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Accomplished operations leader with 20+ years of proven experience overseeing global sourcing, supply, and inventory management operations for a Fortune 500 corporation. Leverages expertise in strategic planning and multi-year forecasting. Bringing added value in supporting rapid revenue growth, ensuring 100% alignment between pre-season and in-season metrics, as well as with market and industry trends.Energetic, Self-starting, Resourceful, Innovative.Through individual growth, mentoring, and team development, regularly exceed self and organizational goals.Skilled at consensus building and bridging diverse viewpoints.Accomplished public speaker. Creative problem solver with solid experience in forecasting, marketing, budgeting, financial analysis, and people management.Community leader.Core Competencies and Interests:Sourcing & Supply OperationsStrategic Planning & ForecastingMarket & Business Trend AnalysisProject & Program ManagementMulti-Year Forecasting & ProjectionsGlobal Resource & Team CoordinationCross-Functional CollaborationTeam Leadership & ManagementSupporting Revenue GrowthNative Plants and WildlifeEnvironmental EducationPartnered Conservation of Natural ResourcesDiversity & InclusionIf you would like to contact me, I can be reached at mdegroot01@sbcglobal.net

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