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PETON DISTRIBUTORS (PETVALU) Specialty retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies, with stores located throughout Ontario, Manitoba, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.• Provide data and costing analysis and support to the Logistics’ V.P. and Corporate Reengineering Group on various initiatives and decision making processes. • Develop Activity Based Costing analysis to support financial reports.• Develop performance measures, key performance indicators and standards on productivity to monitor performance achievements.• Perform and research capital budget analysis and develop NPV and ROI analysis for equipment acquisitions. • Analyze current store distribution system and warehousing processes, recommend enhancements to store and distribution processes and locations based on quantitative analysis.• Analyze data and develop computerized models for inventory control.• Audit Productivity Reports• Develop, implement and maintain systems and procedures that ensure effective operation of warehousing and distribution functions, including order entry, product selection and product delivery processes. • Research and Assess material handling equipment for warehouses and recommend alternatives as appropriate.• Liaise with multi-disciplinary staff to implement recommended process improvements.• Provide assistance to W&D Group with reports and analysis on store sales and distribution activity• Provide support to Vice President of Distribution in customs compliance regulations (C-TPAT, PIP)• Generation and maintenance of Business Process Procedures• Provide analysis and data support using information generated through applications such as: FRx reports, BI Panorama and Cognos/IBM Powerhouse

HUMMINGBIRD LTD, ACQUIRED BY OPEN TEXT, a leading global provider and distributor of enterprise software solutions. • Monitored and reported to CFO daily distribution activity. Generated quarter-end and fiscal year-end reports on order fulfillment and inventory activity. • Responsible for inventory management (value over $500,000).• Developed business processes and procedures aimed to improve production scheduling and other inventory activities. Performed production forecast. • Performed as SAP functional lead, Material Management and Sales &Distribution Modules; responsible for ensuring effective SAP knowledge transfer to staff within the area. Responsible for Logistics Department intranet maintenance.• Led Export Compliance Project, where performed research, developed and implemented procedures related to encrypted software. Coordinated and led other projects related to competitiveness and various aspects of the order fulfillment process. • Provided support and expert advice on export control regulations and SAP software functionality to other branch offices around the world.• Led a team of three Logistics Administrators.

Supply Chain Management

Masters, Economics

B.A.(Honours), Economics