Expanded into a global role as a result of the acquisition of HD Supply Power Solutions ($2B) by Anixter ($6B). Responsible for implementing category management and growing the commodities business across all divisions of Anixter.Assumed the role of a business owner with full P&L responsibility with emphasis on sales, gross margin, inventory turns, and EBITDAInfluenced supplier strategy and executed the supplier portfolioMade key decisions on sourcing and developing new suppliers, and negotiating terms

Developed and implemented merchandising objectives, sales plans and budgets for commodities. Researched and analyzed sales trends, history, revenues, inventory, and other business components to forecast business needs and trends. Planned and coordinated merchandise flow-through. Ensured price optimization in buying agreements with vendors. Oversaw the supplier management strategy and worked to source and rationalize suppliers to meet the business needs.Assumed the role of a business owner and had full P&L responsibility with emphasis on sales, gross margin, inventory turns and EBITDADeveloped strategies and business plans for commodities, supported by executable initiatives that deliver results in line with short and long-term goalsExecuted the business review process. Determined which items to send to product line review; when new products would be included in the assortment mix; leveraged supplier relationships to optimize assortment; and worked with key support functions to ensure completionEnsured accurate and competitive pricing across the categoryDetermined product pricing guidelines consistent with pricing strategyMade key decisions on sourcing and developing new suppliers, and negotiating termsCollaborated with purchasing and operations on forecasting and supply chain set-up for all merchandising for current and new programsManaged all supplier strategies

Responsible for developing and delivering on a profitable growth strategy, operational plan and financial objectives. Implemented the planning for business performance review to develop supplier negotiations. Created operational plans and worked with key merchandising and field resources to drive item selection and pricing.Managed the financial targets for commodities and influenced assorted guidelines and parametersCollaborated with purchasing and operations on forecasting and supply chain set-up for all merchandising for current and new programs. Managed supplier strategy (e.g. import vs domestic, national vs local, branded vs proprietary, etc.)Ensured accurate and competitive pricing across commoditiesOversaw visual representation of the product lines in all marketing material including catalogsEnsured compliance with applicable regulations from governing agencies, including Federal and State Import/Export Regulations

Lead and directed sourcing strategy through consolidation and rationalization within HD Supply extending into each line of business. Directed internal and external policies and processes to ensure an integrated sourcing system that met customer requirements, minimized total supply chain cost, maximized supply chain effectiveness including conforming to established quality standards and established an inventory flow that was responsive to the needs of the business.Developed and lead long-term strategic sourcing initiativesSet goals and oversaw each sourcing objective in terms of quality and cost savingsLead and directed the negotiation and strategies for HD Supply through harmonization, consolidation and rationalizationServed as liaison for sourcing initiatives with vendors and the fieldCoordinated vendor negotiations and price changesBuilt strong relationships to execute sourcing strategyDeveloped and executed on SOAR across assigned product categories

Responsible for the overall operations, P&L and service activities of the Water Management Services (WMS) division throughout the US working directly with Senior Utility Management to predict revenue losses and structure programs best suited to recapture these revenuesWork directly with meter manufacturers to develop relationships with municipalities and investor owned utilities to structure (turnkey) solution programs in small, intermediate and large meter installations

Responsible for the operation of regional offices for all service activities and personnel for Schlumberger RMSDesigned and implemented statistical software to predict revenue losses from meter degradation and develop solution packages for utilities to recover revenue losses

Responsible for the regional offices and Water Management Services sub metering, O&M, environmental engineering and corrosion engineering services with emphasis on developing and expanding the contract operation services throughout the SoutheastDeveloped training programs and revised installation procedures for the metering division personnel involved in AMR and Scan Disk metering and sub metering systems

Directed the Marketing and Development departments in the pursuit of revenue generating activities including research, development and the promotion of marketable services in a regulatory and non-regulatory environment for (157) water and waste water utilitiesInitiated a relationship with developers, municipalities, etc. to expand their service areas with a goal of 100% used and useful status with the FPSCResponsible for directing the efforts of 110 personnel and the daily operations of (43) water and waste water systems including plant operations, collection/distribution, maintenance, customer service and construction activities

Directed the efforts of the engineering staff in the design and construction activates of ASME and ANSI class pipe, pipe supports and instrumentationResolved construction fabrication and installation discrepancies in regard to design modifications and non-conformance

Responsible for the ASME and ANSI class pipe and pipe supports inside containment