Jim Walsh Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

BlueStar is the leading global distributor of solutions-based ADC, Mobility, Point-of-Sale, RFID, Digital Signage, and ID & Security technology. BlueStar works exclusively with value-added resellers, providing them with complete solutions, business development and marketing support. The company brings unequaled expertise to the market, offers award-winning technical support and is an authorized service center for a growing number of manufacturers.

Board members serve as advocates in the community for La Salle, and give input to the Director of Advancement on various fund raising activities such as the Annual Fund Drive, Camelot Auction, the Sports Stag and any major Capital Fund Drive.

Introduced supply chain initiatives by restructuring business-wide domestic and international operations and spearheading Best Practices and Six Sigma Green Belt process improvement projects. Built the Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Transportation and Import Compliance departments into cohesive teams that were responsive to all internal and external customers.

Reorganized the Product Managment, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Warehouse Operations departments into a cohesive team that was responsive to both Independent and Key Account (custom) customers. Developed and implemented internal controls for Purchasing and Operations to be able to report financial status to managment and SEC, and to stay compliant with customer requirements, banking covenants, and governmental regulations. Created new ways to "touch the customer" by implementing integrated marketing programs to increase effectiveness of promotions, catalogs and customer contact. Leader of several cross-funtional teams to improve organizational effectiveness, accountability, and logistics in the warehouse.

Redesigned all purchasing processes, developed support programs and negotiated contracts for store operations that increased the effectiveness of store management. Team Leader of Purchasing & Accounting committee that automated the supply chain process. Restructured the existing supply chain network for 51 geographically dispersed stores. Leader of the Product Development Team, which introduced many innovative concepts and products that increased sales and profits, including custom packaging to create brand awareness.

Responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of the Merchandising Department including: detailed business plans, budgeting, new product development, pricing, sourcing, contract negotiations, 852-page Source Book catalog, assortment planning of 20,000+ items, and all buying related functions. Restructured entire Department of 30+ people: developed Analyst and Product Manager positions, and reduced both head count and SG&A percent.

As senior member of the Marketing Department, was responsible for Product/Brand Management, Packaging, Database Marketing, Market Research Library, Training, Advertising Department, Photography, Showroom, Store Set-Up, Trade Shows, and the Print Shop. Responsible for strategic planning, market research, financial analysis, sales forecasting, pricing/promotions, packaging and new product development of both Magnalite cookware and Chicago Cutlery product lines.

Responsible for the development of strategic business plans and marketing plans of seven Home Store Departments including: Housewares, Toys, Sporting Goods, Food, Candy, Wine and Pharmacy.

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Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology

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