How I can help you
Director of Product Management, Senior Manager, Buyer, Supply Chain, Operations and Strategic Sourcing
Qualifications
* Leadership - Director, Senior Management, Lead large team of product managers and product owners to execute business and product vision
* Strategy - Define the overall product portfolio vision aligned to business goals
* Problem-solving, analysis, and decision making
* Planning - visibility and alignment through roadmap
* Pricing - Lead a cohesive pricing product strategy aligned to business goals and market demands.
* Project management
* Communication – written, verbal, presentation up to C-Suite
* Financial/Data acumen - SAP/BW, Teradata/Business Objects, COGNOS, Access, and Excel
* Relationship building, international
* Over 10 years of experience in product management, business management and/or sales
* Solid understanding and management of General Merchandise, Hardgoods, Automotive, Seasonal, Paint and Paint Sundries, Electronics, Fleet and Closeouts for B2C and B2B industry
* Global sourcing, procurement, sales experience
* Demonstrated ability gathering B2C/B2B user requirements and analyzing tradeoffs necessary to profitably meet market needs
* Strong experience developing product vision, business cases and roadmap that leads to successful revenue, product growth, and profitability
* Strong experience bringing new programs and/or enhancements to market – from ideation to implementation
* Strong experience working with a sales team and interacting directly with customers and prospects to grow a business
Areas of Expertise
- Business Strategy & Planning
- Supply Chain Management
Industry Experience
- Retail & Wholesale Trade
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing with Economics minor
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
