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Eshcol Akonu

@eshcolakonu

Supply chain and AI transformation leader at Lindt Canada, who improved on-shelf availability from 94% to 97%.

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At Lindt Canada, I lead AI strategy and transformation, developing internal AI agents for supply chain automation, reporting, and decision support. I also manage customer replenishment, where a Power BI predictive model I developed improved on-shelf availability from 94% to 97%.

I own the S&OP/CPFR process with Walmart, Loblaws, and SDM, aligning forecasts, supply risks, and seasonal programs. Stronger replenishment controls helped reduce compliance fines by more than $595K.

At Mark Anthony Wine and Spirit, I led customer operations and replenishment work across forecasting, inventory, and service. I introduced Python-based forecasting that reduced overstock exposure by 18%, and improved forecast accuracy by 12%.

Earlier, I planned distribution operations at The Home Depot Canada and led supply chain and logistics optimization at DELL CANADA. My work included designing a stock outbound planning process that saved approximately four labor hours per shift and redesigning shipping lanes to reduce lead time by three days.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

AI Strategy & Transformation Lead

Lindt Canada

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Defined enterprise AI strategy aligned to supply chain and operational priorities. Developed and deployed internal AI agents supporting supply chain automation, reporting, and decision support.

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Current

Manager, Customer Replenishment

Lindt Canada

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Led a 4-person replenishment team supporting Walmart, Loblaws, and SDM across 600+ SKUs, owning inventory, replenishment, service, and fill-rate performance. Drove $595K+ reduction in compliance fines and improved on-shelf availability from 94% to 97%.

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Replenishment Analyst (LCBO & MBLL)

Mark Anthony Wine and Spirit

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Established and led monthly S&OP/CPFR reviews with customers, Sales, Demand Planning, and senior leadership. Managed inventory and replenishment, providing weekly recommendations on supply risk and actions to protect service.

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DC Ops Production Planner/Analyst

The Home Depot Canada

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Built daily operating plans for a 1M sq. ft. distribution operation supporting 300+ associates and the flow of 20,000+ SKUs to 100+ stores. Designed a stock outbound planning process that saved approximately four labor hours per shift.

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Replenishment Analyst, E-Commerce

The Home Depot Canada

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Managed replenishment and inventory for 1,000+ e-commerce SKUs across a 3PL network, balancing in-stock, fill rate, and service targets. Built an Excel-based replenishment model to predict stockout risk and generate SAP order-upload recommendations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ivey Business School logoIS

Ivey Business School

Master of Management, Data Analytics

Master of Management and Data Analytics degree from Ivey Business School, expected completion in October 2025.

DeepLearning.AI logoDE

DeepLearning.AI

Building Systems with ChatGPT API, Artificial Intelligence

Completed the Building Systems with ChatGPT API course from DeepLearning.AI in 2025.

CSCMP logoCS

CSCMP

Inventory Management Professional Certificate, Supply Chain Management

Earned the Inventory Management Professional Certificate from CSCMP in 2024.

APICS logoAP

APICS

Certified Supply Chain Professional, Supply Chain Management

Earned the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation from APICS in 2018.

University of Windsor logoUW

University of Windsor

Bachelor of Applied Science, Industrial Engineering

Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering with Honours from the University of Windsor, completed in June 2015.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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