Manager Sales

GREG HUNT

**** *** *** *****, **** Ohio *****

Cell: 330-***-**** ******.*****@*****.***

Summary

My qualifications represent a distinctive combination of specialized training and career development that predicts

positive contributions for the company with which I affiliate. I have demonstrated skills in creating, reinventing, right-sizing, re-vitalizing, cost savings, and managing multiple projects at the same time with tight deadlines.

I manage people with confidence and build team relationships resulting in supplier loyalty. As a strategic problem solver and analytical management of data I drive results both for the company and for my business opportunities.

I was consistently on top of developing issues and concerns which provided strong support and relationships with my co-workers. Based on my accomplishments, my strengths have been identified in highly developed organizational, analytical, and communication areas. Being well respected, with a broad base of product knowledge and having versatility, I am highly accomplished buyer.

Highlights

Analytical problem solver Trained in business development Exceptional time management Detail-oriented Accomplished in relationship team building Goal-oriented Vendor/Contract Negotiation Brand Management Inventory Management Process Improvement Global Sourcing Category Management Supply Chain

Accomplishments

Created strategies to develop and expand retail sales.

The company highest ranked performer in market share.

Surpassed sales with the largest buying department.

Implemented strategy targeting high-profile companies with sales & rebate programs.

OfficeMax team of the quarter award 4 times in a 2 year period. Mentored and trained team members to build bench strength in all organizations.

Experience

BUYER

August 2013 to March 2016

Joann Fabrics - Hudson, Ohio

New business development of new products. Cost saving solutions and programs to maximize growth in sales. Managed largest buying department in the company with $375 million in sales. I leveraged partnerships with cross-functional groups to improve our processes and strategies to grow our profitability. Responsible for sewing construction, foam, fiber, lighting and sewing machines.

BUYER

August 2012 to March 2013

Max Wellness - Cleveland, Ohio

Managed beauty care, medical equipment, furniture, quality of life, footwear, ready to wear products. New business development of new products. Cost saving solutions and programs to maximize growth in sales.

DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING

June 2011 to March 2012

Wallick Properties - Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Responsible for the purchasing for over 12,000 units in 200 communities. Negotiated all purchasing contracts that included MRO, energy, and services.

SENIOR BUYER

April 2006 to August 2009

Big Lots-Columbus, Ohio

As Senior Buyer/Tools-Implemented sku rationalization, complete package change, vendor consolidation resulting in a +5% gross margin gain and an inventory reduction of 30% the first year.

As Senior Global Sourcing Manager-Responsible for implementation of the Import Vendor Guide, testing standards, protocols and factory inspections. Worked with global agents to source products for the company. Traveled throughout the

World to inspect factories and source product. Planned overseas trips for buying staff and traveled with buyers to complete the sourcing process. Import sales volume over $700 million. Increased import penetration 2 basis points.

SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER

July 1997 to April 2006

OfficeMax-Shaker Heights, Ohio

As Senior Category Manager for paper-Led a cross functional team consisting of visual planning, replenishment, operations, E-commerce, and financial planning. Sales volume in excess of $600 million. Increased inventory turns from 20 to 50 with negotiated consignment and improved logistic practices along with store specific planograms. Responsible for purchasing, merchandising and pricing for over 950 stores. As Officemax International Senior Category Manager-Led a cross functional team consisting of visual planning, replacement operations, E-commerce, and financial planning. Teamed with outside consultants to execute category management for the office supply category that resulted in 80% of the product being moved to private label and imported. This resulted in a gross margin improvement of $8 million the first year. Again responsible for purchasing, merchandising and pricing for over 950 stores.

SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER, GENERAL MERCHANDISE AND ADVERTISING COORDINATOR

September 1992 to June 1997

Drug Emporium-Powell, Ohio

As a Senior Category Manager-I was responsible for purchasing, merchandising, and pricing. Sales volume $225 million.

As a General Merchandise and Advertising Coordinator-I was responsible for purchasing, advertising, merchandising many categories for the entire company.

SENIOR MERCHANISE MANAGER

July 1990 to September 1992

CARDINAL DISTRIBUTION - Columbus, Ohio

As Director of Purchasing for a Leader Drugs-responsible for the profit and loss of the company and its entire operation. Also responsible for the supervision, motivation and guidance of office and warehouse personal. Moved warehouse from Buffalo NY to Columbus Ohio. Upgraded computer system, implemented advertising program and sourced seasonal programs for independent drug stores.

As Senior Merchandise Manager-Joined Cardinal to be responsible for vendor participation in Cardinal, value added advertising and promotional sales programs.

HARDLINES SENIOR BUYER

October 1977 to July 1990

Harts Stores-Columbus, Ohio

I worked my way up to Senior Buyer from in-store hardware clerk. As the Senior Buyer of the Hardlines Division I was responsible for retail pricing, advertising strategies, product selection and prioritizing projects. Also responsible for the supervision, motivation and guidance of over 25 Hardlines Buyer/Merchandising and Clerical personnel when the Hardlines Merchandise Manager was unavailable.

Education

Columbus State Community College-Associates Retail Management

Letter of recommendations and references available upon request

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