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Olathe, Ks

Responsible for developing and growing the Redemption Division with products, services and solutions within the Amusement Industry including FEC's, Bowling Centers, Skating Centers and Amusement Parks.

Lenexa, Ks

Responsible for leading the direction in providing the company with a complete line of merchandise to meet specific sales, margin, and in-stock requirementsDeveloped an industry leading, balanced, and competitive assortment plan. Worked with Buyers, Merchandiser, and Analyst to ensure timely execution of the plan on category and per item basis. Ensure safety, quality, packaging, and branding standards are adhered to.• Created new market/product concepts• Lead Product Selection Team• Lead Item Management Team• Supported Product Solutions Team with guidance and direction• Facilitated inventory purchases through item selection within annual budgets • Supported Buyers as they manage items from PO inception to warehouse receipt • Supported Merchandiser with branding and packaging • Establish optimal product costing and MOQ’s.• Negotiated vendor contract to ensure we were receiving the best pricing, products and service• Grew vendor relationships through open honest communication

Overland Park, Ks

Creative Consumer Concepts (C3) markets and produces children’s promotional products to the restaurant industry.Managed 11 direct reports in production and operations. Managed staff of 4 in Operations. Oversaw warehouse operations in distribution and transportation. Assisted and trained Operations Manager with all aspects of overseas and domestic transportation cost, inventory scheduling, inventory control, brokerage, distribution center FOB requirements and any operational issues. Reduced freight costs by 6% allowing $1.2M reduction in transportation savings. Assisted auditors on inventory audits, monthend inventory reconciliation and departmental issues. Educated production and operations team in streamlining supply chain management. Managed staff of 7 in production department. Developed and strengthened vendor relationships internationally and domestically. Implemented a vendor code of conduct for our China manufacturers. Educated staff on testing, sourcing, negotiations, budgeting and transportation needs. Assisted Client Services and Creative staff with solutions on new products, costing and customs compliance issues.

Lenexa, Ks

Robec, Inc. a national distributor and value-added reseller of computers and computer peripherals with revenues of $240 million.1993-1995 Corporate Traffic Manager – Horsham, PAResponsible for corporate traffic policies and procedures. Supervised staff of 18. Negotiated all National General Commodity Carrier contracts for inbound and outbound shipments for three regional centers. Targeted the most economical weight carriers by streamlining traffic flow. Performed post-audit of 3000 freight bills per month and study of freight bill payment system. Interfaced with sales, purchasing and customer departments. Processed all freight claims.1988-1993 Regional Warehouse Operations Manager – Lenexa, KSManaged distribution, logistics and traffic coordination for the Central region consisting of Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston and Lenexa. Trained and managed staff of 12. Oversaw activity, which included receipt of product, put away, pick and ship. Managed inventory stock balancing between locations. Supervised inventory of product levels, cycle counts and negotiations with transportation suppliers.