• Leader in Housewares, Home Organization, Travel accessories, Pet products.• Streamlined portfolio, negotiated payment terms and promoted spending transparency to support cross-disciplinary goals.• Managed and developed relationships with suppliers to attain maximum cost efficiency and leverage buying power.• Developed and implemented strategic purchasing procedures and control systems to reduce direct costs and carrying costs.• Oversee all global operations, sourcing and product development in China, Vietnam, India, Europe and USA.• Supervise supply chain and logistics of 1500+ containers to USA as well as Direct Import and POE shipments.• Direct Social and Global Compliance initiatives with global manufacturing plants to ensure requirements.• Head Forecasting & Demand Planning and procurement ensuring proper inventory levels, turns and cash flow for 2000+ products for major retail chains with annual sales revenue of $135M.• Lead sourcing initiatives of diverse product categories ranging from kitchenware, tabletop, housewares, home organization, soft lines, travel and pet products.• Manage 5 directors and 6 staff members combined in our USA Headquarters, China, India and Vietnam office.• Accomplished to increase cash flow by 5% and inventory turns by 2% implementing proper SOP for inventory control and managing weekly demand planning meetings by end of fiscal year 2019.• Achieved increase in net margins of 6% by implementation of proper SOP for distribution and procurement, identifying new vendors, negotiating better costs and payment terms with manufacturers.• Lead implementation of new sources in other global regions allowing for elimination of newly imposed tariffs and obtaining better COGS.• Launch of two divisions in 2020 and 2022 which resulted in sales revenues of $10M year to date.• Lead increase of sales revenue with implementation and award of planogram business with Walmart Corporation and Target Corporation in 2022 with sales of $14M.

• North America Leader in Kitchenware and Housewares.• Managed all global operations and sourcing departments in North America, China, Vietnam and India.• Lead all Social and Global Compliance initiatives with all global manufacturing plants and service providers.• Oversaw all 3PL operations in USA and Canada.• Supervised all B2B and B2C operations as it pertains to tracking logistics of orders from point of origin to our 3PL and shipment to all customers.• Directed Product Development department ensuring that all products designed and manufactured are in compliance with all Federal and State legislations and regulations.• Oversaw all imports and exports ensuring that all transactions are in compliance with US Customs and in accordance with proper HTSU codes.• Lead various departments both in New Jersey headquarters and three offices in in China overseeing product development, product management, global and social compliance, global logistics and supply chain, demand planning and purchasing.• Established 95% efficiency in management of global manufacturing plant in China, Vietnam and India for major retail chains in North America, Latin America and Europe.• Directed forecasting with global replenishment teams, sales analysts and production managers to manage production schedules for 2000+ products for Walmart, Target, and major retail chains with annual sales revenue of $58M.• Implemented renegotiating prices with current factories in China with reduction gained of 8% in 2018.• Initiated and managed in 5 months time 6 new factories in India and 4 factories in Vietnam to transition manufacturing of several commodities due to impact of new tariff rates introduced by US government.• Implemented new purchasing strategy in 4th quarter of 2018 and restructured demand planning initiatives giving company better negotiations and reduction in costs for 2019.• Direct report of 8 managers in USA and 4 China offshore offices.

•• Manufacturer in Kitchenware and Housewares.• Manage and lead "bringing manufacturing back to USA" initiative with, implementing first automated manufacturing plant and distribution center (275K sq Ft.) of stainless-steel trashcans.• Established 95% efficiency in production for manufacturing plant in USA with projected sales for 2018 set at $8M.• Direct forecasting with global replenishment teams, sales analysts and production managers to manage production schedules for 3000+ product for Walmart, Target, and major retail chains in USA and 35 countries with annual sales revenue of $350M.• Sourced, negotiated, contract and procurement of capital equipment, raw materials, packaging, services with global and domestic suppliers for locations in USA and China with annual procurement of $250M.• Lead business development for Latin America and Caribbean market resulting in sales increase of 15%.• Created, designed and marketed E-commerce (B2C) project for Kitchentrend and SimplyKleen brands.• Reduced expenses in 2016 by 15% and 2017 by 18% by implementing internal operational processes for packaging design, re-negotiations of contracts, sourcing new global and domestic suppliers.• Created and implemented incentives for employees by creating annual performance review procedure resulting in reduced turnover by 5% in 2016 and 2% in 2017.• Manage social, global and product safety compliance for commodities and manufacturing plants in USA and China resulting in reduction of non-compliance chargebacks by 25% and 99% satisfactory factory audits.• Source and product management and development resulting in increase of sales of $75M.• Negotiated, contracted and managed all inbound / outbound logistics, warehousing and distribution for imports, exports, 3PL, B2B / B2C customers in China and USA with total 750K sq Ft. of distribution center.• Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.

• Manufacturer and Importer of Seasonal Apparel & Pet Apparel, Toys and Products.• Created and managed product development and sales for two product divisions of seasonal and pet supplies.• Managed R&D of 800 original designs for seasonal Halloween & pet supplies and apparel brands.• Implemented all marketing sales strategies creating industry themed programs which provided dollars to purchase discounts, and yearly sales tier incentive programs resulting in increased market share of our brands.• Increased yearly sales of company from $250K in 2011 to $12.4M domestically and $4.8M international by 2014.• Directed global sourcing and product development of two divisions from design and creation to manufacturing and pricing of product.• Negotiated, contracted and managed all freight both inbound/ outbound for international and domestic logistic distribution in B2B and B2C ranging from carriers, forwarders, freight forwarders in 100K sq Ft Distribution center.• Established all operations regarding import review, consolidations of shipments and properly providing harmonized tariff codes to brokers for proper US Customs clearance of imports resulting in increase in sales revenue.• Created B2C (e-commerce) business development with portals like Amazon, eBay, Zulily.com for Magik Costumes.com and Stellar Pet Boutique.com.• Designed and managed all aspects of consumer product safety regulations implementing complete program of protocols for third-party laboratory testing with accredited oversee laboratories.• Defined strategy and business plan by meeting on quarterly basis factories to review procedures of manufacturing of products and create new products for each year while being global /social compliant.,• Built strategic alliances with overseas factories to ensure quality, global compliance, and on time in full shipping.• Evaluated performance, adjusted strategies and maintained agile, sustainable operations.

• Managed Supply Chain and Logistics / Procurement department with annual procurement category of $18.5 million and sales revenue of $28.3M• Supervised sales department and national sales representatives to ensure sales and commitments timely.• Managed major sales accounts (Amscan, AHI Retail, Target Stores, Spirit Halloween) with annual sales of $12.5M.• Directed product development & design department to create new Halloween costumes, wigs, accessories based on trends for coming season.• Negotiated pricing, manufacturing, production schedules, lead-times, MOQ's, and quality assurance with overseas manufacturers.• Negotiated freight with carriers, international forwarders for both import, export and domestic distribution for B2B large retail chains and 3PL in 200K sq. ft. distribution center.• Restructured procurement department by implementing monthly forecasting, sourcing new factories, negotiating pricing and payment terms resulting in increased in stock levels and 40% increase in sales revenue.• Reorganized import department by consolidating overseas shipments, adding new freight forwarders, US customs brokers resulting in faster customs clearance and delivery to distribution centers.• Reduced expenses by $420K by correctly classifying product based on US Customs classifications of Halloween and novelty products.• Implemented safety protocols and new quality control/assurance department while utilizing third party laboratories in United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China.• Built strategic alliances with overseas factories to ensure quality, global compliance, and on time in full shipping.• Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.• Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.• Defined, implemented and revised operational policies and guidelines.• Monitored office workflow and administrative processes.

• Manufacturer of Seasonal Apparel, Accessories and Toys• Managed purchasing/import department in costumes seasonal apparel division with annual purchase of $59.5M• Worked with U.S sales managers and production managers to ensure timely requisitions and stock levels• Managed all domestic Halloween sales programs for major retail chain like Walmart, Target, Party City• Negotiated freight contracts with carriers and 3PL for West coast storage and distribution of customer orders• Directed forecasting of annual sales and in-stock levels for timely replenishment of merchandise• Supervised all overseas shipments to ensure consolidations of cargo from different ports in Asia and India• Sourced new factories overseas, negotiated pricing, lead-times, MOQ's, and ensure quality assurance.• Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.• Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.• Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.• Improved inspection policies to increase quality of raw materials and finished goods.

• Managed domestic and international team with category of 4K products with annual purchasing of $25.8 million.• Coordinated with international suppliers all aspects relating to sourcing, manufacturing, quality, and production of product lines.• Initiated program between suppliers and logistic department for import of products required for domestic DC and POE programs.• Negotiated rates with truckers, 3PL's, tracked carriers for domestic distribution.• Forecasted monthly and annual sales in order to maintain target of $1.8M in inventory for domestic DC.• Worked with domestic and international sales teams in availability and sourcing of products.• Negotiated pricing, lead-times, product specifications, and EOQ to maximize profit margin.• Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.• Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.• Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.• Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.• Worked with clients to resolve claim issues quickly and efficiently.

Procured non-perishable grocery products for the Midwest and New Orleans Division warehouses at a service level of 97.2% while maintaining a yearly turn of 18.3.Reduced inventory by $15.2M in the Midwest and New Orleans Divisions.Exercised vendor management techniques for price brackets, promotions, new item trends and agile servicing.

Managed purchasing and vendor/ supplier communications with overseas manufacturers for the timely importation of sewing machine parts and accessories.

Managed import department for all importations from USA, Japan and Brazil for automotive trucks and parts.