Skate

Snow

Surf

Beer

Wine

Juices

Malt beverages

Vice President of Operations

Global Importer, Distributor and Brand Owner of Beer, Wine & Spirits
? Align Sales team, territories, routes for maximum efficiency
? Monitor market conditions and analyze and interpret data to be able to make effective decisions
? Analyze customers goals and needs and create solutions to solve them while enhancing internal profitability
? Direct and strategize sales plan, sales force and marketing efforts nationwide with retail chains and distributors
? Oversee management and performance of distributor network to continually drive case sales and profitability
? Direct international & domestic supply-chain: sourcing, production, purchasing, logistics, warehousing & licensing
? Develop, launch and deliver new product lines, line extensions and manage portfolio of products
? Developed and launched new wine division & brands from conception including NZ, French, Italian and CA wines
? Direct & develop all chain private label business, product development, pricing and distributor management
? Source and direct relationships with brewery and winery suppliers throughout the US, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Caribbean and the South Pacific
? Responsible for pricing, margin management, budgeting, forecasting, contract negotiations and AP
? Development, oversight and management of annual budget
? Hedge and forecast foreign currency fluctuations to manage margins and AP

Managed all forecasting, production, purchasing and inventory management across nine categories for demand from web, catalog and retail stores

Managed business process through multiple software systems
Responsible for analysis and reporting of product performance and profitability to executive management 
On a daily basis, manage inventory and production of 300+ skus, 200+ purchase orders, within a nine month window 
Manage new product development based on historical product  performance 
Reduced air freight needs by 70% within 3 months 
Manage budget and open to buy dollars for production needs 
Negotiate terms and designate AP flow to vendors 
Direct production and logistics throughout the US, Asia, Europe and India

Planner

Oversaw and developed all daily business operations including customer service, AR/AP and logistics
Implemented and managed new global operating system for inventory, sales, accounting, production and warehouse management           
Developed organization personnel including recruiting, motivation and retention
Directed domestic and international production, purchasing, forecasting, product management and rollout, cost analysis and ROI 
Manage all aspects of major corporate accounts including Big 5, Tilly’s, TSA & Chicks 
Coordinate with CEO, CFO and President in all aspects of business and planning

Operations Manager

Action Sports Technology Services Company.

Clients: Billabong - Eagle Creek - Reef - Rip Curl - Smith Optics - Spy - Sanuk - Spalding


Managed all day to day business operations including hiring, staff development and customer service 
Oversaw all retail and manufacturer account management
Managed corporate operating system, vendor inventory database and ordering software
Assisted in development of strategic business plan
Directed and facilitated 360 degree business flow 
Assisted CEO in all aspects of business

Oversaw all domestic & international operations, customer service, purchasing, international  manufacturing, import/export logistics and distribution 
Managed all US sales and marketing efforts	
Supervised all planning, logistics and production of corporate events and trade shows
Sold to and managed multi-million dollar accounts ex. Home Depot and Lowe’s
Directed Asian manufactures through product conception, production and distribution
Assisted Vice President and Owner in all aspects of business

General Manager

Find out detailed information about Ryan Heilig, Vice President of Operations in Ladera Ranch, CA

Ryan Heilig: Vice President of Operations in Ladera Ranch, CA

Ryan Heilig

GK Skaggs Inc

GK Skaggs Inc

NapaStyle

NapaStyle

Emu Australia

Emu Australia

hub360, Inc

hub360, Inc

PRO-COM

PRO-COM

Center for Creative Leadership

Center for Creative Leadership

University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business

University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business