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Sidney, New York

Focus is on back end logistics in support of school and dated point of purchase displays, 3PL fulfillment interface and sourcing. Cross site project management. Responsibilities include:- Chair and document after action reviews. Hold cross site team members accountable for process improvements, effective supplier interfacing, drive logistical opportunities and cost control.- Work effectively with vendors and cross site teams that follow different processes to ensure successful execution of display shipments to retail customers.- Hold merchandising cross site operational project kick off meetings- Project lead merchandising development projects.

Sidney, New York

Managed 8 direct reports which included Merchandising specialists, Project Leaders and a Technician. Oversee and manage the day to day merchandising activities within the department for fast-paced projects with short cycle times. Projects supported consisted in the development of wire, corrugate and injected molded point of purchase merchandisers with multi-million dollar budgets for major accounts such as Office Max, Staples, Office Depot, Wal*Mart and Kmart. Perform Project Leader role for complex projects that are cross - site and / or new to internal processes. Responsibilities included: - Working with Sales to define and document customer merchandising requirements and product mix, develop project timelines using MS Project software, assign project team, hold others accountable as needed throughout project to ensure on time delivery to the customer. - Lead the development of the merchandiser, graphics, plan-o-grams, instruction sheets, bills of materials and fulfillment. Insure products, merchandisers are built and shipped together to meet customer in store date.- Experience in AS 400 and SAP operating systems. - Supported several integration activities that resulted from acquisitions

Sidney, New York

Project Leader for merchandising and product development projects. Projects were cross site / cross functional in support of merchandising development, product availability and fulfillment. Utilized MS Project software, identified key dates and held others accountable as required to meet customer delivery date. Led improvement projects and documented internal processes as needed

Sidney, New York

Worked with Industrial Design and suppliers to develop display prototypes. Created specifications, instruction sheets, performed ship tests and ensured all measures were taken for successful store execution. Developed bills of materials and process instructions that clearly communicated build requirements to manufacturing.

Sidney, New York

Supervised and managed over 60 union employees and 3 administrative employees during peak season. Responsible for the training of full time and seasonal employees. Developed and maintained department budgets, insure inventory accuracy, safety, negotiations, preventive maintenance, procurement of hot stamping foils, continuous improvement and cost cutting activities. Work cell included various pieces of foil stamping equipment, Muller Martini saddle stitchers, hand assembly work and die storage area. Was an active member in the Foil Stamping and Embossing Association. Led the effort with direct reports to receive the following awards in competition - 1994 FSEA Bronze award1995FSEA Silver award1996FSEA Gold award

Sidney, New York

Supervised 40 employees: met schedules critical to downstream operations. Equipment used included FIAB heat sealers, Kluge, Kolbus, Heidelburg, Chandler and Price foil stamping and embossing equipment. Kolbus sheeters, Kugler punch presses, Polar cutters and labeling equipment.

Sidney, New York

Responsible for directing 19 employees: scheduled product through 7 heat-seal machines. Requisitioned raw materials needed to build products. Equipment used included Seal-Pac, Thermatron heat sealers and Kolbus sheeters.