Responsible for the oversight of demand forecasting, planning, and procurement of multiple finished product linesManagement of Operational aspects of product development; including QC/QA analysis, vendor evaluation and sourcing, material resource planning, vendor manuals, and costing and pricing developmentPlan, organize and direct the purchasing function, vendor evaluation, vendor management and governance. Lead the contract consultation and negotiation services including contract reviews, analysis, negotiation and contract lifecycle management for the Company’s products and servicesReconcile all demand/supply plans within financial plans and cash constraints to maximize working capitalImplement and execute on duty drawback program and C-TPAT certificationOversee recruiting and training of supply chain team: Purchasing Manager, buyers, plannersEstablished weekly meetings to foster collaboration and cohesion among Supply Chain team and touchpoint departmentsSuccesses:Contributed to successfully achieving a year one cost savings of over $200,000Directed immediate systems and process efficiencies accounting for hundreds of manpower hours savedCreated and implemented enhanced vendor communication and production tracking tools to increase on time and accurate vendor shippingIntroduced collaborative inter-departmental planning to add accountability and group decision making processes

Provided consultative direction and hands on execution in Vendor Management, Product Development and Sourcing for consumer based products companiesContributed strategic direction and implementation of Sales and Operations Planning activitiesEstablished and improved business processes and interdepartmental communication to add organizational efficienciesDeveloped measureable and meaningful Key Performance Indicators to increase organizational accountabilityImplemented category specific product sourcing and production planning insight as determined by client need

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Directed, monitored, and evaluated financial and operational strategies, objectives, and executionEnsured achievement of organizational goals in finance, operations, and inventory management Designed implemented, and facilitated global process for S&OP and accountability for managing and improving overall inventory turnover and developing the capabilities of the supply and demand planning resourcesManaged all vendor/supplier relationships and supply chain activitiesCreated new reporting, calendar, and dashboard templates for critical business function reviewDeveloped and implemented annual budgeting packages

Provided direction and guidance to both Sales and Production Planning groups for Taylor Made/Adidas Golf, SKINS Performance Clothing, and Jaco Clothing licensing programsResponsible for Sales and Operations development and managementOversaw vendor and inventory management for multiple brands in multiple channelsContributed to successfully managing customer expectations and company cash flow during exponential growth periodCollaborated with Sales and Marketing Management for product and account based planAligned Sales and Marketing promotional calendars with product delivery dates and adjusted inventory levelsManaged supply chain markersIdentified bottlenecks in supply chain in order to create cost saving opportunities Developed cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, development, and production around new product launchesEnsured product, pricing, distribution and timing of launches were in line with strategic objectives

Oversaw all sales and development functions for company’s key accountsResponsible for new product rollouts, sales representative management, customer relationship development, and order fulfillment, including EDI transactionsManaged all P&L and budget responsibilitiesDesigned and managed various sales plans and programs for both footwear and apparel productsMaximized revenue and margin goals Created sales and marketing strategies including in-store employee contests, co-op advertisements, GWPs, and SMU product to increase revenue and category distribution within account baseSenior Business Analyst2004 - 2005Created and implemented processes, procedures, and reporting for budgeting, forecasting, and purchasing decisionsInstalled a new ERP solution including vendors, validating business process, and user training

Managed full global sales forecast processCreate annual and monthly demand plans by business channelAnalyzed, reported, and communicated actual sales vs planIntegrated other departments including sales, manufacturing, finance, marketing, and product development into the sales forecast processImplemented collaborative forecasting with key accounts to formulate strategic buying plansEnsured proper inventory levels and distribution for multi-store chains as well as key single stores specialty shopsMaintained outstanding “in-stock” levels with key accounts through site visits, trade show meetings, and strong customer relationship managementLead initiative to integrate and train users on software packages aimed at improving in-house and sales representative forecasting accuracySuccessfully developed and maintained relationships with key account’s IT personnel and third party analysts to acquire industry retail sales data

Conducted market analysis to identify trends, market share, and inventory share in golf industry Used findings to evaluate the effectiveness of sales programs and promotions, product preferences, and regional sales coverageMaintained the company’s sales reporting systems. Successfully developed and implemented new sales reports to track progress against business plans and goalsCreatively planned the administration and implementation of the company’s sales programs and promotionsRepresented the company at promotional events such as trade shows, “demo days,” and golf tournamentsManaged the company’s sales territory management software system.Organized trade show and sales meeting logistics including product planning and coordination.Organized the distribution of salesmen samples, car-stock, and “demo” products.