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Manage marketplace supply chain for $50 MM in product sales revenue.Develop internal processes to drive KPIs in forecasting, inventory management, and fulfillment.Establish strong relationships with vendors and fulfillment partners.Sourced new products from selection to contracting, stocking and implementing risk mitigation strategies.Achieved a 10% increase in product margins through price negotiation and contract consolidation.

· Managed a portfolio of vendor partners· Implemented new programs and sourcing strategies· Created reporting systems and analytics for all North American procurement categories· Negotiated terms and conditions with new vendor partners· Monitored contractual compliance and mediation and intervened on critical issues

· Evaluated all incoming emails and fax communications to be routed appropriate department.· Compiled formal price quotes for machine parts, materials, and fasteners by cross-referencing written descriptions, measurements, drawings, and pictures· Reconciled purchase order discrepancies by corresponding with customers via e-mail, fax, and telephone· Reviewed purchase orders and quotes for compliance with all export regulations, RoHS documentation, Buy American, and Specialty Metals contract clauses· Collaborated with accounting, operations, and marketing departments to resolve order issues quickly and efficiently· Maintained the McMaster-Carr reputation for quality of work beyond company conventions and standards.

· Planned and directed the complete production cycle for plastics material blenders and conveyingsystems· Sourced and negotiated purchasing all materials, components and supplies essential formanufacturing operations· Communicated with lead engineer on a daily basis to continuously improve Plastrac’s product lineand manufacturing processes.· Developed procedures for the packaging of outgoing shipments and ensured compliance with alltransportation and export regulations· Tested and inspected the software and mechanical operation of each system prior to shipment· Supported all levels of client staff over the phone and on location in manufacturing facilitiesacross the country to solve equipment issues and train on-site personnel· Advised process engineers, plant management and material suppliers in the planning and set upof production lines· Independently took the initiative to learn HTML and CSS to create a new client-friendly companywebsite as well as an array of digital and print marketing materials that contributed to thecompany’s highest grossing year in 2010· Designed, constructed and operated a presentation booth at the 2009 National Plastics ExpoChicago, IL.

· Fostered relationships with private and corporate buyers.· Received incoming sales calls for StubHub.· Responsible for locating the best available event tickets for customers that fit their budgetrestrictions.

· Operated Brookstone's second highest grossing location in Connecticut· Prioritized and delegated responsibilities for sales and stock associates utilizing employeeabilities and skills· Conducted weekly employee payroll verification, daily revenue, sales tracking analysis, cashcounts, and bank deposits.