Sales Plant Manager

BILL E. STACKS

*** ******** **** 704-***-****

Charlotte, NC 28209 adci1d@r.postjobfree.com

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Creating strategic vision and delivering tactical solutions Providing cross functional team leadership within organizations Results-oriented and solutions-focused leader with deep expertise in global sourcing, operations, C-level management, acquisitions, and complex initiatives supporting diverse organizations worldwide. Strong organizational planning, analysis, and problem-solving skills.

Business Planning

Global Sourcing

Business Development

P&L Management

Account Management

Sales Management

Competitive Analysis

Training

Operations Management

Supply Chain Management

Program Management

Product Development

Brand Development

Business Process

Improvement

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

CAROLINA PAD Jan 1994 – Mar 2019

A privately-owned multimillion-dollar company founded in 1945; offering fashion school and office products. Contractor to Wells Fargo NA Dec 2018 – Mar 2019

• Closed Carolina Pad down and sold off all remaining assets President/CEO Charlotte, NC Jan 2016 – Dec 2018

Vice President International Operations, Hong Kong Jun 2007 – Jan 2016 Director of Sourcing, Charlotte, NC Jan 2003 – Jun 2007 Plant Manager, Charlotte, NC Jan 1994 – Jan 2003

For 25 years, Bill has been at the forefront of bringing in fashion, cutting edge and trendy products to this country from abroad. He has incorporated an aggressive sales and marketing strategy, as well as an ability to negotiate for better costs with factories overseas. Bill has taken part in the development and merchandising of new products, managed a global staff from the US and overseas, and pioneered the international sourcing and logistics to save millions in revenue for Carolina Pad. His responsibilities included, but were not limited to:

• Executive experience with major retailers worldwide

• Managed all national / international retailers and sales team to ensure that all products had a mass market presence to meet client needs

• Expertise in product development, product placement, international sales and overseas supply chain management

o Ensure that global supply chain exceeds all sustainable, moral, and ethical standards

• Business development in Brazil/Argentina/India/Vietnam/China/Taiwan

• Deep understanding and management of all major US retailers’ sourcing and social compliant requirements.

• Management of entire finance team as well as CFO

• Build teams in difficult cultures, manage diverse cultures

• Selection and implementation of systems to drive automation and reduce manual activity

• Responsible for overall business operations including training and management

• Development of new and innovative products, including numerous patented items

• Knowledge of HTS codes, tariff and duty implications by country and effects had on the company

• Human capital management to ensure the right mix of talent best represents the company and its products

• Prepare sales, research, and financial reports and presentations for meetings with buyers. Recognition & Achievements:

• Expanded sourcing efforts outside of China achieving 25% in product cost reductions. *Cost reduction realization includes variable agent cost/fees.

• Reduced Asia’s operational cost by $2.5M USD (over 50%) in 12 months. o Added system efficiencies at each functional level of business

• Implemented

o TradeStone software to improve product development processes o Apprise ERP to better manage purchase orders.

o Expeditors International software MGT for Shipment bookings/production tracking.

• Restructured US staff by identifying deficiencies through gap analysis. o In interim, utilized outside resources for human capital savings in excess of $2M USD.

• Increase of $4M in sales by stepping outside of the brand and sourcing private label goods without overhead cost.

UNION CAMP CORP Jan 1991 – Jan 1994

An American pulp and paper company and a private owner of timberland in the United States. Bag Equipment Operator, Spartanburg, SC Aug 1993 - Jan 1994 Supervisory Training Program, Birmingham, AL Jul 1992 - May 1993 Roll to Case Operator, Birmingham, AL Jan 1992 - Jul 1992 Guillotine Operator, Birmingham, AL May 1991 - Jan 1992 Utility Service Resource, Birmingham, AL Jan 1991 – May 1991 Bill has proven throughout his career that no job is too large or too small. His keen sense for improvement coupled with his drive for success has taken him from clean up in a factory to current day CEO of a multimillion-dollar company. Responsibilities within Union Camp Corp:

• Operated VB-90 machine when Union Camp purchased from German equipment manufacturing company

• Produced wire bound books, stitched legal pads, and operated equipment producing three-ply bags

• Lead trainer for all equipment to be able to produce three shifts year-round companywide

• Selected to attend Supervisor Training Program in preparation for Executive level growth

• Cut paper to size for several high-speed production lines

• Empty trash cans and general cleanup of factory

EDUCATION

STRAYER UNIVERSITY 2000 - 2002

International Business/Logistics

YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1995 - 1996

Business Administration

JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1992 - 1993

BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1991 - 1992

CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

CERTIFIED TRAINER:

Forest Stewardship Council, (FSC)

Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Classroom Central, Charlotte Public Schools (2017-2019) CONTINUING EDUCATION

HTS codes / Tariff and Duty Implications

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite, Apprise ERP, Purchasing, Accounting, Warehouse MGT

Product Development Tools: TradeStone (currently Bamboo Rose)

Forecasting: JustEnough (currently Mi9)

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