Greg Hauser Email & Phone Number

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

Served as part of purchasing team responsible for point-of-sale materials purchased for nation’s third largest tobacco company. Provided production support and on-time delivery of 15 brands and chain store plans on year-round basis (~$5M in value). Coordinated filing of samples for historical tracking. Developed and purchased all displays. Maintained sales tax data of purchased items for finance.-Developed printing specifications with various production processes and substrates for vendors submitting request for proposal (RFP) bids, ensuring fair bidding process. Achieved cost savings for ITG Brands by securing best possible pricing and lead times. -Provided brand managers with graphic arts / production guidance, helping to produce a feasible finished product.-Issued and tracked purchase orders using SAP from multiple suppliers, connecting purchase orders to all delivery / shipment systems.-Tracked purchases, ensuring a low-price system.-Signage Managed and assisted in development of new techniques, production and purchase of exterior choroplast signs ensuring ITG had the highest quality exterior signage.-Oversaw production and purchase of interior extrusions for both ITG and competitive fixtures.-Drove development of new concepts for permanent point-of-sale, including lighted channel , faux neons, and LED signage, giving ITG Brands a cutting edge in the marketplace. -Assisted in development and maintenance of supplier guideline POS procurement standards for ITG Brands / Fontem which helped maintain quality standards. -Directed and maintained color standard masters, ensuring most consistent color possible between multiple projects.-Managed production and purchase of high-value foil stamped coupons, helping to minimize fraud in the marketplace. -Coordinated delivery schedules and ensured accuracy of quantities purchased for national marketing campaigns, meeting brand distribution deadlines.

Rural Hall, Nc

• Managed internal customer projects from initial idea to delivery, including multiple displays of several different parts• Projects ranged in value from $5K to over $5M• Purchased all materials and services needed to complete projects, from corrugated board, printed litho sheets (including press approvals) and plastic display components to required outside services.