Strategic senior CM renowned for architecting groundbreaking eCoated and Pro Carquest Hub Assemblies, pioneering new standards in the market. Adept at steering internal teams towards executable gross profit, sustainable growth, and industry-defining product innovations.- A multicultural leader with expertise in directly negotiating multi million dollar deals with manufacturers from Mexico, China, Canada, South Korea and India.

-Introduced an industry-first product replacement strategy, transitioning a remanufactured-only category to include new products, notably with CQ power steering pumps.-Mastered procurement, vendor management, and negotiation skills to secure cost-effective solutions while maintaining exceptional product quality.-Leveraged financial planning and analysis to drive informed decisions, resulting in improved revenue streams and resource optimization.-Nurtured and developed teams, cultivating talent and ensuring cohesion for successful collaboration and results.-Managed third-party relationships and consultants, driving seamless project execution and mutual growth.-Skillfully directed pricing strategies, fostering positive growth and enhancing customer loyalty.-Engineered processes to increase efficiency and quality, optimizing operations from merchandising to planogram development.-Spearheaded innovative store designs, from floor plans to point-of-purchase displays and fixtures.-Drove marketing initiatives to elevate customer satisfaction, engaging with new trends for strategic business pivots.-Managed end-to-end inventory, from introduction to the end of the product life cycle, minimizing waste and maximizing value.-Recognized trends and swiftly adapted business strategies to remain at the forefront of the market.Proficient in MS Office Suite, MS Project, MS Visio, AS400, Business Intelligence tools, and Oracle systems. Adaptable, resilient, and unwaveringly positive—committed to driving excellence in every endeavor.

- Marketing and category management for exhaust, power steering, u-joints and engine mounts - Procurement, vendor management and negotiations- Financial planning and analysis- People management and Team development- Managing third parties / consultants- Process development and re-engineering- Merchandising, space planning and planogram development- Store design including floor plans, POP and fixture development* MS Office, MS Project, MS Visio, AS400, Business Intelligent, oracle

Batteries / Rotating Electrical

-Conducted meticulous analysis of sales demand history, strategically positioning inventory to precisely match customer demand, ensuring consistent supply where it matters most.-Spearheaded comprehensive revision of movement codes and stock flags, leveraging sales history insights to enhance sales performance and optimize inventory turnover.-Applied insightful Trend Reviews to discern optimal inventory levels for existing stock, facilitating agile inventory management.-Collaborated closely with teammates and Joint Venture customers, leveraging Lost Sales reports and deep product knowledge to pinpoint accurate inventory levels.-Pioneered an accelerated and more streamlined approach to conducting Used Trend Reviews, expediting the determination of precise inventory levels.-Cultivated synergistic partnerships with Joint Venture and franchise customers, utilizing Lost Sales insights and product expertise to fine-tune inventory accuracy.-Engineered efficient methods for processing and completing trend reviews, enhancing the precision of inventory allocation and distribution.

Map Products and Application Notes to AAIA tables, Gather from Product Managers the OE Cross References and aftermarket part numbers for applications without products in catalog, validate the information and transfer the information into our house design databases. In addition, validate quality of data coming in from the different sources ACES, PIES, XML