PHILLIP REES

**** **** ***** *****, ******, Ohio 43065

adt9v5@r.postjobfree.com

1-901-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To continue my professional success as a Merchandising/Purchasing executive who has experience in domestic and global sourcing. Specializing in Private Label products.

PROFILE

Participated in twenty-one merchandise sourcing trips to Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea, and India.

Wide range of sourcing experience including oil, steel, a variety of chemicals, tools, shop equipment, fabric products, lighting, automotive parts and accessories, toys, and snacks.

Competent in skills needed for best in class Category Management.

Excellent negotiation skills.

Keen analytical abilities.

Successful Leader and Mentor.

Adept in coordinating information to develop concise budgets and strategic merchandising plans.

Able to communicate and interact with individuals of all levels.

Efficient in planning and problem solving.

Works well in a high-pressure environment.

Director of Category Management and Purchasing – Quadratec, Powell, Ohio – 11/21 to Present

Lead the entire merchandise department for Quadratec and Stallion 4x4.

Responsible for the development and implementation of a best in class the category management program.

Supervise and train all the category managers for Quadratec and Stallion 4x4.

Responsible for the strategic direction of all national and private label merchandise brands.

Lead the marketing planning for all merchandise categories.

Supervise all replenishers including the implementation of NetSuite and NetStock.

Managed forecasting and day to day operations of both departments.

Work collaboratively with team members and departments of all levels.

Responsible for all aspects of our freight forwarding initiatives.

Managed SuperStaff (Philippine) offshore support for various corporate functions.

Head of Private Label – AutoAnything, San Diego, California – 3/21 to 11/21

Responsible for the development of a complete private label program including Packaging, Replenishment, Sales Projections, Item/Category Selection, and Marketing.

Responsible for the strategic direction of all private label merchandise brands.

Responsible for all sourcing of private label merchandise.

Consulted/Coached our sister websites for private brand sourcing.

Day to day contact with our factories, sourcing agents and freight forwarders to maximize sales and profits.

Responsible for all aspects of our 3rd Party Logistics located in Grove City, Ohio

Director of Private Label – Direct Import, JEGS High Performance, Delaware, Ohio – 4/15 to 2/21

Responsible for the strategic direction of the JEGS Brand.

Responsible for all global and US sourcing of JEGS brand merchandise.

Quadrupled the Direct Import Business in just over five years.

Day to day contact with our factories, sourcing agents and freight forwarders to maximize sales and profits.

Developed all JEGS Brand marketing plans, catalog, landing page, E-Blasts, and social media.

Conducted line reviews, negotiated lower costs, extended terms with all vendors.

Created and Monitored Department Sales Budget

Fifteen people in my department.

Hold weekly new program/marketing meeting with ownership and senior leaders.

Trained and developed buyers.

Collaborated with team on web content and catalog input.

Created the replenishment system used for all JEGS brand replenishment and worked with our replenisher each week to assure an accurate inventory balance.

Focused on seasonal and special buys to include holiday and peak season buys as well as planning for Chinese New Year.

Director/Senior Category Manager, AutoZone, Memphis, Tennessee – 6/06 to 3/15

Managed $150 million dollars in sales floor area sales for FY2014.

Negotiated many cost reductions and payment terms increases.

Initiated New Ad Planner process for the Merchandising and Marketing departments.

Initiated planogram checklist to assure accuracy and timeliness of planogram roll outs.

Created exciting advertising campaigns for monthly ads and off shelf placements.

Research NPD monthly to locate merchandise opportunities.

Consistent store and DC visits including working with my store operations category sponsor for improved line updates.

Participated in an AutoZone sponsored Accelerated Leadership School at the Owen School of Business at Vanderbilt University February through August 2007.

Participated in many strategic committees including, International Expansion, Shrink, Great People/Great Selling, Team 21 (Busch Sponsorship), Thrift.

Product Director, Advance Auto Parts, Roanoke, Virginia – 7/96 to 6/06

Managed six team members, four buyers, one business analyst, one administrative assistant.

Managed $700 million dollars in sales floor area sales in 2005.

Initiated updated off shelf placement plan.

Initiated 2010 merchandising plan for my categories.

Led my team to create exciting advertising campaigns for monthly ads.

Research NPD monthly to locate merchandise opportunities.

Work with my team daily to aid in order fill issues, maintain proper stock levels, and prepare for monthly ads.

Buyer, Rose Auto Stores, Miami Florida, 5/95 – 7/96

Bought all front room categories for 107 store automotive retailer.

Prepared financial budgets for all front room categories.

Negotiated cost and terms with vendors and determined retail prices.

Created diverse marketing vehicles to attract customers during slow business cycles.

Conducted seminars on product knowledge and effective customer service for sales team.

Helped initiate and implement an assistant buyer training program.

Nationwise Auto Parts, Columbus, Ohio

Buyer – Hard Parts 7/93 - 5/95

Assistant Buyer – 7/90 – 7-93

Senior Inventory Controller – 5/85 – 7/90

Store Operations – 4/83 – 5/85

Education

Business, Columbus Community College

Advanced Leadership, Owen School of Business, Vanderbilt University

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