Steven Hollis

• Provided high-level oversight and strategic direction across the purchasing activities of the organization, seamlessly navigating contract and price negotiations to obtain the highest quality of product at the lowest possible cost to the company. • Leveraged strong project management skills to oversee the end-to-end order fulfillment process, upholding continuous communication with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard alignment towards the timely and accurate achievement of key deliverables. • Championed a process improvement initiative to increase the operational efficiency of enterprise purchasing and reporting functions, eliminating the legacy project tracking system (PTS) and consolidating purchasing and reporting functions to be included within QuickBooks. • Utilized exceptional cross-functional leadership skills to manage a team of direct reports accountable for purchasing, project management, and graphics design, identifying individual team member strengths and implementing plans to drive employee development at an advanced level. • Led efforts to streamline and globalize the domestic supply chain, identifying and onboarding a new direct vendor in China that enabled the capture of $60+ cost savings per item. • Built and sustained robust professional relationships with suppliers, purchasing directly from domestic and international manufacturers to eliminate third-party costs.

• Oversaw the end-to-end project management lifecycle for the design, manufacturing, and installation of décor products, strategically balancing and prioritizing 60 $100K+ projects throughout tenure to safeguard the on-time completion of deliverables in alignment with defined budgetary requirements. • Applied robust client relationship management skills to build rapport with key decision-makers at La-Z-Boy, Publix, Pet Smart, Orchard Supply Hardware, Roundy’s Supermarkets, and Whole Foods Markets, driving 10% growth rates for accounts encompassing up to $10M in annual spend. • Garnered media attention and industry recognition for the successful execution of a major project with Nebraska Furniture Mart, leading internal and external stakeholders in the design and implementation of interior décor products for the launch of a new store location in Iowa. • Served as a key contributor and top performer on the Kroger team, collaborating cross-functionally on a series of major interior redesign projects with the national grocery brand. • Managed the production scheduling activities for internal operations and manufacturing teams, determining lead times and delegating resources accordingly to ensure adequate coverage. • Conducted job-site visits to support contractors with troubleshooting and problem management.

• Employed exceptional account management skills to oversee a national portfolio of Fortune 500 customers accountable for up to $8M in annual spend, coordinating closely with General Motors, Chrysler, True Value, NAPA, and Good Year stakeholders to drive rapid account growth. • Coordinated cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and sales teams, liaising between departments to safeguard alignment in the execution of project deliverables. • Strategically balanced and prioritized a high-volume workload, seamlessly driving 50 $75K+ projects to completion in compliance with established scheduling requirements and budgetary constrictions. • Supervised and maintained the enterprise supplier base, overseeing the end-to-end vendor management lifecycle from initial sourcing to post-production performance review. • Conceptualized and executed a strategic vision for the company’s presence at national trade shows, coordinating the carrier booking process, table set-up, and booth tear down for each event; drove an increase in brand awareness and engagement by cultivating a robust professional network. • Performed in-depth research into the applications of municipal codes and permitting policies for the installation of exterior illuminated signage at customer sites.

• Spearheaded the procurement of raw materials and shop supplies for the metal forming vendor, strategically navigating contract negotiations to obtain a 12% annual cost reduction on metal products; generated $22K in annual savings as a result of decreased energy costs. • Conducted regular operational audits on departmental processes and expenses, performing due diligence to justify and account for unit invoicing and inventory control procedures. • Championed a 25% price reduction on mission-critical manufacturing equipment.