Brian C.

· Drive and execute Annual and Strategic Plan with supporting strategies · Right and Fast execution of strategies to align with business Growth and New Product Introductions · Manage Site Category and Commodity Strategies including spend analysis, Benchmarking, Cost, Market Analysis and Global Technology / Economic trends · Ensure Relationship development and management with key Supplier Leaderships · Align with Site Sales, Marketing, Technology, Business, Operations, Finance and Quality and Honeywell Businesses · Manage Supplier selection, RFQ and RFI process, Negotiation, Contracting and supplier performance processes · Improve Working Capital thru Payment Terms extensions, Payment cycle optimization, Vendor Managed Inventories Inventory and Lead time reductions · Assist in Site Tactical Procurement escalations, reconciliations and reporting

Responsible for achieving On-Time shipment and delivery to drive sales and increase Private Brand market share, responsible for the Import PO placement process, work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timeliness, collaborate with Suppliers, Merchants and other stakeholders to maintain OTB accuracy, manage Purchase Order shift requests to assist on the achievement of category sales plans, inventory and turn goals. Prepare and conduct presentations to management and vendors, lead cross functional meetings and drive the timely completion of key milestones necessary for downstream and upstream partners. Identify risks that may affect timelines and lead efforts to mitigate risks. Analyze KPI's and develop corrective action plans to achieve strategic goals. Increase technical knowledge of assigned product categories to: improve timelines, mitigate sourcing risks and reduce costs by identifying production run opportunities, re-engineering of products and supplier consolidation Lead supplier on-boarding and training process for the Hunting category. Identify new suppliers; develop and maintain supplier relationships that achieve. Document supplier profile; analyze and recommend necessary changes to supplier base. Conduct final cost negotiations to achieve financial objectives for assigned category.

Sourced products, managed packaging, pricing and promotional materials for both company brands and client private-label brands. Sourced and managed international supplier contracts and communications to ensure optimum cost savings. Managed inbound international logistics and contracts. Organized sales team product training. Responsible for setting all pricing models and product profitability. Administered IT systems infrastructure.

Spearheaded product sourcing across brands and private-label programs. Orchestrated product and material purchasing and inventory control. Coordinated domestic and international supplier relations, including onsite factory inspection with Asian suppliers. Managed inbound international logistics and contracts. Oversaw accounting and inventory systems, data, and procedures. Managed packaging artwork, website, catalogs and other collateral material.

Drove all aspect of product sourcing, packaging, product training, vendor communications, contract negotiation, trade show efforts, and factory qualification. Coordinated global product development process. Ensured consistency of product literature and website initiatives. Managed packaging artwork, website, catalogs and other collateral material.