Will Crider Email & Phone Number

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States

-Communicates with suppliers to gather and evaluate categorical product compliance and supply chain information.-Manages and documents compliance and safety related claim’s reviews processes.-Researches emerging regulations, safety issues and potential supply chain risks in order to mitigate appropriate risks where necessary.-Manages product testing program, collaborates with lab partners and ensures ongoing monitoring and validation testing is maintained.-Provides guidance and conveys expectations to 4imprint supplier partners to ensure consistency, assurance of long-term compliance processes and availability of compliance and supply chain information.-Participates in annual compliance process reviews to ensure best practices and expectations are meeting or exceeding 4imprint standards.-Develops and maintains informational documents and product compliance program expectations for the supply chain

Greenville, Wisconsin

- Analyzed and tracked capabilities, performance and growth plans while proactively recommending changes for growth and rationalization opportunities. - Coordinated key product design with Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, and Supplier base.- Maintained accuracy of product data integrity on all sourced items.- Coordinated the sample review process and develop key specifications to manage the sourcing process.- Engaged with International QC Contractors.- Interfaced with the Supplier base and review production facilities, audit supply chain to ensure compliance.- Investigated new Supplier options for business opportunities.- Assisted in the construction of an efficient supply chain from factory to our warehouse.

Green Bay, Wisconsin Area

Product Compliance & Inspection Analyst (2014-Present)- Scheduled, co-ordinated, and reviewed product testing and inspections to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery of private label and direct import merchandise across numerous product categories that meets federal, state & local regulations along with Shopko’s quality standards.- Communicated the testing and inspection requirements, acknowledgements, approvals and cost saving opportunities of outdoor/indoor furniture, electronics, home décor, toys, and apparel, OTC products, Personal hygiene products, - Collaborated with vendors on corrective action plan for failed product testing and inspection while ensuring quality regulations and standards are maintained.

- Assisted the Category Manager in assortment planning, product selection, vendor negotiation, and marketing of assigned merchandise categories and format. - Worked closely with multiple teams throughout the company to continually improve profitability.- Supported the advertising, ecommerce, and plan-o-gram processes for assigned categories and format.

Green Bay, Wisconsin

- Worked closely with multiple merchant teams to develop private brand product programs that support the company’s strategy and financial goals.- Negotiated with vendors to ensure programs are the most cost efficient producing high quality products.- Acted as a liaison with outside agents and factories to ensure all product timelines are met from development to delivery to port.- Coordinated administrative functions regarding sourcing and production of direct imports including completion of quotes, product spec guidelines, and support documents as needed.

Green Bay, Wisconsin

-Accountable for the day-to-day strategic management and execution of key brand initiatives.-Lead new program development and managed measurement of deliverables related to brand objectives. -Managed intersystem relationships as it related to the integrity and purpose of key brand initiatives.

- Assisted Merchandise Manager in developing the wholesale assortment- Communicated pertinent product information to appropriate partners within the company - Coordinated sample line process from initial sample quantity to sample distribution- Provided leadership and direction in absence of the Merchandise Manager to ensure team meets all calendar deadlines

- Sourced and attained quality fabric that met specific price, leadtime, and quality perimeters for my assigned areas- Provided guidance and direction for approval of wash standards for my assigned areas- Negotiated best possible price and leadtime with various vendors for my team's chosen fabrics- Monitored fabric quality tests, negotiating acceptable solutions to fabric spec failures

- Provided superior customer service to credit, catalog, and gift wrap guests- Managed the gift wrap area of the store from ordering all gift wrap supplies, training associates, to creating the gift wrap display board- Crosstrained to work in all areas of the store from stockroom to the sales floor- Processed returns to distribution center or the catalog sale at retail program

- Communicated with clients concerning sample development- Placed final approval of all samples before shipment to customers as well as followed up on any open issues- Controlled shipping, receiving, and scheduling of all denim sample work within our department of up to eight associates- Maintained and controlled the shade band of all finished products for existing customer base

- Selected and merchandised appropriate soft-lines for my assigned markets with annual department sales volumes from 1.5- 2 million- Provided sales leadership through training, scheduling, and coaching of up to 22 direct report associates- Assumed leadership role within the store in the store manager's absence

- Provided superior customer service to credit, catalog, and gift wrap guests- Managed the gift wrap area of the store from ordering all gift wrap supplies, training of gift wrap associates,creating the gift wrap display board, and maintaining store's supply of gift wrap boxes throughout the year- Selected and merchandised Catalog display items within the service corridor for each appropriate season- Acted as CSAR coordinator for our store from set up of catalog sale at retail program, training of additional associates, selection and processing of eligible returned catalog items- Crosstrained to work in all areas of the store from maintenance to the sales floor