KRISTEN REGAN
Hanover,MA
Summary
Results-driven procurement leader skilled in building supplier networks and optimizing operations. Led teams in scaling a promotional products company to significant revenue milestones, managing diverse supplier relations across five countries while ensuring compliance and quality standards. Expertise in strategic planning and budget management for sustainable growth.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
PRESIDENT/CEO
PRESENT PROMOTIONS, CORP.
Hanover, MA
06.2000 - Current
- Built and scaled a promotional products company from startup to 25-person operation serving over 150 clients over 25 years.
- Led strategic pivots through 3 major economic downturns, including the 2008 financial crisis and COVID-19, maintaining profitability through diversified supplier networks and agile sourcing strategies.
- Drive strategic planning and budget management, optimizing pricing strategies to achieve 40% profit margins.
- Directed sales operations and order fulfillment processes, managing 80 annual events and achieving 70%+ client retention rate.
- Negotiated vendor partnerships with 200+ suppliers, securing quality products at optimal pricing to fulfill diverse client needs.
- Developed promotional strategies and managed online fulfillment operations, enhancing brand awareness for client campaigns across 15 industries.
- Identify trends, source new products, and manage supplier relations.
- Source products internationally across 5 countries, managing import logistics and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Lead and scale team operations from 3 to 25 employees, managing recruitment, performance, and organizational development.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and effectively.
ASSOCIATE BUYER / SAP SOFTWARE CONSULTANT
REEBOK HEADQUARTERS
Stoughton, MA
05.1995 - 06.2000
- Prepared purchase orders for new products in brand portfolio, ensuring timely inventory availability.
- Analyzed market trends and sales data to inform purchasing decisions.
- Maintained sales trend records and prepared forecasts to support data-driven purchasing decisions.
- Performed regular analysis of various sales and inventory reports.
- Selected products according to company guidelines.
- Conducted retail store visits to ensure effective utilization of floor plans, enhancing product presentation.
- Collaborated with the creative department and produced an engaging catalog of all products.
- Supported the launch of retail systems as an SAP ‘super user.’
- Shaped the SAP Retail platform features as a merchandising expert, contributing to the system architecture now deployed across global retail operations.
- Extensive SAP Training.
- Extensive overseas travel.
ASSISTANT BUYER / DISTRIBUTOR
TALBOTS HEADQUARTERS
Hingham, MA
09.1993 - 05.1995
- Streamlined purchase order processes and monitored departmental budgets for alignment with financial goals.
- Managed inventory and coordinated with suppliers to ensure compliance with distribution protocols.
- Orchestrated the efficient and timely delivery of products to stores.
- Investigated market trends and monitored sales performance.
- Cultivated vendor relationships to optimize inventory management.
EXECUTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT MANAGER/GROUP MANAGER
ABRAHAM & STRAUSS
New York City, NY
05.1991 - 09.1993
- Formulated and enforced policies, resolved escalated issues to improve workflow, and partnered with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives.
- Controlled departmental budgets and established strategic goals.
- Directed multi-department operations, trained staff to enhance performance and achieved operational alignment across teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Textiles, Merchandising & Design
University of Rhode Island
South Kingston RISkills
- Product sourcing
- Vendor negotiations
- Supplier relations
- Market analysis
- Overseas procurement
- Cost negotiation
- Product development
- Supply chain management
- Inventory management
- Production planning
- Vendor relations
- Order fulfillment
- Profit and loss management
- Budget management
- Pricing optimization
- Cost analysis
- Profit margin optimization
- SAP implementation
- Inventory management systems
- Purchase order management
- Team management
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Performance management
- Sales operations
- Marketing strategies
- Brand management
- Customer retention
- Textiles merchandising
- International sourcing
- Team building
- Budget management
- Operations management
Timeline
PRESIDENT/CEO
PRESENT PROMOTIONS, CORP.
06.2000 - Current
ASSOCIATE BUYER / SAP SOFTWARE CONSULTANT
REEBOK HEADQUARTERS
05.1995 - 06.2000
ASSISTANT BUYER / DISTRIBUTOR
TALBOTS HEADQUARTERS
09.1993 - 05.1995
EXECUTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT MANAGER/GROUP MANAGER
ABRAHAM & STRAUSS
05.1991 - 09.1993
Bachelor of Science - Textiles, Merchandising & Design
University of Rhode Island