Type Of Business:
Food and beverage company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Problem-solving; Personal development of staff members; Development of strong teams
Major Product/SVS:
Coffee; Specialty teas; Cold beverages; Snacks; Baked goods; Sandwiches; Wraps; Soup; Chili; Breakfast foods
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with his daughter; Bike riding; Playing baseball; Riding with the York Regional Police Auxiliary Unit
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, University of Toronto (1985); Coursework in Small-Business Management; Certificate in Business Management Studies; Coursework, Ontario Management Development Program
Affiliations Awards:
Purchasing Management Association of Canada; Inspector, York Regional Police Auxiliary Unit; Inspector of Support Units, 27th Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps
Charity:
Volunteer, York Regional Police Auxiliary Unit; Volunteer, Assistance for Celebrity Sports Professionals, Canada; Volunteer, Tim Horton Children's Foundation
Number Of Years In Profession:
23
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his good mentors.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession after receiving an opportunity to hold a junior role in purchasing after college. He found that he had a knack for negotiating and sourcing products.
Extended Bio Profile:
During Mr. Munro's two-and-a-half years with Tim Hortons, he and his team have been successful in saving more than $20 million for the company. While reorganizing the structure of the department, he hired and trained nine additional staff members. In the past, Mr. Munro spent five years as a manager of poultry and seafood procurement for Maple Leaf Foods, and 14 years as a poultry procurement manager for Janes Family Foods.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing all strategic sourcing initiatives for the company and a staff of 14; Managing $1.5 billion and the supply of all food, beverages and packaging items for 3,800 restaurants in North America, 200 restaurants in Ireland, five restaurants in Dubai and one outlet in Kandahar; Forecasting the cost of products for the upcoming year; Overseeing all commodities that go into the company's products; Managing the training and development of the sourcing team; Ensuring strategic development and relations with suppliers in order to minimize supply risks
Education Certifications:
Accreditation in Creative Problem-Solving
Awards/Honors:
Auxiliary Officer of The Year (1997); Fourth Rank, World's Top Drummers
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Munro hopes to network with higher levels affiliations, achieve an executive vice presidential role, and continue using his strengths in strategic sourcing in Canada.