Bradley Boderman

Minnetonka, MN 952-***-****

ac5gdq@r.postjobfree.com

Merchandising, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Account Management

Successful track record managing merchandising, supply chain process, vendor programs, and national accounts.

Multi-talented and results driven leader with successful track record managing merchandising across multiple categories, developing supply chain processes, and managing national accounts. Outstanding leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Areas of Expertise

Merchandising

Account Management

Supply Chain Management

Vendor Programs

Assortment Planning

Processes & Procedures

Supply Chain Process

Promotional Contracts

Strategic Objectives

Purchasing

Demand Forecasting

Order Managment

Professional Experience

2020 Brand Solutions (Grand Casinos), South Saint Paul, MN

Director of Merchandising & Supply Chain, 2017 - 2018

Managed merchandising and development of supply chain processes for this outsourced marketing services partner across multiple categories, including housewares, camping, hardware, home furnishings, jewelry, seasonal, sporting goods, and textiles. Developed processes, procedures, and programs for improved efficiencies.

Initiated and implemented use of standard operating procedures for retail planning and processes.

Achieved 20% increase in margin percentage and net margin dollars through development and implementation of vendor programs.

Achieved 370 bps improvement in response and 200 bps improvement in ROI for promotions by updating promotional mix.

Managed development of forecasting and supply chain process.

License Development Group LLC, Plymouth, MN

Channel Manager, 2014 - 2017

Managed Honeywell branded compact refrigerators and shop and utility vacuums across multiple channels, led product planning process, determined targets for sales volumes, identified strategic objectives, developed pricing strategies, performed sales forecasting, and monitored market trends.

Oversaw management of Honeywell compact refrigerators and vacuum across mass, home improvement, mass, online, and specialty retail channels.

Worked with key partner accounts to determine sales goals and strategic objectives.

Ensured compliance with channel policies, including MAP policy and promotional calendars, to mitigate potential channel conflicts.

Samsung Electronics America, Ridgefield Park, NJ

National Account Manager, 2006 - 2014

Managed national accounts, oversaw development and management of vendor program, conducted business and promotional planning. and managed market development funds (MDFs).

Achieved increase in sales from $55 million to $385 million.

Increased Samsung brand market share ranking to #1 from fifth place.

Held responsibility for profit and loss.

Received Bravo Award, Best Buy Home Appliance Vendor of the Year Award four years consecutively.

Best Buy Corporate Office, Richfield, MN

Senior Buyer, 1999-2006

Managed over $600 million in Housewares and Consumer Electronics categories and was one of the founders of the Best Buy Assortment Optimization process

Developed new merchandising strategies that led to a 14.5% increase in sales, 26.6% increase in margin dollars, 10.7% increase in POS%, and a 7.7% comp sales improvement

Results led to market share growth of 1.5% year over year and 4.2% growth in Home Appliance category

Managed team of three direct reports responsible for on-going product optimization, transition management and ad placement on company circular and website

Education

Associate of Arts, Retail Marketing,

Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie, MN

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