Marketing print Production, logistics and procurement management profesional
Summary
Results driven Print Production and Marketing Logistics Manager with strong skills in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement and Project Management.
Ability to produce bottom line results through the use of strategic sourcing best practices, expert negotiating skills and superior knowledge of contract language and contract management. Drives Procurement Value-Add opportunities through collaboration with business owners and suppliers and by utilizing extensive background in retail operations, product development and project management.
I have a strong procurement background with extensive experience in sourcing Print Media, Fixtures, Interior Décor, Promotional and Permanent Signage and Refrigeration. I also have deep experience in sourcing marketing services that include Digital Media, Lead Agencies, Shopper Marketing, Research and Public Relations.
I have managed large project rollouts to thousands of stores that have been designed to drive an increase in sales and gross margin dollars, as well as to improve field productivity, execution, and compliance. Project management has included collaboratively working with cross functional senior level leaders, execution teams and suppliers from project development to project rollout. Key communication at all levels from start to finish has been critical to the successful implementation of the projects.
Core Competencies Includes:
Print Production | Marketing Logistics | Category Management | Strategic Sourcing | RFI/RFP | Negotiation | Contract Managment
| Project Management | Supplier Relationship Management | Product Development | Budgeting & Forecasting | Planning | Inventory Control | Print Management | Marketing Services | Procurement Systems – Oracle and Ariba
Timeline
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Production and Marketing Logistics Manager, Family Dollar
Responsible for the production, distribution and budgeting for all circular, flyer, coupon book and store pass out programs. The Marketing Programs impact over 14,000 stores across two banners with budgets in excess of $100MM.
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Advertising Marketing - Senior Signing Manager, Eckerd Drug Corporation
Developed and managed all promotional / permanent signage promotional for categories across chain.
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District Manager, Dollar General Corporation
Directed operation of 18-store district with sales in excess of $21M and over 150 associates.
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Director, Business Development, Foxfire Printing and Packaging, Inc.
Led Signs Division that produced and marketed ready-made promotional signage for retailers.
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Customer Service Team Leader, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Supervised and coached over 100 Customer Service staffers, cashiers and service staff while ensuring that the highest level of customer service was maintained at all times at the front end of the store.
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Procurement Category Manager - Marketing, Family Dollar
Work with Marketing business leaders and management team to manage procurement of Marketing Services spend in excess of $100MM. Spend includes Print Media, Digital Media, Lead Agency, Shopper Marketing and Research. Also manage sourcing of Print, Graphics and Signage Programs. Negotiate major contracts. Work with Oracle and Ariba procure to pay systems. Using strategic sourcing principles and practices along with use of category expertise and project management techniques on indirect Marketing spend.
Education Highlights
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Florida SouthWestern State College
Studied Business Management
Results
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$1M
program Cost avoidance -
11.5%
Savings on $94M circular program -
$21M
RFP and Negotiation savings
Skills
- Supplier Management
- Negotiating
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement
Questions & Answers
How can I contact you or request your resume?
Please fill out the contact information below or email your request to me at gunnarspencer@msn.com.
As a Project Manager, have you worked on large scale projects?
Yes. Projects have ranged from managing the complete setup of new retail stores to major store remodels. This involved coordinating between contractors, project teams, suppliers and Operations teams.
I have also managed the rollout of major Marketing and promotional signage programs to thousands of stores. These projects included the program design, supplier selection, coordinating the logistics, crafting the communications and ensuring successful project and program execution.
Why do you like working in Procurement?
As a Procurement professional, teaming with your Business Unit enables you to make a positive impact to the bottom line as well as helping to improve processes and build a solid Supplier foundation through contract development. These along with strong Business Team and Supplier relationships are very rewarding accomplishments.
What is the secret to a successful RFP?
Keeping the lines of communication open at all times is critical to success. You need to always make sure that everyone understands expectations and where everything stands throughout the process.
