Tom Decker Email & Phone Number

Largo, Florida, Us

Responsible for product development, marketing, and procurement for a paint applicator company that manufactures and imports for Lowe’s and the Professional paint channel. ➢ Developed a forecasting and purchasing system from scratch to better manage our inventory needs and costs.➢ Managed procurement process for raw materials and finished goods, sourcing products both domestically and internationally.➢ Implemented a “blanket order” process with vendors to secure volatile raw materials from China. ➢ Developed new brand positioning and packaging for our professional and DIY brands.

Mooresville, Nc, Us

Sourcing and Vendor Management responsibilities for following categories- each with over $700 million in sales.➢ Paint Applicator➢ Paint➢ Stain ➢ Rough Electrical, Wiring Devices, Extension Cords, and Power Tool Accessory category.

Mooresville, Nc, Us

Brand management responsibility for: (1) assortment branding strategy; (2) positioning of the Lowe’s corporate brand; and (3) licensing, proprietary brands, and packaging. Lead team of 8 direct reports and a branding agency.

P&L Brand Management responsibility for the second largest brand in the H.J. Heinz portfolio, Ore-Ida Potatoes, with $450 million sales and $25 million budget.

Stockholm, Se

Us

Trade Marketing Manager (1994-1996)Associate Manager, Finance Analytics (1990-1992)

Full Athletic Scholarship To Play Football. Earned 1St Team All-Acc In Baseball, Drafted By Cleveland Indians And Played 2 Years Professional Baseball In Minor League.

Masters In Sports Management

Mba With Focus In Marketing