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Patrick Glenn-Sponholz

Pittsburgh

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Management Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
05.2020 - Current
  • Completed New Item Launches Developed & Private Label
  • Directly managed product portfolio generating $13.9M sales Increased portfolio growth by 3%
  • Negotiated 22.4% ($1.6M) supplier cost concessions across portfolio during annual pricing project
  • Led sourcing projects for all Private Label projects in division
  • Completed New Item Launches from supplier setup to field launch
  • Worked cross functionally to develop marketing initiatives to increase mind share and divisional sales across portfolio
  • Developed & managed internal portfolio web page
  • Managed pricing decisions to achieve competitive position.
  • Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.
  • Tracked key performance indicators to measure success of campaigns.
  • Analyzed data to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement market research strategies.
  • Collected and analyzed data from variety of sources to create detailed market research reports for top-level decision makers.

Cross Reference Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2018 - 05.2020
  • Developed categorical review process increasing cross rates of Private Label PPE category by 11.6%
  • Implemented new system review process to grow RFP Private Label suggestions 3.4%
  • Led team to review cross offerings for top 5 academic customer portfolios resulting in 30% increased Private Label suggestions
  • Managed several Cross Reference request across organization simultaneously
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.

Rack Store Administrator

Nordstrom Rack Rack Store Cross Reference
03.2017 - 01.2018
  • Managed entire store budget expense related responsibilities, including review of general ledger and budget creation
  • Coordinate all store signage and asset transitions
  • Led New Hires through on boarding classes to ensure quick transition
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Promoted team collaboration, performance, and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
  • Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.

Senior Cross Reference Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
08.2015 - 10.2016
  • Managed for Cross References of all high dollar customer RFPs
  • Generated over $10M of new and retained business through RFP wins
  • Created new standardized system of UOM conversions reducing turnaround times by 1.5%
  • Designed strategic substitute cross database for use by Customer Service reducing submissions to team
  • Presented new cross data and updates to all sales force members across organization cross increase
  • Managed several Cross Reference request across organization simultaneously

Cross Reference Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.2013 - 08.2015
  • Managed approval and denial status and on all newly suggested crosses
  • Added 50k proactive crosses to database
  • Generated monthly reports for various cross functional businesses Managed approval and denial status and on all newly suggested crosses and comments
  • Managed several Cross Reference request across organization simultaneously
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.

Education

BS - Biological Sciences

University of Pittsburgh

Skills

  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Market Analysis
  • Market Positioning
  • Strategic planning
  • Microsoft Office
  • Negotiations
  • Product Development and Launch
  • Pricing Analysis
  • Marketing Collateral Development
  • Industry Trends
  • Database Skills
  • Developing Presentations and Reports
  • Data and Trend Forecasting
  • Content Management

Timeline

Product Management Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
05.2020 - Current

Cross Reference Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2018 - 05.2020

Rack Store Administrator

Nordstrom Rack Rack Store Cross Reference
03.2017 - 01.2018

Senior Cross Reference Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
08.2015 - 10.2016

Cross Reference Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.2013 - 08.2015

BS - Biological Sciences

University of Pittsburgh
Patrick Glenn-Sponholz