Brian Anderton
Georgetown,USA
Summary
A strategic leader with extensive experience driving global transformation across Supply Chain, AI, and Digital Product Solutions. Expert in scaling teams, delivering complex technology initiatives, and translating business vision in innovative products. Recognized for collaborative leadership, solution design, and operational excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Product Management - Global Supply Chain Systems
lululemon
Vancouver, Canada
05.2022 - 06.2025
- Scaled the team of product management resources from zero to 18.
- Supported critical business initiatives such as Global Costing, Product Sustainability, Global Sourcing, Responsible Supply Chain, CSR, Product Traceability, Product Integrity, Regulatory and Global Compliance, Chemical Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Global Packaging and Labeling, Label Artwork Management, and supply chain data analytics.
- Led the software selection process by implementing RFI, RFP, Proof of Concepts, and Pilot processes.
- Transformed the Supply Chain Product Management function from an infant to a mature state in less than three years.
- Developed and/or co-developed an execution strategy for Product Vision with 3-5 year roadmaps for 9 Supply Chain Programs.
- Subject matter expert and technical consultant supporting Global Product Identification, Digital Product Passport, Product Inspections, Vendor Profile, Vendor Scorecard, Vendor/Facility Audits, and Material and Product Lab Testing.
- Developed standard processes and templates in Jira and Confluence (features, epics, and user stories) to facilitate requirements gathering while promoting SAFe Agile methodology.
- Collaborated with business teams to define program-level priorities and most viable products (MVPs).
- Supported implementation and adoption of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based solution for factory risk management.
VP of Implementation & Analytics
Valmarc Corporation DBA Vi3
Needham Heights, MA
05.2014 - 06.2021
- Owned Program Management function while authoring project charters, project scope, and project plans for delivery.
- Defined and executed the product strategy and roadmap for the IT applications and data analytics platform.
- As the product manager, I am responsible for designing, developing, and deploying complex digital, cloud-based, and big data initiatives to support the Internet of Things (IoT)..
- Product authentication - a mobile application used to authenticate products globally.
- Supply Chain Transparency – Factory floor solution (hardware/software) using advanced, predictive analytics.
- Consumer engagement – direct-to-consumer marketing and data analytics, driving crowd-sourced data.
- Global Brand Protection - Geo-location-based clustered data collection, leveraging AI.
- Private blockchain: data collection, processing, aggregation, and data visualizations.
- Collaborated with internal and external customers to define specific IT applications and data analytics requirements.
- Owned and managed the Epic and user story collection, backlog, and prioritization for product releases.
- Performed a competitive landscape analysis, developed a comparison matrix, and leveraged competitive intelligence for strategy.
- Developed an AI/ML algorithm used to identify suspicious activity, leading to the shutdown of 12 counterfeiting operations.
Director, Field Installations
Valmarc Corporation DBA Vi3
Needham Heights, MA
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Partnered with the cross-functional leadership to define strategic plans, annual budgets, and key performance indicators.
- Responsible for the installation of factory floor solutions deployed to over 200 manufacturing facilities in 13 countries.
- Established and presented business and technical presentations to factory leadership at approximately 70 locations.
- Authored and managed project plans, storyboards, surveys, and questionnaires to support projects.
Sr. Sales Engineer
ICIX North America
San Francisco, CA
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Performed client discovery discussions to understand and document business needs and design requirements necessary for the formulation of optimal solutions.
- Drove revenue by helping qualify accounts, preparing, and delivering solution-based product presentations, demonstrations, and proof of concepts to prospects and clients.
- Designed and configured dashboard analytics and report POCs for sales engagements.
Sr. Professional Services Consultant
Arigo
North Billerica, MA
11.2009 - 12.2011
- Successfully led implementations for Fortune 500 retailers.
- Delivered all Professional Services projects on time and under budget.
- Defined and documented implementation requirements, mapped business processes, and designed and configured solutions, owned all testing and UAT to exceed client expectations.
VP of Professional Services
Arigo
North Billerica, MA
01.2008 - 11.2009
- Prepared and delivered solution-based product presentations, demonstrations, and proof of concepts.
- Developed master project plans, managed budgets, monitored project progress, adjusted resources, and priorities.
Director of Professional Services/Technical Consultant
Tourtellotte Solutions
Wayland, MA
10.2005 - 01.2008
- Delivered all Professional Services implementations for retailers on time and under budget.
- Defined and documented implementation requirements, mapped business processes, and designed and configured solutions to exceed client expectations.
- Evaluated, prioritized, and escalated all incoming client issues and enhancement requests.
Principal Application Consultant
Oracle
Cambridge, MA
04.2004 - 10.2005
- Successfully delivered technical implementations of Markdown Price Optimization solutions to fortune 500 retailers.
- Gathered, authored, and provided business requirements with level of effort estimates.
- Developed PL/SQL, XML, and Visual Basic code to meet business requirements.
Professional Services Consultant
QRS Corporation
Wakefield, MA
03.2000 - 04.2004
- Authored requirements and use case documentation as a project deliverable.
- Delivered configurations and customizations on time and under budget to meet project requirements.
- Provided best practice recommendations during implementations and guided clients to a successful go-live.
Logistics Manager
Liz Claiborne/Sigrid Olsen
Wakefield, MA
10.1996 - 03.2000
- Worked closely with Product Development and Transportation for the prioritization of freight.
- Communicated with internal teams when freight was received and available for order fulfillment.
- Promoted from Supervisor to Distribution Manager in 18 months while increasing department personnel by 50%.
Education
Business Management -
Salem State University
Salem, MASkills
- Product management and transformation
- Artificial intelligence (AI)
- Cross-functional leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Solution design
- Communication and collaboration
- Process optimization
- Team building
- Problem-solving
Technical Experience
- Report/Analytics development: PowerBI, Tableau Software, Tibco Jaspersoft, and Pentaho
- Proficient in the complete Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project
- Experience with Cloud Computing/Google Cloud Platform, Azure, Inspectorio, CBX, Bamboo Rose, UL Solutions, Green Arrow Labs, TrustTrace
- Expert in various tagging technologies such as QR Code, Data Matrix, NFC, and RFID
Timeline
Senior Manager, Product Management - Global Supply Chain Systems
lululemon
05.2022 - 06.2025
VP of Implementation & Analytics
Valmarc Corporation DBA Vi3
05.2014 - 06.2021
Director, Field Installations
Valmarc Corporation DBA Vi3
03.2013 - 04.2014
Sr. Sales Engineer
ICIX North America
12.2011 - 12.2012
Sr. Professional Services Consultant
Arigo
11.2009 - 12.2011
VP of Professional Services
Arigo
01.2008 - 11.2009
Director of Professional Services/Technical Consultant
Tourtellotte Solutions
10.2005 - 01.2008
Principal Application Consultant
Oracle
04.2004 - 10.2005
Professional Services Consultant
QRS Corporation
03.2000 - 04.2004
Logistics Manager
Liz Claiborne/Sigrid Olsen
10.1996 - 03.2000
Business Management -
Salem State University
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