Steve Schaper Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Greater St. Louis

Greater St. Louis Area

Responsible for oversight of five hub locations in Western North America.

Greater St. Louis Area

Responsible for managing all sales and operational aspects of 6 branch locations in Missouri and Illinois. Direct Reports included branch managers and account executives. Complete P/L responsibility including participation in the annual budget and goal setting process. In addition, oversee compliance with all applicable regulatory guidelines including: FDA, DOT, Billing Documentation, Board of Pharmacy and Joint Commission guideline compliance.

Responsible for providing leadership as well as operational and sales direction for 10 branch locations throughout 5 states in the Midwest Area. Developed and managed all aspects of an annual operating plan in excess of $35M. • Achieved Six Sigma cost savings target in excess of $1.1M.• Reduced year over year SG&A expense by $350K.• Managed the opening of four new branches and the closure of two underperforming sites.• Participated in planning the consolidation of two billing… Show more Responsible for providing leadership as well as operational and sales direction for 10 branch locations throughout 5 states in the Midwest Area. Developed and managed all aspects of an annual operating plan in excess of $35M. • Achieved Six Sigma cost savings target in excess of $1.1M.• Reduced year over year SG&A expense by $350K.• Managed the opening of four new branches and the closure of two underperforming sites.• Participated in planning the consolidation of two billing centers.• Implemented a variety of corporate programs including: Distribution Playbook, Sales Playbook, Purchasing Consolidation, On Call Consolidation, Six Sigma and Lean initiatives.• Improved safety performance by reducing preventable vehicle accidents, recordable injuries and preventing lost workday cases.• JCAHO accreditation with minimal recommendations - successful completion of all FDA, DOT, and internal Safety assessments. Show less

Director, Home Medical Equipment, Home Infusion, and Private Duty NursingAccountable for three cost centers and a hospital based retail storefront with a combined operating budget of $30M. Provide direction to each product line in order to achieve financial goals, maintain regulatory compliance and meet the needs of the community through service excellence.• Implemented automated performance management system to facilitate improved employee evaluations.• Oversaw termination of… Show more Director, Home Medical Equipment, Home Infusion, and Private Duty NursingAccountable for three cost centers and a hospital based retail storefront with a combined operating budget of $30M. Provide direction to each product line in order to achieve financial goals, maintain regulatory compliance and meet the needs of the community through service excellence.• Implemented automated performance management system to facilitate improved employee evaluations.• Oversaw termination of sub-contractual relationship resulting in unprecedented growth for the Home Medical Equipment product line.• Negotiated preferred vendor pricing resulting in substantial vendor rebates. Show less

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Activities and Societies: Athletic Department Work Study Program

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