1. Lorraine Pitre-Nichol
12 ROSEPAC AVE • BRAMPTON, ON L6Z 3R9
PHONE (647) 297-1059 • E-MAIL lpnichol@rogers.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that is challenging and utilizes my skills to the fullest. Also one that
enhances my professional growth.
SKILLS
PBIS (In-House System), Navision, MS Office,
ADP PC for Windows, Report Smith 1,
Good organization and Communication skills
Strong Analytical skills, Able to Multi-task, and
Computer Literate
Service oriented, Team player
WORK EXPERIENCE
Oakrun Farm Bakery and Gourmet Baker East
Apr 1, 2012 to March 2, 2015 Ancaster, ON
Sales Support (Nov 10, 2013 to Mar 2, 2015)
Lead and manage the customer trade-spend programs with the support of the Trade Spend Analyst
Work with the Finance team to ensure customer allowances are properly accrued and paid out.
Produce timely, accurate reports as they relate to trade spending. Produce and maintain volume
rebate reports/spreadsheets. Reconcile customer debits as they relate to trade spending.
Work with Sales Team to fulfill requests for sales reports by Period. (Gross Margin) and
other sales reports needed on demand
Provide Product/Customer/Business analysis as requested by VP Sales, VP Operations, CFO.
Assist the Sales team with the budgeting process for the Yearly budget
Lead and manage the administrative processes for the Discontinuing process
With Guidance from the Customer and Sales Support Manager, manage the disposition process
for aging inventory.
Develop and maintain the Seasonal Calendar in collaboration with the Sales Team for GBE
Prepare weekly/monthly and quarterly reports to the Customers and KPI Reports
Enter Customer Orders/ PO's into the system, Send orders to the Freezer And Shipping Teams
for dispatching
Invoice orders once shipping paperwork (BOL’s) received from the shipping team.
Email or mail out Invoices to the customers.
Investigate and approve/dispute credit claims Other duties assigned by the Customer
and Sales Support Manager
Provide back-up to the Customer Service Departments and Order Desk
2. Gourmet Baker East
Master Production Planner (Apr 1, 2012 to Nov 9, 2013) Etobicoke, ON
Develop short and long term production plans from information supplied by the Sales Team.
Develop 3 week rolling production plan keeping in mind line capacities available
Minimize product change over by effective planning
Develop and constantly update min/max levels on all Frozen products based on forecast and
sales trends
Work with Customer Service and Purchasing to coordinate production and Forecast a 12 week
schedule for ordering of boards/ cartons and other materials that require longer lead time.
Provide weekly Inventory reports
Work closely with Purchasing, Production and Logistics to facilitate any emergency requests
Lead the weekly MPS meetings
Manage the PDR and Costing requisition processes by working with Sales, Purchasing and
New Product Development to launch new products.
Maintain the Seasonal Calendar based on information by the Sales team and Customer Service Team
Produce timely, accurate reports as they relate to trade spending. Produce and maintain
volume rebate reports/spreadsheets. Reconcile customer debits as they relate to trade spending.
Work with Sales Team to fulfill requests for sales reports by Period. (Gross Margin) and other sales
reports needed on demand
Provide KPI report on a Period Basis
Enter Customer orders/PO’s into the system, send orders to the Freezer and Shipping Teams for
dispatching.
Invoice orders once shipping paperwork (BOL’s) received from the shipping team.
Email or mail out Invoices to the customers.
Investigate and approve/dispute credit claims
Provide back-up to Customer Service department.
Benevito Foods Inc. May 6, 2002 to Mar 30, 2012 Etobicoke, ON
Fulfillment Coordinator -2007- 2012
Enter Customer PO’s or Orders into Navision
Email or fax confirmations of received orders
Send orders to Cold storage facility to obtain release numbers
Dispatch –orders to Carriers for CDN and US Shipments to meet shipment requirements and
provide release numbers to them for the pick-up
Send release numberto Customers for their own truck pick-ups
Prepare Customs Documents for the US shipments using the Custom Brokers Program.
Invoice orders according to Picking slips or BOL’s
Mail, fax or send invoices via EDI or internet
Issue credits for damages, short shipments or refusals and place claims where needed
Create New Customers in database- Navision
Prepare Pending Report twice weekly for Production team including outsidewarehouse inventory
Work with Production team on order requirements to ensure there’s enough product to cover the order
3. Fullfillment Coordinator Cont’d
Prepare Fill-Rate spreadsheet on weekly basis of the orders shipped that week for percentage of
Fulfilled orders
Approve and track Rebate Deductions that pertain to Trade Spend.
Enter Price changes into Navision provided by the Sales Team or Management
Handle Customer inquiries, shipment issues, or tracking of shipments as required
Approve FRT invoices, EDI invoices and Outside Warehouse invoices
Provide back-up to A/R dept and other CS Dept. Order Desk
Accounts Receivable and Collections/ Payroll Administrator - 2002-2007
Create Customers in the system
Post Customer Credit Memo’s
Post journal entries for NSF cheques
Create and post journal entries for various reversals of Sales
Prepare Invoices of posted shipments for 3 companies using BOL’s , shipping reports
and picking slips
Provide POD’s and back-up information for deductions taken on cheque remittances
Process credit card payments on a weekly, bi-weekly and monthly basis
Fax Statements to Customers on a weekly, bi-weekly and monthlybasis
Mail out Statements to Customers on a monthly basis
Provide back-up to Order Desk Department and Reception when required
Track and report Rebate Volumes deductions on a monthlybasis
Place Collection Calls to customers with overdue balances
Provide Back-up to Accounts Payable
Payroll Administrator Duties.
Enroll new employees in the payroll and HR systems for payroll and benefits
Enroll employees on Tru-Time system
Process 3 company division payrolls on weekly basis for Salaried and Hourly employees
Prepare termination payments and process related entries for payroll
Complete ROE and related forms as required
Handle all payroll inquires and provide back-up to HR Manager as requested
Track employee vacation and attendance information
Provide periodic reports as requested by HR
Process changes and resolve any discrepancies for payroll and benefits
Maintain employee payroll and HR files
Enroll employees on the Group Benefit plans
Prepare Letters of Employment
Prepare and submit WSIB claims
Prepare Cash Receipts and enter into Accounting System for 3 of the companies
4. Charon Systems Inc. Feb 1997-April 25, 2002 Toronto, ON
Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining Collection and Credit Standards
Place Collection calls to customers with overdue balances across Canada
Liase with customer and follow up on requests for supporting documentation
Prepare Bank book and enter Cash Receipts into Accounting system
Responsible for setting up New Customers through Credit applications, credit checks via Dun &
Bradstreet and Trade references. Create customers in our Accounting system and authorize
their credit limit
Post Customer Credit memo’s
Prepare reports on a weekly, bi-monthly, monthlybasis on Credit memo’s, Inventory, Delinquent
Accounts and forecast weekly A/R collections
Provide Back-up to the department and Reception
Prepare and input Special Pricing and Public Sector Claims via Web
Perform General Office Duties including but not limited to the set-up and activation of
Cell phones, pagers, and RIM’s
Bank of Montreal Jan 1989-Feb 1997 Toronto, ON
Customer Service with Cash
Perform daily Deposits and withdrawals
Present New products/ services and Investments
Balance Cash on weekly basis
Filing and other sundry duties
Disbursing of Coin to Business clients
Selling and Exchanging of Foreign Currency
Selling of drafts and money orders in CDN,USD and Foreign Currency
Selling of Investment Products
Resolve Customer inquiries and issues by providing any necessary documents
Other Courses
ADP PC for Windows
Report Smith 1
Excel
Excel Intermediate
MS Outlook
Collecting Accounts Receivable
Front Desk Skills for Receptionists
5. EDUCATION
Etobicoke Collegiate Institute. Etobicoke, ON
Grade 12 Diploma
Etobicoke Board of Education Award
General Studies.
LANGUAGES
English Spoken and written
French Spoken and partially written (Basic)
REFERENCES
References available upon request.