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Acquisition integration

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Directed all aspects of operations including development, implementation, financial integration, customer orientation and strategic planning. Also handled personnel development, growth and retention. • Improved sales from $100M to $300M while integrating new product category and product line additions.• Managed several acquisitions totalling over $200M. Reduced overall operating costs and reduced headcount by absorbing/consolidating functions.• Transformed the business to handle growth through staffing changes, cost control, service revitalization and scheduling.• Installed new forecasting systems and methodologies to provide better budgeting and increase customer satisfaction.• Reduced inventories while improving internal and external customer service metrics.• Increased cash flow by improving inventory turns and reducing costs.• Consolidated logistics functions to improve warehouse and distribution while lowering costs and improving vendor scorecards.

Wichita, Kansas Area

Developed small import department with few vendors and grew it into the company’s sales and profit leader. Integrated imports with domestic operations.• Improved sales from $30M to $200M.• Added multiple new product categories and product lines.• Managed several acquisitions and divestitures.• Sourced factories throughout Asia to reduce costs, support new products and growth.• Started fulfillment operation to meet the demand of major retailers.• Instituted total quality program encompassing overseas suppliers and internal/external customers.