Anthony McGrath
Wicklow
Summary
Experienced Stock and Supply Logistics Manager who has grown in the role to support many functions within O’Briens. Operationally focused to respond to the demand of the business. Proven track record in all aspects of stock control. An ability to quickly change to the demands of the business and extremely reliable. Always able to work on own or as part of a team.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Stock and Supply Logistics Manager
O'Briens
2022.07 - Current
- Manage the distribution of stock through 3rd party logistics and local suppliers
- Log, investigate and resolve any inventory issues
- Manage the allocation plan for group inventory
- Deal with bonded and duty paid stock
- Quarterly stock count 3rd party warehouse in conjunction with revenue
- Manage 3rd party deliveries for online and home deliveries.
Business Central & Wave OMS implementation project (logistics)
O'Briens
2023.03 - 2023.12
- Design, test and implement new stock replenishment system for group
- Restructure online warehouse for Wave OMS warehouse management system
- Test and implement new pick, pack and ship system for online store.
Online WMS HHT Project Manager
2021.03 - 2021.10
- Planning and implementation of new handheld software/hardware
- Tailoring of handheld system to mirror on site systems
- Testing of software in UAT system
- Testing of software in live system
- End point user training.
Operations Support Manager
O'Briens
2018.01 - 2022July
- Manage the process of store bond transfer orders
- Audit stores on a quarterly basis
- Health and safety store audit
- Manage the uplift process
- Manage the implementation of online stores warehouse distribution
- Coordinate the Warehouse layout change to consider all products
- Work with products departments to streamline the product offering online
- Implement a warehouse system to mirror a typical WMS
- Implement process for stock take and warehouse flows
- Help IT to understand processes flows in warehouse to streamline the process
- Guide warehouse manager on replenishment processes
- Plan the layout, work force, plant and equipment needed for warehouse expansion
- The Operation of the online store became the focus during Covid where all skills were put to the test and cemented the online stores logistics, procurement and output.
Warehouse and Operations Support Manager
2014.01 - 2018.01
- Manage the distribution of central and bonded stock for 34 stores
- Plan the distribution of corporate orders and shop delivery requests
- Manage the uplift and redistribution of slow moving stock throughout the group
- Monitor sales and stock levels to a JIT system
- Plan the logistics of office expansion
- Assist in stock takes
- Review procedures in order to reduce costs
- Attend monthly staff meetings to reinforce the operational issues
- Audit stores on operational standards
- Assist with planning and strategy for underperforming stores
- Assess and evaluate KPI’s and implement new performance indicators as needed
- Audit stores on inhouse health and safety procedures
- Planning and organisation of events such as the O’Briens Wine Fair/Taste of Dublin.
Retail Manager
O’Briens Greystones
2006.01 - 2014.04
- Manage the daily running of the store
- Training and motivating staff
- Dealing with suppliers and keeping stocks quantities in line with stock holding guidelines
- Monitoring KPI’s and being proactive in response to any downfalls
- Networking and servicing corporate clients
- Merchandising and dealing with customers.
Relief Manager
2002.01 - 2006.01
- Cover Manager holidays
- Cover stores as needed in coordination with HR Manager
- Help with stock takes on a quarterly basis
- Managed the Flagship store (Donnybrook) for 2 years.
Event Manager
Le crème/Ginos Gelato
2008.01 - 2019.01
- Negotiation of contracts
- Oversee the sighting of concession stands
- Staffing and stocking of units
- Cash control
- Organising utilities for units
- Dealing with health and safety.
Education
Junior Cert Pass -
St Thomas community college
Leaving Cert Pass -
St Thomas community college
Bachelor of Business (honours) Management 2017 -
Institute of technology carlow
Skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Good comprehension of Microsoft Dynamics (Navision)
- Excellent stock control
- Attention to detail
- Problem solver
- Team player
- Counter Balance & Reach Truck forklift trained
- Transportation Management Systems
- Shipping and Receiving
- Warehouse Management
- Supplies Inventory
- Logistics Management
References
on request
Affiliations
- Keen golfer and secretary of golf society
- Assistant coach of football team
- Scouter and cub leader
Timeline
Business Central & Wave OMS implementation project (logistics)
O'Briens
2023.03 - 2023.12
Stock and Supply Logistics Manager
O'Briens
2022.07 - Current
Online WMS HHT Project Manager
2021.03 - 2021.10
Operations Support Manager
O'Briens
2018.01 - 2022July
Warehouse and Operations Support Manager
2014.01 - 2018.01
Event Manager
Le crème/Ginos Gelato
2008.01 - 2019.01
Retail Manager
O’Briens Greystones
2006.01 - 2014.04
Relief Manager
2002.01 - 2006.01
Junior Cert Pass -
St Thomas community college
Leaving Cert Pass -
St Thomas community college
Bachelor of Business (honours) Management 2017 -
Institute of technology carlow
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