Paul Lovgren
About
Paul Lovgren is from Greater Phoenix Area. Paul is currently Vice President of Product Development and Sourcing at Rondo Food America LLC. In Paul's previous role as a VP Product Development and Sourcing at Rush Direct Inc, Paul worked in until Jul 2022. Prior to joining Rush Direct Inc, Paul was a Product Group Director at Rush Direct Inc and held the position of Product Group Director at Wood Dale, Illinois, United States. Prior to that, Paul was a Sr. Manager of Product Development at PetSmart, based in Phoenix, Arizona from Jul 2016 to Aug 2021. Paul started working as Project Manager (Merchandising) at PetSmart in Phoenix, AZ in Jan 2015. From Jan 2014 to Jan 2015, Paul was Field and Stream Paddle Sports Buyer at DICK'S Sporting Goods, based in Coraopolis, PA. Prior to that, Paul was a Buying at DICK'S Sporting Goods, based in Coraopolis, PA 15001 from Jan 2013 to Jan 2014. Paul started working as Manager at REI in Jan 2008.
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Responsible for project management for buying, sourcing, and planning projects that impact the enterprise. Projects included: Localized Assortments, JDA Re-implementation, and Large Scale Resets. Partner with cross-functional partners to plan, implement, and execute projects on time and on budget. Ensure adherence to project governance. Resolve tension on project teams to ensure strong project team morale. Hold cross-functional partners accountable for project success. Adapt to shifting priorities, changes in scope, timelines, and demands in a seamless manner. Effectively manage competing priorities.
Responsible for sales, gross margin, and turn for Paddle and Water segments of Field and Stream & Combo Centers. Partner and work daily with planning and allocations to manage the open to buy and mark down strategy to optimize sales, gross margin, and turn. Provide feedback and direction on the F&S private brands.
An active team member responsible for sales, gross margin, and turn. Partner and work daily with Planner, and Allocators to manage an open to buy and mark down strategy to optimize sales, gross margin, and turn. Responsible for building various merchandise assortments for 600+ stores and E-Comm. Assist Product Development team in developing multiple products under multiple private brands.
Full P&L responsibility and accountability. Led transition to SAP as Regional Trainer. Recruit, hire, train, and develop a diverse team. Proactively manage expenses to ensure a strong company contribution.
Worked directly with Senior Buyer assisting in all aspects of retail merchandise buying for hard-good businesses. Planned and executed visual presentation standards for equipment businesses. Performed weekly sales analysis to ensure effective strategy execution. Ensure compelling assortments appropriate to season and customer. Collaborate with inventory analysts and demand planners, and distribution.