Mike Lewicki

Sales and Business Development for entry into new markets, product and market development. Formula management. Coordinating the procurement needs for each market using ERP ODOO system. Full management of orders from initiation, payment, purchasing of materials, production samples, payment, shipping, documentation for efficient transport and clearance at the intended international port. Full knowledge of base oil, chemicals and packaging materials. Have worked to transform the entity into a JIT Low/No Inventory Model.

• Taught in Bahrain and the UAE Business Administration at the Undergrad and Graduate levels. Subjects include entrepreneurship, supply chain management, marketing management and strategies, sales force management.
• Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
• Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
• Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
• Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.

• Sales and purchasing management support to introduce a global model to three canola oilseed crushing firms.
• This included product and packaging formats for edible oil, margarine, bulk oils.
• Major business development effort to supply incoming Nestle Foods, McCain Foods, Lays Pepsi Co and McDonald's with edible oil and frying oils for food production and preparation.
• Managed Cap-Ex for filling equipment for bag in box technology.
• Ran Major Key Accounts from commencement to high product penetration.
• Business was sold to Bunge Inc.

• Licensed Investment Advisor, Registered Representative.
• Sold Income Trusts primarily for oil and gas and power generation sectors.
• Worked with clients to create income generation
• Studied successfully the Canadian Securities Course and Conduct and Practices Handbook

• Sales and Supply Chain Management
• Sold edible oils in packaged format and in bulk.
• Managed product formulas.
• Managed LTL, Full Truck Loads, Intermodal Truck and Rail

• Managed purchasing function for 50 plus vendors across Canada and from the USA. Management the expediting function by truck and rail. Managed the CN and CP exchange to accurately and efficient procure goods to six major warehouses in Western Canada.
• Met with vendors for price negations and volume management and product selection.
• Managed payment approval for each vendor including the costing of each order.
• Managed service levels between vendors, warehouses and stores.