Edging Plus, Inc. Work Values

Daily Duties at Edging Plus, Inc.:

(Greensboro, NC ▪ Sturgis, MI ▪ Portugal) International public company founded by Belmiro de Azevedo, SONAE Investimentos. EPI was US subsidiary of the Portuguese multinational, Proadec – Materiais de Revestimento, SA, the world’s third largest global supplier of thermoplastic edges for the furniture industry. Complete responsibility and operational management of entire company, president resided in Portugal. • Established priorities and governed execution of US objectives and initiatives. Developed case for change and drove creation of multi-generational roadmap and transformation of business processes, systems, culture and technology capabilities to support growth strategies, mitigate risk and recognize efficiencies. • Reduced administrative costs by 23%, inventory 61% and increased customer service by 47% by automating and implementing an MIS system for entire company, outsourced to IBM and VAI. • Earnings increase in excess of 10% each year, return on capital invested over 26%. • Established new, exclusive relationships with key clients & nationwide distributors by developing strategic alliances and joint ventures. These JV’s resulted in new channels offering significant advantages compared to competitors and substantially increased the company’s presence and geographic footprint. • Achieved dominant market share in targeted segments by redefining strategic focus of the business and driving the marketing, manufacturing and logistics to support these segments. • Penetrated commodity market by 85% sales increase in 6 years. • Hired, trained and developed a total of 2 sales managers, 6 regionals and 28 salesmen throughout the US, Mexico, & Central America. • Negotiated acquisition of domestic manufacturing facility (Colortech, Inc.) to secure business volume developed. • Inventory reduction from 230 days to 99, reduced floor space by 40%. • Improved service level from 65% to 95%. • Offset 56% increase in raw material costs due to exchange rate.

What they like about Edging Plus, Inc.:

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Tags

general manager director of operations, management

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership

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