Matthew Powers Email & Phone Number

Portsmouth, Nh, Us

Stratham, New Hampshire, United States

Accountable for managing the supply for an international hockey company selling to retailers and DTC. I work closely with demand planning, logistics, and sales ops to ensure we have the best product available at the right time. Categories include; Bags, Custom MyBauer Sticks/Equipment Lacrosse Heads, Headwear, and Apparel.Platforms used would include SAP, Anaplan, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Egnyte, ICE, and other web based platformsOther daily tasks include analyzing tracking files, on time delivery rates, and maintaining a good rapport with vendors throughout Asia, Europe, and different parts of the Americas.

Exeter, New Hampshire

Custom hockey categories include; Goalie Protective, Sticks, Helmets, Team Apparel, and EquipmentProduction planning for Hockey/Lacrosse Bags, Maverik Lacrosse Heads/Accessories, Headwear, Apparel, and Street HockeyOrganize and develop tracking files shared with vendors/sales on a daily basisWorking with SAP, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Egnyte, ICE, Anaplan, and other web based platformsDirect contact with the Demand Planning and Sourcing teams to review forecast, capacity constraints, and production plans

Exeter, New Hampshire

Creating custom orders for NCAA, NAHL, and many other leagues throughout the United StatesMerchandising the showroom, where all new product lines for hockey are displayedManaging day-to-day orders for teams, retail stores, and vendors throughout the United StatesWorking with SAP and other web based platforms specifically used to control inventory and the allocation of product.Adjusting large orders, while recommending like product to complete sales, or make additional sales.

Northwood, New Hampshire

Responsible for handling day-to-day sales from initial contact with the customer to final sale. Attending national conferences and expos manning booths for various showcases dealing directly with B2B sales. Used my background in visual merchandising to better display the booth creating a more interactive experience for the customer. Used customer referrals to better business techniques creating more connections with local businesses ultimately creating more sales.Maintained customer and prospect databases that tracked interactions, sales, and various other tasks.

Greenland, New Hampshire

Experience in Shipping/Receiving including organizing and merchandising shipments of 50+ cartons while using a POS system. Led huddles and other employee interactions including sneaker launches with 60+ customers creating sales of $50K in a single day. Created floor displays in a manor that increased sales, all while allowing the customer to interact with various sections of the store. Adjusted inventory while constantly updating products on and off the floor, understanding what was in the store was key to customer experience.The Employee Store closed May 2014

Dealt specifically with patient care and customer service. Understanding healthcare programs and locating patient information. Competent in Office, Outlook, as well as many other computer programs needed for patient access. Excellent communication skills when dealing with Physicians, Nurses, Security, Patients, Guests, and other staff.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Helped improve the customer feedback section of Regaalo's newly launched amazon co-opAnalyzed target markets to better understand consumersProvided insight for future endeavors

South Portland, Maine

Maintained floor displays, focusing on presentation of all displays and making sure they were appealing to the customer.Managed inventory including at least six different footwear brands (Nike, Adidas, Puma, Converse, Jordan, Sketchers).Excellent customer service leading in sales and add on sales. All pay was commission based, which drove up individual sales.