Mike Aho

Experience

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  Miller Technology Inc.

  Mar 1998 - Jul 2004

  Parts Manager / Inside Outside Sales

  • Troubleshot problems and issues onsite, underground and over the phone• Maintained daily contact with mechanics and purchasers in order to control equipment• Kept detailed logs, charts, graphs of all equipment and rebuilds • Managed sales and service for a territory consisting of all of Canada• Integrated customer feed back to enhance and improve long-term product/service development• Supervised and motivated a staff of seven • Met and surpassed $3.2 million budget• Processed all warranty and core returns • Calculated daily, weekly, and monthly reports of all movement and transactions• Maintained the warehouse and managed an inventory of $750,000• Assigned daily work assignments and administered annual performance reviews• Assisted with all hiring, promotions, salary adjustments, and terminations • Managed day-to-day operations of the Parts and Rebuild Departments Show less

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  MPI Mobile Parts Inc.

  Sept 2005 - Sept 2017

  My responsibilities include... Prospecting & Account Management, Manage current customers within my assigned territory, Developing professional working relationships with current clientèle to drive repeat business & deliver excellent customer service. Make outbound follow up calls to existing customers via telephone & e-mail, handle inbound unsolicited prospect calls & convert them into sales. Constantly develop knowledge of our product/equipment in order to provide expert knowledge, advice & product solutions for our clients needs! Show less Take care of over 125 international customers, logistics, rate quotes, custom documentation, packing, shipping, quoting orders, buying parts customer issues & the best customer service there is !!• Process all customer’s orders, requests, stock status, quotes via e-mail, phone & fax • Responsible for all purchase orders and back orders for over one hundred international customers • Maintain and update all worksheets, stock status, credit notes, customer quotes• Quote freight daily, Air, Sea, Ocean, great relationships with forwarders • Responsible for a $8 million budget & a staff of three• Proficient in all aspects of Procurement & Logistics Show less

  • Account Manager/Outside Sales

    Jun 2014 - Sept 2017

  • Export Manager

    Sept 2005 - Jun 2014
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  The Walden Group (of companies)

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  Senior Procurement Advisor

  Our goal is to provide our customers with prompt service direct to their site. Our customer’s productivity is our main objective. There is no job that we see as too big, or to small, and we continue to strive on finding solutions that work for any, and all of our customers.PurchasingExportingWarehousingInside SalesLogistics

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  PSL Patrick Sprack Ltd.

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2023

  Accountable for the overall management of the Bulk Petroleum Division.Plans, develops and oversees the implementation of programs and policies.Researches and provides recommendations to senior management on trends and required strategies.Ensures adherence to Corporate Values, Vision and Mission statement.Establishes short-term strategies, goals, and objectives in alignment with the strategic plan.Participates and leads the development of products and services to improve profit and increase customer satisfaction.Oversees and monitors client satisfaction levels and identifies areas for improvement to ensure a high standard of customer satisfaction across all areas of responsibility.Executes sales strategies that support the retail vision.Contributes to the development of the tactical and strategic plan.Achieves budgeted goals related to sales, margin, expenses, and inventory.Develops and obtains approval of a budget and ensures adherence to the budget for the assigned area(s) of accountability.Recruits, trains, develops, coaches, and motivates direct reports.Works closely with other departments (HR, Asset Protection and Safety, Marketing) to achieve results that meet the required expectations pertaining to the operations in these areas.Contributes to the Team in living the Corporate Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence. Show less INDUSTRY LEADERSince our inception in 2006, PSL has grown into one of the most reputable mechanical installation contractors. We’ve built our reputation on guaranteed performance schedules and customer satisfaction. That bench-mark is expanding, and PSL is growing with it.GLOBAL VISIONA hometown feel with a world-wide vision, we welcome any opportunity, anywhere! The PSL family has travelled to some incredible places and completed numerous jobs globally. We understand our customers diversified needs, no matter the location, the language or the climate.SUPERIOR SAFETYOur work culture is based around family. Our employees, their families, and our clients develop the heart of PSL. That is why it’s important to us that each and every person goes home safely at the end of a work day. PSL has successfully completed over 1000 projects and counting with zero harm. Show less

  • Operations Manager, Petroleum Division

    May 2019 - Sept 2023

  • Procurement Manager

    Sept 2018 - Apr 2019
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  Patrick Mechanical Limited.

  Sept 2023 - now

  Procurement Manager & Asset Co-ordinator

  The Procurement Manager and Asset Coordinator is responsible for leading the management of vendor relationships, streamline cross-company purchases, implement purchasing governance guidelines, and ensure the integrity of critical asset management programs. This position supports all partners within the Patrick Group of Companies towards enhancing procurement and asset management processes, as well as supporting the development of operational integrity programs to minimize downtime, ensure safety compliance, and optimize maintenance programs. Show less