Kenneth Wise Email & Phone Number

Over 30 brands including Biofreeze, Perform, TheraBand, Cramer, TheraPearl, Active Ankle, Prossage, Pedigenix, Stromgren Athletics, Bon Vital, Sammons-Preston, Days, Homecraft, Rolyan, and private label, as well as latex rubber and non-latex rubber banding, sheeting, and tubing serving the medical, athletic, military, industrial, and many other markets. Responsible for overseeing global package engineering including primary through tertiary and display package sourcing, design, and PDQ assembly. Plus overseeing product engineering specification builds across a multitude of assorted products to multiple retail, e-commerce, clinical, and international market channels. Also responsible for GTIN assignments and allocation across key brands

Archbold, Oh, Us

Entered as Buyer of commodity goods, packaging, and specialty purchasing / planning for a multi-plant metals manufacturer / distributor. Exceeded performance expectations within first 90-days, earning expanded job title and responsibilities to include Import Logistics. Promoted to New Project Manager / Inside Sales inside two years of hire to help pilot business into expanded product areas and other new opportunities while maintaining Import Logistics responsibilities. Managed comprehensive catalog project across multiple departments, completing on-time and within budget. Six months later, responsibilities grew to oversee Marketing, venturing into direct mail, event planning, trade shows & website efforts. Then promoted to direct the start-up of brand development and direction of a newly created product category within the business which required new market penetration strategies and distribution models. Responsible for National Media campaigns to promote product awareness within a guerilla budget. One year later was charged to a new position within company, requiring internal communication across all departments as well as building new relationship strategies with existing supplier base. Responsible for improving raw steel material, manufactured, assembled, and purchased goods flow from source to outbound distribution (Domestic and International) in a faster, leaner, more economical fashion. Created 12 month plan to reduce inventories by 15%+, and reduced Slow Moving and Obsolete Inventory by over 80% in just six months. New Project Management (Sales / Purchasing) responsibilities were re-added to revitalize and grow a product category within the business – increased customer base and sales by 20%Six months later, Marketing and Export Logistics responsibilities were added due to stagnation and demand.

Project Management, Product Sourcing, Logistics, and Supplier Matching (re-location transition employment)

Claire Burke, VitaBath, Kid Care, Simple Elegance, Waverly Home, and private label brands.Responsible for the product development, sourcing, purchasing, manufacturing, package design / engineering, and distribution to various retail markets including Department, Specialty / Gift, Food / Drug / Mass, and Club StoresCradle-to-Grave position for Strategic Project Management from product ideation through DC delivery and beyond for a turn-around / start-up company purchase of $65M Home Décor / Personal Care businessCreated and maintained RFI’s, RFQ’s, Bills of Materials (BOM), Forecasting, and Time-Lines on continuous basis for both on-going business improvement as well as seasonal new product launches every three monthsDefined Materials, Packaging, Quality Standards and inspection methods. Created test methods for both product and packaging to ensure best possible product to be delivered. Inventory planning and scheduling coordination.Attended on-site start-ups (both domestic and international) of key elements in production to ensure quality and timeliness. Often trouble shooting and problem-solving situations on-line for efficiency and time maintenance

Bath & Body Works, Bath & Body Works at Home, Victoria Secret Fragrance, and The White Barn Candle CompanyCradle-to-Grave position for Strategic Project Management from product ideation through DC delivery and beyondResponsibilities included for sourcing, new product development, managing strategic supplier relationships for cost effective fulfillment of direct and indirect material and service needs within designated categories for this company during its growth years from a $120 million to $1.3 billion annual sales company. Streamlining several processes and departments along the wayDefined Materials, Packaging, Quality Standards and inspection methods. Created test methods for both product and packaging to ensure best possible product to be delivered. Inventory planning and scheduling coordination. Attended on-site start-ups (both domestic and international) of key elements in production to ensure quality and timeliness. Often trouble shooting and problem-solving situations on-line for efficiency and time maintenanceSourced, coordinated, and contracted over 200 suppliers and contract manufacturers from around the worldAuthored comprehensive Vendor Shipping and Routing Guidelines for several businesses that streamlined increased efficient product delivery to the DC for optimal flow through the DC