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Grand Rapids, MI, US

Grand Rapids, Michigan, US

• Developed and lead strategic CPG procurement initiatives and budget of global & domestic brands, overseeing a 5-member team, drive cost-saving opportunities and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Manage inventory planning, vendor negotiations, and supplier relationship management, reducing sourcing costs by 15%. Directed risk mitigation with existing and new suppliers.
• Implemented new systems onboarding, streamlining operational and procurement processes for operational efficiency and financial optimization, resulting in expense reduction and margin growth.
• Collaborate with owners as part of the executive team to define sourcing strategies and lead the execution of Open-to-Buy (OTB) and Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) initiatives, resulting in a 12% reduction in.
• Mentor and develop procurement teams, fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, US

• Managed a 130k product portfolio, leading a team of 8 in strategic sourcing, supplier relationships and contracts, and category management to meet financial goals.
• Represented the company in complex legal topics to ensure supplier regulatory compliance.
• Spearheaded go-to-market strategies and promotional planning, leveraging market insights and data analytics to drive sales growth for retail, Amazon, Walmart.com and internal platforms.
• Managed supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and tariff adjustments, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and supplier compliance with all legal, product and supply-point details.
• Oversee cross-functional internal and external teams, enhance collaboration and executing corporate initiatives on consumer engagement and private label development.

Rockford, MI, US

• Delivered $1.34M profitability, turning negative margins into positive earnings through effective supply chain management, production rationalization and financial planning.
• Directed an multi-million dollar omnichannel brand, optimizing inventory management, allocation strategies, and sales forecasting to exceed financial objectives.
• Collaborated with US and international merchandising teams to implement sales strategies and ROI maximization.

• Managed an $80M volume omnichannel category, driving sales growth and improving vendor relationships.
• Led product development, financial planning, and promotional strategy, achieving targeted cost optimization and profit maximization.
• Conducted category reviews, identifying opportunities for cost savings and improving inventory turnover.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, US

• Directed an $18M volume category, overseeing vendor negotiations, product assortment, and category management.
• Partnered with cross-functional internal and external teams to execute pricing strategies, promotions, and sales forecasts, achieving revenue growth above plan.
• Led team development initiatives, mentoring and coaching direct reports to ensure continuous professional growth.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, US

• Collaborated with buyers and cross-functional teams to develop merchandising strategies that exceeded financial objectives for the athletic shoes category.
• Managed inventory flow, ensured on-time product delivery, and implemented effective exit strategies to maximize profitability.
• Developed and implemented an inventory management system to mitigate profit loss, optimize efficiency, and drive maximum margin returns. Successfully integrated it as an official corporate tool in 2016, ensuring.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, US

• Optimized product flow from planning to execution, leveraging consumer demographic data and category reviews to increase retail sales.
• Contributed to financial planning and forecasting by using Open-to-Buy and assortment tools to manage inventory lifecycle.
• Certified Corporate Trainer and Subject Matter Expert, responsible for onboarding and retraining teams during the go-live phase of corporate realignment to ensure a smooth transition and successful transformation.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, US

• Selected for a critical role in 2006-2008 corporate transformation project, tasked with overhauling internal systems and restructuring key positions to align with the company’s strategic vision.
• Lead market research and business intelligence efforts to drive data-driven decisions on product assortment, pricing, margin analysis, and fixture planning, ensuring alignment with business goals and maximizing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Assurance, vendors, and teams to maintain brand integrity, enforce brand standards, and optimize supply chain operations to meet forecasted objectives.
• Spearhead vendor negotiations, ad and promotional planning, and line reviews, leveraging deep product expertise to recommend strategic product selections, pricing strategies, and promotional tactics that enhance sales.

Sales Representative and home interior designer with expert product knowledge of home textiles and furnishings, decorative hardlines and interior finishing techniques. Specialist in custom designed home furnishings and interior design, client liaison and negotiations, product specifications, assortments and conceptualization. Responsible for producing.

Source developer and designer of corporate branded identities throughout Michigan and Indiana, including many local businesses, organizations and restaurants, in the form of softgoods, home items, logos, merchandising and promotional materials. Extensive use and development of objective technical instruction packages to include all pertinent production.

Leeds, GB

Designer and coordinator of the new Menswear Division, creating a branded line of private label menswear under the label Outdoor Gear® and developing collection graphic for NCAA Licensed Apparel. Brand implementation involved product and color research using Consultancy input from foreign markets and competitive shopping, forecasting, marketing while.

Graphic Designer in the creation of licensed collegiate, NBA, Coca-Cola®, Nascar, NHL and MLB sportswear, including color and garment development and fashion forecasting. Instrumental in designing and branding private label golf and outdoor line of menswear, made available nationwide. Private label developer for retail clientele including JC Penney.