Michael Heyer

Home: 845-782-2347 Monroe, NY 10950 heyer108@aol.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelheyer Cell: 917-453-5193

Supply Chain Executive

Knowledgeable planning and forecasting leader, experienced in multiple Consumer Product categories. Instrumental in driving sales and profit growth in entrepreneurial companies with major emphasis on servicing the Marts. Skilled production and manufacturing manager overseeing fast paced new item introductions. Highly analytical, skilled communicator of complex proposals to retailer partners and internal stake holders.

Core Competencies
Planning, Forecasting, & Inventory Management POS Data Analysis to Drive Sales and Profits Hands On Cross Functional Team Management Global Sourcing & Margin Control Supply Chain Optimization Vendor Management Process Analysis & Best Practices Implementation

Professional Experience
World Enterprises Consumer Corp, NY, NY
Consumer Products VP Supply Chain |Sales Sales, Product Development, Vendor Management & Negotiations

June-11-Present

Horizon Group USA, Warren, NJ

2003Jan-11

Privately Held importer of Kits, Toys, Stationery, Impulse items, and Craft Products VP Supply Chain Management Managed Staff of 10 Direct reports100+ indirect reports in US and China Product Lifecycle Management- Manufacturing and Logistics Managed cross functional marketing, compliance, overseas manufacturing, and logistics team in commercialization of 1000+ new products per year Achieved lead time reduction from 120 days to 75 days Directed communication with 200+ vendors, Extensive China Travel Planning & Forecasting Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, Michaels, & others, using Partners on Line, Retail Link, etc. Achieved improvement in service levels from 60% to over 90% POS demand driven forecast accuracy +/- 10% Responsible for strategic Inventory Planning relationships with national accounts Generated millions in sales Increased Productivity- Reassigned & retrained personnel Led Planning & Purchasing team in implementation of ERP and data warehouse S & OP Process Lead Maintained Volume and Gross Profit forecast Validate Sales Department Forecasts Ensure Marketing Department meets Gross Profit goals Identify and address operational challenges with potential impact on sales plan

The Betesh Group Mitzi International, New York, NY 1993 - 2003

Privately held importer of Handbags, Accessories, Storages Cases and Sport Bags VP Sales | Wal-Mart Business Unit (1999 - 2003) Directed all Wal-Mart Business Unit activities, responsible for Sales & Account Management, Demand Planning & POS Forecasting, Merchandising Assortment, Market Research, & Product Development, Purchasing & Production Management, Quality Control & Product Testing Merchandising Management which led to Wal-Mart growth from $18MM to $35MM Recruited and trained planning team overseeing almost $50 million in sales Hired and Trained replenishment planning team for other company divisions Designed Demand Planning Process and set up SOP Overseas travel to finalize product, assortment, vendor pricing, production and QC Managed development & design calendar National Sales | Forecasting Manager (1993 1999) Managed sales force of nine in all aspects of Account Management and Customer Service Volume, Account Management, Margin Management, and Expense Control Made all Inventory Purchasing Decisions Sarne, New York, NY 1986 - 1993 Privately held $50MM importer of Handbags and Small Leather Goods National Sales Manager Responsible for Sales, Merchandising, Inventory Planning, and Vendor Management Strategic sales plan for Wal-Mart, K-Mart & Target Product Development , Vendor Negotiations, and Production Management Initiated Demand Planning Process Education Illinois State University, BBA

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