Morristown, New Jersey, United States
• Spearheaded global product sourcing for monthly subscription food boxes, managing relationships with 150+ vendors across 20 countries • Built and maintained a robust network of international suppliers, conducting product evaluations to meet quality, regulatory, and budgetary benchmarks • Delivered actionable product recommendations and curated assortments, aligning with company brand standards and cost structures • Collaborated with an in-house compliance team to navigate FDA and customs regulations, troubleshoot challenges, and develop custom and fully compliant packaging solutions • Managed procurement operations through purchasing; balancing price, lead time, and shelf life • Orchestrated end-to-end logistics workflows, ensuring timely container imports and truckload deliveries through daily coordination with freight forwarders and logistics partners • Strengthened supplier engagement through regular trade show attendance, digital meetings, and international factory visits in Asia, Europe, and North America • Oversaw corrugated material inventory, placing replenishment orders and maintaining supply continuity across the organization, while reducing overall spend via material reduction and better manufacturing practices
• Researched and developed hardlines, holiday, and plush products for sale via ecommerce and wholesale channels • Worked with suppliers through the product development cycle creating items across various product categories • Created product assortments for key customers, including Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Fanatics • Traveled to trade shows and industry events to learn and maintain industry knowledge in an evolving market • Organized the company’s hot market and quick react programs for product launches surrounding key sports events such as the Super Bowl, World Series, and NCAA Championships
• Negotiated costs for new and existing product lines with international and domestic suppliers • International travel to visit manufacturers for face-to-face pricing negotiations • Developed special pricing packages and structures for the company’s key customers • Researched and maintained importation duty and tariff databases
• Communicated daily with international suppliers to meet production timelines and schedules • Approved production samples and ensured products met FOCO's and license holder's standards • Represented the company internationally, to work with suppliers and meet production deadlines
• Worked with clients including architects, designers, and contractors through project completion • Served as liaison between sales team and warehouse to ensure efficiency and meet deadlines • Developed client prospects and represented the company at industry trade shows • Provided price quotes for prospective projects and maintained communication throughout the sales process
• Provided operational support for USA Baseball’s National Teams and key events • Executed the administrative and operational plan for tournaments featuring 232 teams • Managed a team of employees and interns during intense summer programs • Planned a four-week satellite event that featured players in various age groups • Managed operations on 23 fields at 3 MLB Spring Training complexes in Arizona