Packaging Procurement

  Responsible for category specific purchasing of packaging material while working directly with the category manager. Significant focus on qualification of secondary suppliers (local and international vendors), quality improvements with non-conforming materials, benchmark pricing, lead times, delivery terms, expediting orders and invoice reconciliation. Cost avoidance strategy development. Market analysis of cost drivers of direct spend materials. Annual spend budget 80M +Member of SAP MM implementation and improvement team. Process flow development for strategic SAP implementation. Show less

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  Inovata Foods

  Apr 2016 - Jul 2019

  Responsible for the daily operations and activities within the warehouse. Continuous evaluation of the department's strengths and weaknesses to develop long term productivity and a high performing culture. Ensure long term health and safety for all employees. Responsible for establishing an annual budget and resource plan for internal logistic operations and development of cost reduction targets. Ensure the timely shipping, staging and receiving of goods with process improvement projects and appropriate KPIs. Development of training, mentoring and coaching programs for warehouse personnel.Sourcing and implementation of a functional Warehouse Management System. Show less Responsible for the material requirement planning and procurement of all packaging and raw materials required for the production of frozen meals. Managing vendors and vendor qualification as part of GMP policy. Supplier development initiatives, optimizing vendor performance and reducing cost on key category materials. Understanding and monitoring of cost drivers of both indirect and direct spend materials. Extensive focus on managing inventory and process improvement and optimization. Use of Microsoft Dynamics Nav based ERP software as a procurement tool. Hands on experience with ERP development and implementation. Significant cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Logistics, Warehouse and Accounting departments. Support of the Sales and R&D with providing options from qualified vendors who provide the optimal technical specification for cost. Production planning experience utilizing equipment and labour availability to maximize efficiencies. Logistics coordination. Show less

  • Warehouse Manager

    Feb 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Senior Buyer

    Apr 2016 - Feb 2018
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  Fanshawe College

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2021

  Professor - Food Safety and Traceability

  Development and delivery of material related to Food Safety and Traceability as part of the Agri-Business Management program. Topics of discussion include HACCP training, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Agricultural Practices and Traceability.Working directly with members of the public working in the Agriculture and Processor industries is a key component to this role.

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  Blendtek Ingredients

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

  Purchaser
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  Co-Motion Packaging Solutions

  Apr 2021 - now

  Food Business Consultant

  Helping food business enhance their food safety management systems to achieve higher third-party audit scores. Through a deep dive into your program we can identify gaps and areas of improvement in your food safety system. As your partner in continuous improvement, we can boost your food safety culture and enhance your competitiveness on the market. For emerging companies, we develop QA programs for facilities that meet HACCP and GFSI standards and support applications for a Safe Food Canadian Licence and FDA approval for U.S. sales.Also, as a Certified Packaging Professional, I guide food entrepreneurs through every step of commercializing their packaging for sale in retail markets across North America. Show less