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Associate Global Sourcing/Product Manager @ Family Dollar Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Party Goods, Stationery, and Back to School categories. • Converted 20% of the domestic programs to direct import. • Collaborate with internal departments to ensure on time delivery for seasonal programs.• Achieve 15% cost savings in the Stationery category From February 2013 to November 2013 (10 months) Charlotte, North Carolina AreaNational Account Manager @ ACCO Brands Built a series of business relationships within office superstore at all levels. Managed the development of a short term and long -term business plans for categories management. Cross-functional management with other departments as needed to support customer accounts and resolve any issues. Managed budget of $150M.• Achieved positive results for both company and customer in revenue and market share targets. • Forecast for 1K+ SKUs within Filing and Binder categories. • Increased sales 10% by developing and managing brand marketing activities including direct mail plans, email marketing, site / web marketing, and rewards loyalty program.• Increase seasonal merchandise sales by 20% by implementing new product ideas, colors, and patterns. • Launched 15% new products in retail, contract and ecommerce channels From July 2009 to March 2012 (2 years 9 months) National Account Managerr @ TOPS (Division of RR Donnelley) Marketing role that is to develops and implement annual brand marketing plans and budgets, track performance and refines as required to achieve budget for all channels. •Expand customer base by 5% in the mass channel. •Lead the line/category review process, making recommendations for retail, B2B and web. From May 2008 to June 2009 (1 year 2 months) Sr. Business /Product Manager @ Daymon Worldwide Identify and sell-in opportunities and partner with manufacturers to deliver products and programs that support Office Depot own brand business goals. Managed product process from concept to market, including product development for exclusive and/or innovative design• Increased top line sales by 40% and profits by 30% in Own Brand categories.•Increased direct import volume by 52% for Own Brand categories. •Train and developed associate brand managers From February 2005 to May 2008 (3 years 4 months) Field Team Member at Office DepotSr. Sourcing / Product Manager @ Office Depot Developed and implemented the strategy for global sourcing activities. Visited overseas factories to negotiate cost savings, improve supply chain process, and ensure new product specifications are met. • Develop Own Brand supply category from concept to launch. The brand increase top line sales by 30% and 25% profits for the entire category. • Launch Back to School brand. The brand exclusive designs and 12% increase sales and profits for the back to school season. •Reduce defective merchandise by 15%. Develop and improve testing requirements for Own Brand products with third party testing labs. •Train and develop 2 to 3 associate sourcing managers. From May 2003 to February 2005 (1 year 10 months) Product /Sourcing Manager @ Sports Authority . Developed strategic assessments for products, and managed the product business against operating plans and budgets to achieve financial and business objectives. • Led numerous international sourcing trips, encompassing on-site product development and price negotiation with key factories, doubling direct import growth and increasing overall margin by 25% and sales by 45%.•Handle product life cycle, reduce obsolete inventory by 20%. From 2001 to 2003 (2 years) Sourcing Manager @ Bath & Body Works Responsible for sourcing new products and factories in the areas of home décor, gift sets and accessories•Successfully negotiated FOB cost by 20% during Asia trips without reducing the quality of the product. •Manage the work with design, product development, and additional cross-functional teams to plan and execute all products on time.•Successful execution of delivery of a quality product within development timeline and within brand cost/value objectives From 1996 to 2001 (5 years) Strategic Sourcing Category Manager @ Johnson Controls Establish category sourcing strategies for 3rd party materials for sales field office. Negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts. Reduced target product cost. Oversaw budget of $60M Boca Raton, Florida, United StatesSr. Manager- Strategic Sourcing Direct @ Office Depot Developed sourcing and supplier strategies for assigned categories that created completive advantage for the lowest product cost. Reduced product cost, validated cost increase, reviewed raw materials monthly, and sourced suppliers. Oversaw budget of $200M.• Reduced product cost by 10% in color paper category.• Created sourcing strategy with 5% margin improvement for the Filing / Binder category. • Valuated and negotiated raw material increases resulting in 3% reduction. • Led RFQ bid strategy with a cross-functional team• Knowledge of the Ariba Procurement system. From March 2018 to May 2019 (1 year 3 months) Boca RatonGlobal Sourcing Manager @ Big Lots Stores Developed and executed sourcing and product strategies for Soft Home, Bath, Kitchen, Home Décor and Stationery categories for inline and seasonal product. Developed and trained 2 Global Sourcing Coordinators. Oversaw budget of $100M.• Negotiated prices and terms with vendors improving gross margin by 3% in Bath and Kitchen department.• Improved product development and global sourcing process to ensure on-time delivery by creating detailed spreadsheet that outlined process. • Reduced supplier base by 10% by evaluating vendor / supplier profiles, visiting factories and reviewing supply chain results.• Improved Stationery product spec and packaging, which reduced defective products for customers and damaged goods received from overseas vendors. From May 2015 to November 2017 (2 years 7 months) Global Sourcing Product Manager @ Family Dollar Developed and executed product sourcing strategies for Electronics, Party Goods, Stationary and Back To School categories. Developed and trained 1 Associate Global Sourcing Manager. Managed budget of $100M. • Increased import program by 25% in the Electronics category by reviewing categories by domestic and import cost, which ensured savings were not more than additional inventory. • Achieved 15% increase on import purchases on Back to School by sourcing new suppliers and working with domestic supplier to quote FOB.• Improve gross margin by 10% on Party Goods by decreasing supplier base and reducing SKUs. From November 2013 to May 2015 (1 year 7 months)