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Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

Driving supply chain improvement processes for national air ambulance company through implementation of measurable metrics and reporting to identify savings opportunities and increase profitability- Lead and execute strategic sourcing projects for assigned category areas including market evaluations, supplier negotiations, supplier selection and implementation- Manage a team of Buyers responsible for oversight and support of all non-aircraft related purchase orders for both direct product and indirect service categories- Conduct analysis and develop strategies to achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels by identifying opportunity areas such as product standardization and supplier consolidation- Oversee all spend activity and purchase requests to determine proper action plan for all purchases

Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States

- Lead the negotiation and contract management of large-scale, enterprise-wide purchase agreements supporting Fleet, Supply Chain, Physical Security, Store Operations and Energy business groups.- Develop a strategic category plan based on an understanding of business goals and objectives, the supply market and competitive benchmarking. Effectively document, communicate and gain buy-in across the organization to ensure alignment.- Proactively strategize with business and technical owners to understand the needs of the organization.- Lead cross functional teams to develop meaningful requirements to ensure quality responses from suppliers.- Research and develop adequate sources of supply. Lead cross functional supplier selection activities through management of formal RFP, RFQ and RFI processes.- Perform required business analysis with a strategic focus on total cost of ownership.- Provide fact-based recommendations to executive level management.- Continuously seek out cost savings opportunities and lead efforts to realize those savings.

Greenwood Village, Co

• Successfully manage all key performance metrics of the Ski and Snowboard Hardgoods, Winter Accessories and Sunglasses categories including annual Sales of $80M, Gross Margin, Receipts, Turn and Aged Inventory • Assortment planning: Complete competitive analysis of all branded & private brand assortments, attend regional and national trade shows, analyze sales trends, and identify emerging opportunities. Develop robust business strategies by establishing strong relationships with a vast vendor community and regional store operations teams to bring forward the best assortment, value and experience for the customer in stores and for eCommerce• Negotiate and update vendor agreements on a yearly basis, including program allowances/entitlements• Manage, develop and lead the category support team of 7-10 people to achieve highest possible results

Buyer for Fishing Department

• Develop and maintain financial plans for Ski, Snowboard and Ski Accessory departments through analysis of business trends and other outside influences. Manage the Open to Buy for the departments by tracking and approving all purchase orders through a PO log and utilizing multiple reporting tools• Maintain strong relationship with Buyers for the categories to plan assortments and product flow in order to maximize sales and margin while turning the product through the stores and maintaining seasonal inventory levels

• Assist multiple buyers and departments by utilizing great time management skills in developing and maintaining assortments, building SKU’s, creating/tracking purchase orders through our supply chain and monitoring sales. • Create and proof all offers for advertising considering departmental sales and margin goals. Work within the cross-functional team to maintain proper inventory levels to support those offers

Englewood, Co

• Monitor inventory levels for future advertising for 10 departments through in-depth analysis of product levels, forecasted sales, additional future advertising plans and existing orders to assure stores are in stock, maximizing sales potential and customer satisfaction when ad runs. Communicate with cross-functional team all inventory concerns prior to ads to establish action plan to deliver advertised product to all stores

• Manage all store operations to assure merchandise is accurately received and customer services are completed. Ensure all store merchandise is properly displayed including apparel and equipment according to plan-o-grams and other merchandising standards sent from Retail Support Office along with proper signing of entire store• Responsible for daily operations of golf specialty store including opening and closing responsibilities, managing a daily staff of up to 12 employees, helping customers, and assuring the highest levels of customer service

Highlands Ranch, Co

• Manage all aspects for Outside Services staff of 6-8 employees including: scheduling, monitoring budget, providing performance feedback and counseling and supporting golf tournaments• Manage day to day operations of the golf shop including: ensuring highest level of customer satisfaction, maintaining premises, preparing bank deposits, assisting the golf shop staff and • Provide private and group instruction