1. Curriculum Vitae Yoan Paquet – 450 665 1667
Work Experience Summary
 Global procurement and
distribution
 Asset and commodity
management
 Outsourcingmanagement
 Cost analysisand inventory
profiling
 Prioritization and resource
allocation
 Pricing and volume
agreement negotiations
 Customer projectbased
profilingand support
 Objective setting,
performance review and
people management
 Contract management
 Supplier qualification and
commercial engagement
Career Profile
 Led a global purchasinggroup
deliveringabove expectation
results
 Drove several successful
volume based pricing
negotiations delivering
significantcostreduction
 Successful negotiation of
inventory write downs and
special returns
 Promoted twice (Future) and
selected as assetmanagement
trainingresource
 Promoted twice (Ciena) up to
subjectexpect
 Computer department
manager in retail environment
Areas of Strength
Supply Chain Management
Relationship management
Inventory Management
Project Management
Process Improvement
Employee Development
Transferable Skills
 Leadership: Led multiplesuccessful negotiations addressingexcess and
slowmoving inventory. Led a worldwidepurchasinggroup in the
procurement and management of product in excess of $50 million,
includinga local purchasingteamof 4 buyers for over 3 years. Proven
ability to coach team, resolveemployee issues through collaboration,
manage performance and build team cohesion.Led assetmanagement
traininginvolving50+participants. Leadingmultidisciplinary team
encompassingall related mechanical commodity activities.
 Analysis and problem solving: Developed and perfected intercompany product
transfer system applicableglobally.Perfected purchasingrelated processes and
system improvement. Implemented customer forecastmanagement discussion
with suppliers. Developed portfolio development strategy.
 Business creativity: Demonstrated through business and process performance
improvements (cost-analysisalignment tools;demand pull;worldwide
compliance,RFx too development and pricingstructure).
 Adaptability to change: Worked through the electronic industry turmoil,from an
allocation situation to a significantreduction in workforce.Secured 6 positions in
15 years,including4 promotions.
 Ability to build trust: Demonstrated through continued recognition:elected
trainingand facilitatingrepresentativeduringnew employee hire, chosen to
maintain and develop standard operatingprocedures pertainingto procurement.
Chosen as main go-to person for all mechanical related initiativesfor Ciena.
Requested to engage at the contractmanufacturer level.
 Teamwork: Proven ability to work in and manage cross-functional and multi-
cultural teams.Able to balancecompeting priorities,build a professional
atmosphere and manage complex dynamics.
 Tactical operations: Demonstrated through risk analysis, purchaseorder
placement, backlogmanagement, payment and inventory returns. Further
developed through daily portfolio management.
Formal Education
M.Sc.Anthropology,Archaeology Specialization (academicportion)
1993
UniversityofMontreal,AnthropologyDepartment
Main Courses:
 Biologyof HumanBehavior
 Quantitative approachinAnthropology
 Human Nature andAnthropology
 Methodologyandcultural history
 Globalization,culture andidentity
Related activity:ethno-archaeological fieldworkinNorthernAlgeria
B.Sc.Specialized in Anthropology
1992
UniversityofMontreal,AnthropologyDepartment

2. Curriculum Vitae Yoan Paquet – 450 665 1667
Training/Workshops,
Certifications, Awards,
Skills and Personal
Achievements
Training/Workshops
 Negotiation (multiple)
 ConflictResolution
 Time Management
 Effective presentations
 eRFx tools
Certifications
 Development Dimensions
International (Facilitation
Workshop)
Awards
 10 year outstanding
achievement award (Future
Electronics)
 1st placein 50km run
Skills
 Computing: MS Office
 Languages spoken and
written: French (mother
tongue); English (fluent)
 Languages studied: Japanese,
Russian,Spanish,Arabic
Achievements
 Completed 6 marathons
 Completed Marathon des
Sables,a 6 day self-sufficient
foot raceacross theSahara
Interests and Affiliations
Sports
 Long distancerunner (ultra-
marathons)
Travel
 Independent travel
throughout North Africa and
Europe.
Other
 High-end audio reproduction
Professional Experience
Ciena, Montreal Canada Dec 2014 – present
EMS Supplier Relationship Manager
Globally managecontractmanufacturers
Key activities
 Product costroadmap
 Ensure supplier commercial alignment
 Contractual engagement & negotiations
 NPI engagement, business transfers and alignment
Aug 2010 – Nov 2014
Global Commodity Manager
Globally managemechanical commodity
Key activities
 Main coordinator for all mechanical related initiatives
 Volume pricing negotiation and costreduction
 Ensure supply security and supplier alignment
 Mitigate quality related issues
 NPI engagement and alignment
 Supplier relationship management
Future Electronics, MontrealCanada Aug 2006 – Aug 2010
World Wide Asset Manager
Globally manageoptoelectronic team and related inventory
Key activities
 Supply chain management: volume pricingnegotiation;inventory profile
alignment; customer inventory consignment management; purchase
backorder management; product return and repair management
 People management: promote, internalizeand train employees on tools
and methodologies; manage purchasingteam; set and monitor objectives
and metrics; trainingfacilitator;interfacewith sales force,suppliers and
manufacturers
 Strategic management: global supply basestrategies;initiate,monitor and
implement quality improvement initiatives;margin enhancement; forecast
management and demand projections
May 2003 – Aug 2006
Asset Manager (strategic product)
Purchaseand manage technology specific inventory
 Pricingnegotiation
 Worldwideinventory procurement
 Analyze supply and demand and purchaseaccordingly
 Ensure supply
 Purchasebackorder management, expediting and allocation
Oct 1999 – May 2003
Asset Manager (commodity devices)
Same as above applied to lower risk commodity devices
Future Shop May 1993 – Oct 1999
Computer Sales Representative, Future Shop
Participatein and manage sales of computer related product