Patrick A. Ressa is a seasoned supply chain executive with extensive experience in strategy development, operational efficiency, and performance improvement across global organizations. He has held key positions, notably as Senior Vice President of Logistics and Chief Information Officer at Maple Leaf Foods, and has a proven track record of cost reduction and process optimization. Ressa's expertise also includes strategic procurement, demand planning, and the integration of technology in supply chain operations.

1. PATRICK A. RESSASenior Supply Chain ProfessionalSenior I.T. Professionalpatrick.ressa@rogers.comca.linkedin.com/in/patrickressa647.401.5512

2. Executive ProfileSupply Chain Executive with a track record for building robust and profitable supply chain and services, supported by full cycle strategy, within a world-class, multi-location, global network. Thrives on driving performance through front-line leadership; Improving customer service while reducing business costs. Business capabilities include the strategic procurement of goods and services, creation of Demand Planning and Production Scheduling processes, improving efficiency of physical operations, developing effective cross functional partnerships and the continuous improvement of the supply chain infrastructure to maximize network performance. Prior experience as CIO enables unique and powerful insight to more effectively run the Supply Chain. Expertise includes:The integration of acquisitions and ability to take existing businesses to the next level by building processes, systems and best practices for improved organizational performance Demonstrated business acumen in creating customer and stakeholder value using Six Sigma toolsRecognition as an inspirational leader to others in the quest for results

3. Work HistoryMAPLE LEAF FOODS, Toronto, ON 1997 – 2010 Maple Leaf is a $5.2 billion diversified food manufacturer, comprised of 3 business segments; meat products, agribusiness, and Bakery with corporate HQ based in Toronto.Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, (Comstock Michigan Fruit)1989 – 1997A Leading $2.6 billion manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded foods in the frozen, dry, and specialty segments of the industry. AmeriCold Logistics, Atlanta, GA 1985 – 1989Leading North American third party provider of supply chain solutions in the consumer packaged goods industry.Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, (Southland Frozen Foods)1979 – 1985

4. Positions HeldSenior Vice President; Logistics (2008 – 2010) Maple Leaf FoodsReporting to the President of the meat products division with responsibility for 7 Distribution Centers, 5 Third Party Distribution Centers, a Private Fleet of 217 units, and Global service coverage with an annual operating budget of $200 million and capital budget of $30 million.Led 7 direct reports to manage distribution volume of 1.2 billion kg’s across Canada, US and the Pacific Rim, through over 800 full time employees. Provided strategic leadership and successfully turned around the failed start-up of a 160,000 sq ft DC. Replaced 5 Managers and cultivated a highly engaged and committed team. Fixed order profile of the business, increasing order size by 25%; consolidated customers from multiple systems; reduced sku's from 1400 to 1300 (7 %); increased throughput of facility by 5 million kg's. Initiatives resulted in a headcount reduction from 133 FTE to 99 FTE.Negotiated strategic cost structure with Intermodal Carrier, avoiding $1.4 million of a $2 million cost increase and improving container availability.Reorganized Logistics to improve talent, get functional focus, and instill accountability on freight operations, resulting in reduction of 6 FTEs and improved efficiencies of $3 million.Reduced returns from $3.8 million to $2.8 million (26%).Championed project to improve Demand Planning processes by region to reduce date -sensitive inventory obsolescence and drive higher warehouse inventory turns from 40 to 44 per year.

5. Positions HeldChief Information Officer (2001 – 2008) Maple Leaf FoodsReporting to the CFO with responsibility for company systems strategy, implementation and maintenance, with an annual operating budget of $60 million and capital budget of $20 million. Led 6 direct reports, 5 business unit matrix reports and 2 indirect reports and 376 company-wide IT staff.Directed the integration of systems and IT staff from a $1.8 bil. multi-divisional acquisition.Implemented Manugistics Demand Planning software in 4 businesses and created an in-depth training program to create super users for effective use of the system. Reduced excess inventory by 5% and significantly improved fill rate on make-to-forecast sku’s.Consolidated 13 IT departments into one shared service, redirected resources into strategic projects, and created regional service centers to improve field service.Implementation of catalog procurement software including reverse auctioning capability resulting n a business case to save over $30 million indirect spend dollars annually.Created IT Procurement function consolidating technology spend and reducing costs over 5% by developing a strategic approach. Consolidated and unified UK systems from 4 acquisitions into one business unit, in one year.Achieved high employee engagement scores, far surpassing industry benchmarks (score of 71 vs company average of 68 and benchmark of 65).Improved service levels and satisfaction by 15% - 20% as measured by stakeholder surveys.

6. Positions HeldVice President; Logistics & IS (1997 – 2001) Maple Leaf FoodsReporting to the President of the US Bakery division with the mandate of creating a logistics function and implementing the required systems for this start-up business from multiple acquisitions.Implemented Forecasting, Inventory, and Production Planning processes for short shelf-life products for 6 plant/ 7 warehouse operation ultimately resulting in 2 plant and 2 warehouse closures with improved service levels.Implemented MRP at 2 plants reducing raw material inventory and surplus ingredient inventory by an average of 17% across the company. Led the design and start-up of Warehouse at new plant, including warehouse layout, supply chain flow, and transport negotiations. Managed 3 DC’s and 2 Third Party DC’s handling 24 million cases with a management team of 5 direct reports.Implemented Strategic Procurement Initiative resulting in saving more than $5 million over 4 years. The program was adopted by corporate, saving more than $50 million.Successfully created an integrated supply chain department from scratch and multiple acquisitions with full P & L accountability.Outsourced transportation to third party reducing expense by 20% and improving on-time delivery to a consistent 98%.Led the integration of new ERP software for purchasing, order entry, MRP, DRP, MPS and receivables.

7. Positions HeldPinnacle Foods LLCDirector, Distribution Planning and Analysis (1989 – 1997) Comstock-Michigan FruitVice President, Refrigerated Warehouse Services (1989 – 1997) East Coast Refrigerated ServicesManager, Logistics (1979 – 1985) Southland Frozen FoodsSku-level Forecasting, Production and Inventory Planning for multiple frozen food categories.Accountable, with full P&L responsibility, for a $7.0 million public warehouse business unit.Directed $46 million logistics budget; trained staff and implemented zero-based budgeting methods and standard costing. Reduced canned dent and damage by $500,000 and Frozen cost savings of $700,000.Successfully led the outsourcing of DC's to Third Party to raise $10 million capital for acquisitions.Led productivity improvements for 400,000 sq ft DC with over $1.5 million savings.

8. Professional AffiliationsEco Chefs Ready Meals, Advisory Board Member (current)John Fraser Secondary School, School Council Member (current)Queens University CIO Council, (current)Executive Leadership Coach & Mentor, 2004-2009Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, 1995 - 2001American Frozen Food Institute, 1989 – 1997; Logistics Committee Chairman (various)

9. EducationMaster of Business Administration, Management Science(Quantitative Methods and Computer Science) HofstraUniversity, Hempstead, NYBachelor of Science, Business Adm/AccountingS.U.N.Y. at Brockport, Brockport, NYLeadership AcademyRichard Ivey School of Business, London, ON, CanadaSix Sigma Green Belt Certification - 2010