Tim T. Sowinski
Global Product Management Executive
Saint Francis,MN
Summary
Highly Motivated 20+ years of Product, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, Forecast, Working Capital, and Business Development experience, optimizing inventory, reducing spend, and consistently surpassing revenue targets, fostering innovation, and delivering profitable growth. Skilled in cross-functional leadership, and navigating transitions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Product and Purchasing
The Rowmark Group
Burnsville, USA
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Assumed $100M P&L responsibility by developing product and purchasing strategy, maximizing growth and profitability through cross-functional collaboration
- Led implementation of fully-integrated supply chain planning and inventory optimization software, resulting in spend and inventory value optimization within 10 months
- Developed and implemented S&OP process resulting in 10% reduction in inventory costs in 8 months
- Elevated vendor/supplier management program through performance measurement, monitoring, continuous improvement strategies
- Negotiated extended payment terms with vendors, resulting in 10% reduction in working capital in 3 months.
Director of Product Management
Medline
Northfield, USA
11.2013 - 01.2022
- Developed and executed product strategies for Health & Beauty, First Aid, and Orthopedic categories, fostering innovation and achieving double-digit growth YoY
- Identified and implemented new $200m contract manufacturer in 7 months, resulting in improved inventory/working capital and achieved service level targets
- Created mentoring program that provided coaching and development to all new Product Managers
Director of Marketing
Medline
- Led and developed sustainable private label business within Medline Consumer Division, achieving incremental sales growth exceeding $40M in 2 years
- Enhanced distribution, brand awareness, and increased market share by 20% by owning and driving Customer and Channel strategies in first year
- Generated $40M+ in incremental sales by launching 3 new private label categories in less than 1 year that gained distribution at 4 major retailers.
- Conducted market analysis and research to identify trends and opportunities
- Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and sales performance
Senior Channel Sales Manager
Medline
- Developed sales and marketing strategies for $53MM retail business unit, Curad Brand of First-Aid products and Private Label
- Leveraged market research, industry trends, competitive intelligence, consumer insights, and syndicated data for identifying business opportunities.
- Coordinated sales activities with partners and resellers to identify and close new business
Senior Product Manager
Medline
- Executed New Product Development, including brand strategy and private label initiatives resulting in development of 2 innovative product launches that delivered +$20M.
- Created product positioning strategies designed to achieve optimal market penetration
- Developed marketing plans and strategy to promote specific products to target demographics
Category Manager
Acco Brands
Lake Zurich, USA
06.1997 - 11.2013
- Progressive roles including: Global Product Manager, Associate Product Manager, Sales/Compensation Analyst, Pricing Analyst, Inside Sales Supervisor, Inside Sales Rep
Education
BBA - Business Management
Robert Morris University - Illinois
Chicago, ILSkills
Product development
Brand building
Strategic planning
Financial Management
Business Development
Purchasing and planning
Strategic planning and execution
Coaching and mentoring
Inventory management
Additional Information
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Timeline
VP of Product and Purchasing
The Rowmark Group
01.2022 - 07.2023
Director of Product Management
Medline
11.2013 - 01.2022
Category Manager
Acco Brands
06.1997 - 11.2013
Director of Marketing
Medline
Senior Channel Sales Manager
Medline
Senior Product Manager
Medline
BBA - Business Management
Robert Morris University - Illinois