Recruited as the Director of Purchasing and promoted to VP role after former VP retired. Manage all aspects of inventory replenishment including financial inventory management and inbound logistics for two Missouri distribution facilities; average, company-wide inventory of $45MM, annual spend of $400MM. Develop and oversee the execution of short and long term objectives for the purchasing department, consisting of seven employees.

Manage a team of nine diverse employees to drive company inventory levels below class level budget while maintaining service to customers. Develop and manage inventory to yearly class level budgets. Work with cross-functional partners to develop and manage profit improvement projects.