ANTHONY LOUGH

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Atlanta, Georgia 30309

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n5tobe@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Skilled Business/Data Analyst with years of experience in retail Supply Chain. Dedicated to self-improvement through continual skill growth. Able to quickly acquire knowledge of new systems, processes and terminology to bring benefit to an employer.

SKILLS

•SQL data manipulation, queries and reporting via MS Access, Toad, and Crystal Reports

•MS Office – Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel with Visual Basic macros

•Knowledge of flatfile import/export, manual and macro-assisted ETL processes

•Development of Access frontends with documentation, user training and support

•Producing presentations, documentation, and communications aimed at a variety of audiences

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

For the past 7 years, progressed through various roles at Mark’s Work Wearhouse, a leading Canadian retailer of men’s, women’s, and industrial apparel. Mark’s operates 380+ retail locations, and achieves $1B in annual sales.

Demand & Fulfillment Analyst

Mark’s Work Wearhouse Ltd. March 2011 – January 2012

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

In this role, utilized a suite of JDA Software tools including IDEAS reporting/analysis, Portfolio Merchandise Management for Order Maintenance, and JDA Demand/Fulfillment statistical forecasting and replenishment software.

•Managed a portfolio of 300+ products using cutting-edge statistical forecasting software

•Utilized exception reports to identify potential stock-outs, identify non-productive inventory, and handle late inbound orders

•Worked with buyers, planners, and suppliers to develop ways to improve forecasts, product flow, and planning parameters including lead times and unit/cost order minimums

•Informed the decision making process through the creation of customized reports and analysis

•Coordinated purchasing timelines for seasonal setup

•Allocated backup inventory to capitalize on short-term sales trends

•Worked within a merchandise category group, providing technical advice to team members and improving operational processes with software expertise

Supply Chain Business Analyst (Data & Reporting)

Mark’s Work Wearhouse Ltd. November 2007 – March 2011

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Collaborated with a team of analysts to improve the Supply Chain through various projects. Contributed frequent analyses on various forms of Supply Chain/Retail data. Developed solutions internal to the business and with third party logistics partners. Highlights include:

•Lead development on a SQL-heavy Data Integration project, utilizing multiple data sources from third-party logistics partners to enable product flow visibility

•Developed, deployed, and maintained a highly successful shipment control program, which contributed to a $1MM annual cost reduction by building more efficient outbound loads and enabled advance visibility of labor requirements in distribution centers and retail locations

•Improved on-time delivery performance by 30% through data analysis and re-implementation of transportation lead times

•Contributed to a major two-year project to replace master data, order management, and replenishment systems, including data validation, process development, and creating rapid solutions for transitioning mission-critical functions

•Developed a semi-annual inbound volume projection for labor budgeting at store level

•Rewrote significant portions of the Mark’s Domestic Supplier Guide including revised EDI specifications based on technology changes

Distribution Centre Administrator

Mark’s Work Wearhouse Ltd. October 2006 – November 2007

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Worked with a small team responsible for key processes within a Trans-load facility and two regional Distribution Centers.

•Managed inventory receipts and ensured the completion of month-end financial processes

•Replied to internal requests for product information and resolved product flow challenges

•Prioritized event merchandise distribution requests based on DC workload and lead times

•Contributed to weekly meetings with 3PLs to ensure processes met Service Level Agreements

•Resolved discrepancies between Import manifests and trans-load facility audit results

INTERESTS

Martial Arts

•Over 6 years of dedicated practice, Ving Tsun style Chinese kung fu

•Nearing completion of Instructor grade, currently assist in teaching junior students

•Gold medalist, 2010 International Ving Tsun Gala in Foshan, China

•Assist in the production of literature, photographs, and video as seen in The Wing Chun Compendium Volume 2 and Wing Chun Illustrated magazine

Technology

•Currently enrolled in online courses to learn the Python programming language

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