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London, Ontario

• Input/Analyze data from multiple sources to complete weekly & monthly sales reports.• Utilize territory sales data and geographic mapping to identify opportunities for sales growth.• Ensure checks and balances across all reports for sales data and accounting purposes. • Reconcile monthly expenses and prepare financial statements for a large sales team.• Prepare yearly target/forecast, and budgeting reports for the executive team.• Support business decisions with ad hoc analysis.

Newmarket, Ontario

• Download sales data from various Retailer systems, perform validation and upload into ANB Canada’s ACCESS Database. Then, support internal teams as well as clients with weekly/monthly POS sales reports and any Deep Dive and/or Ad Hoc analysis.• Analyse and monitor Sales to ensure continued success of all brands.• Responsible for all new item set up for assigned retailers and distributor (Kohl & Frisch), as well as price maintenance and item updates due to UPC changes, packaging changes, etc. • Prepare all paperwork for Instores (Temporary Price Reductions), as well as Listing Fees (for New Product Launches) and Markdowns (for Delisted Items) for assigned retailers.• Monitor Sales forecast and Goals, and assist Sales Manager to identify sales opportunities.• Collaboratively work with Brand Managers when executing item launches, promotions, & maintenance.• Attend Sales Meetings and assist as needed.

Oakville, Ontario

• Developed forecasts using SAP APO to generate a weekly demand signal for the Goody Accessories Division. • Loaded / tracked Promo forecasts, and worked with Sales & CSRs to ensure smooth & timely execution. • Liaised directly with Supply Planning team and Master Data team daily. • Collaborated with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and Finance to incorporate all aspects of business intelligence into the forecast. • Prepared monthly reports on Forecast Accuracy & Bias (as well as a Root Cause Analysis on Metrics that did not meet targets) and prepared reports that compared monthly Demand Plan, Financial Estimate, Sales Estimate & Budget in order to discuss variances and derive at a 1 Number Consensus. • Responsible for scheduling S&OP meetings, sending out PowerPoint presentations for those meetings and, then attend and record any action items or take aways. • Participated in cross functional meetings. Worked quarterly with Sourcing, Finance and Marketing teams, on E&O Inventory reduction plans. Also a key contributor in SKU Rationalization process. • Ran ad-hoc reports using SAP, Business Explorer, or Excel to assist with the tracking and analysis of Invoice Sales, Gross Margin, and Inventory.

Markham, Ontario

• Worked with Merchandiser at Initial Forecast Meetings on new season’s product mix, and developed initial inventory forecast that supported Sales Targets.• Analyzed sales history, trends, and sales rep forecasts to create monthly SKU level demand signals using MANUGISTICS software.• Participated in Sales Meetings and subsequently, continue to work closely with Sales in order to forecast correct mix of inventory (to achieve sales targets without creating excess inventory).• Maintained Gross Margin Analysis file, which projected blended margins against the seasonal forecast.• Served as a departmental point of contact to Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service and Operations on all Forecast and Supply/Demand Match related issues.• Through use of COGNOS reporting tools, created tracking reports, and other ad hoc reports as required.

Scarborough, Ontario

• Supervised a staff of 6 on daily routine of design development and spec package creation.• Ensured staff efficiently executed their jobs in order to meet garment delivery.• In 2003, headed up the implementation of the new Gerber “Product Development Management” system (Web PDM), which houses all style information, and is used in preparing all spec packages.• Liaised with other departments daily, to ensure design information is clearly transferred between departments to allow for smooth development and production of domestic orders, and on time development and delivery of imported garments.• Accurately verified Garment Specs, Garment Details, and Style Information to the SKU level to ensure 100% correct information in all correspondences, and spec packages.• Managed the purchase of fabrics and raw materials needed for sample room.• Proof read all marketing materials. (ie. catalogues, etc.)• Worked closely with the Designers, Pattern and Sample room, to finalize Patterns and Proto types.• Gave guidance/direction to Graphics dept. to produce accurate technical sketches which provide clear visuals on garment construction.• Communicated daily with vendors, to clarify details on spec packages & new style development.• Assisted Designer in the approval of all fabric quality and lab dips submissions of new fabrications. • Approved Pre-Production Samples and Trims/Accessories leading up to the production of new styles (and communicated these results to both Domestic and Overseas Contractors).

Vaughan, Ontario

• Developed a comprehensive system of order flow / process for fabric print plant.• Maintained $500,000.00 inventory of fabric housed in warehouse.• Co-ordinated new orders from original artwork through to screen stage (this included working closely with customers to ensure 100% satisfaction)• Placed purchase orders (in a J.I.T. environment) for Bill of Material products and MRO items.• Analyzed product cost sheets to pin point discrepancies, and determine ways to reduce cost.• Upon customer order confirmation, placed purchase orders to knit fabric converters.• Tracked flow of goods through multiple stage process (to ensure on time delivery): yarn purchase → knit process → dye process → print process (if required) → ship to customer• Conducted quality control tests to ensure fabric adhered to standards or customer requirements.

Toronto, Ontario

• Maintained / updated product forecasts for each new season. This involved tracking sales by major and minor accounts for each division of the company and using those figures as the base in determining future inventory needs.• Tracked/ compiled retail sales results for major customers to determine sell through performance.• Consistently maintained availability of stock report (to SKU level) throughout the selling season to:a) advise sales force what styles/ quantities were still available to sellb) pinpoint any discrepancies in inventory levels