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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Managing store operations including, purchasing, shipping and receiving. Maintaining store displays and visual merchandising. overseeing store maintenance and indirect spend.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Paul’s Tools is a marketer and leader of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and system solutions for professional users performing critical tasks. Products and services include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions for vehicle dealerships and repair centers. Primary focus is B2C sales through Mobile distribution and wholesale distribution to independent mobile distribution companies. Results oriented and compelling senior leader able to operate in fast paced and complex environment. Significant experience in developing talent and teams, sales, marketing, operations, category management, sales, pricing and purchasing.Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations including operations, merchandising and marketing/advertising, and sales.• Member of the organization’s Executive Team• Manage operational execution of the company’s strategies by creation of tactical plans and the monitoring and reporting of progress towards those objectives• Coordination with Business Development team for successful on-boarding of new customers• Report directly to the CEO, coordinating strategic initiatives within current business segments• Work to establish product roadmaps and development communication including agile based product roadmap managementLeader with P & L responsibilities, budget and organizational strategy development.• Team focused leader; Passionate about ensuring my team finds their path to success• Leadership Development, Team Building• Warehouse & Distribution• Business Process Re-engineering• Financial Analysis | Financial Planning• Supply Chain Design and Strategy• Transportation | Logistics• Project Management• Product Management• Directing Marketing• Strategies Creative Merchandising and Promotional Planning• Strategic Planning• P&L Management

Lakeland, Florida Area

• Led the merchandising team in developing and managing a profitable product assortment for Vendor strategy in select categories online/catalog aftermarket automotive wholesaler.• Responsible for overseeing product development and sourcing, online and catalog merchandising, and creating exclusive products. • Managed external and Internalclients including creating and presenting product presentations and promotional plans. • Monitored inventory to control expenses, developing action plans to realign when necessary.• Negotiated pricing and delivery timelines with strategic suppliers.• Created product strategy planning process for new item introductions and product drops.• Benchmarked competitors to identify product opportunities and pricing strategies.• Performed weekly, monthly and quarterly sales analysis to maximize sales and profits and reduce inventory liability.• Partnered with Planning to identify key items and sales trends for product buys.• Partnered with Marketing for promotional planning and online/direct mail marketing

Lakeland, Florida Area

Owning the marketing mix (product, positioning, pricing, promotion) for ISN private brands for the ISN Aftermarket Automotive categories, Ethnic and Specialty teams, developing strategic partnerships with ISN on behalf of Private Label manufacturers, developing and executing category business strategies to drive sales, profit and penetration of Private Brands at the category level in WD distribution and online through KTI, TMR, and Monster brands.• Utilizing frequent communication, time management, influencing and problem-solving skills to successfully managing multiple simultaneous projects across numerous product segments and sales channels including Mobile jobbers, WD, National accounts and Stationary Account.• Performed, coordinated and lead the analysis and development of category business plans, product promotions, digital and Catalog marketing overlays, and category merchandising strategies for private brands. • Partnered with ISN Sourcing and category team to identify and source new suppliers, identify new automotive tool trends and new product to build a robust new product pipeline across 19 categories for ISN ‘s KTI, Monster, and TMR brands

Lakeland, Florida Area

* Responsible for the development and execution of brand and product line strategies including product marketing, pricing, new product introductions, market research, product life cycle and forecasting merchandising, advertising, and trade events. * Form and maintain effective business relationships with suppliers to maximize sales growth and profitability improvement. * Conduct productive supplier meetings to facilitate collaboration, problem solving, business planning, and troubleshooting. * Manage and responsible for all acquisition costs (Global and domestic supply chain, raw material, manufacturing) and cost reduction efforts related to assigned suppliers through negotiations. * Communicate and enforce all aspects of supplier operational performance inclusive of delivery, shipping, and quality. * Identify opportunities for supply chain improvements and drives cost reductions for product line by working with suppliers and fulfillment centers in areas such as Inventory management, Forecasting, PO identification, product identification and quality. * Identify and communicate opportunities to develop new products with supporting plans inclusive of understanding customer needs, brand equity, competition, and logistical requirements. * Provide sales & margin forecasts and assumptions in support of development plans. * Evaluate pricing relative to competition and recommends and presents pricing strategies for all product within designated product lines. * Develop quarterly tactical and annual strategic product line plans to grow sales and improve profitability in order to achieve budgeted goals. * Works cross-functionally with other groups to develop and implement tactical and strategic plans and to support budget planning process including global sourcing offices, Inventory & Purchasing, Marketing, Advertising, and Sales.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Merchandising and controlling live goods woody program for Home Depot customer storesManage product selection, inventory levels. Coordinate product selection, pricing structures, margin forecasting for our customers and for our sales, inventory levels, promotions, product alignment and "plant-o-grams." Highly skilled in tracking and controlling visual merchandising, product costs with reflecting customer needs. Assist with brand forecasting and measurement efforts in order to improve corporate image and enhance..

In charge of directing the “Live Nursery” program for the North Central and Mid west Divisions with this Fortune 500 retailer with $48 billion in annual sales. Coordinate product selection, pricing structures, margin forecasting, inventory levels, promotions, product alignment and “plant-o-grams.” Highly skilled in tracking and controlling visual merchandising, product costs and vendor relationships. Assist with brand forecasting and measurement efforts in order to improve corporate image and enhance advertising effectiveness.

Chicago

Responsible for product line selection, plan-o-grams and pricing for this $80 million niche with one of the world’s largest retailer-owned hardware co-ops. Continued to utilize expertise in consumer trends, inventory management, financial acumen and business savvy. Gained hands-on knowledge of a wide array of product lines and vendors.

Greater Chicago Area

Merchandisng and sourcing of product categories in Paint tools, garden tools, tarps, seasonal living, Holiday Products, Plumbing (rough,fashion,repair), office supplies, Mailboxes, pet supplies. Developed programs, quality specs, and product designs, as well as negotiated cost and logistics.