STEVEN B.

GLOBERMAN
608.216.4896: mobile

zglobes@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/stevengloberman/en

Eureka, Missouri 63025

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Senior Print Production Manager with excellent organizational and negotiation abilities. Skilled in managing the procurement
lifecycle of all types of print buys from scheduling / planning through accurate spec creation, RFQ, negotiation, file release,
production, delivery and invoice approval. Excels in coordinating and managing multiple projects and priorities. Motivated by
opportunities to build customer and vendor relationships, product quality, process improvement, profitability, and competitive
position in the market. Competencies include:

Price Negotiation
Product Procurement & Distribution
Inventory Management

Supplier / Vendor Relations

Strategic Sourcing
Customer Relations

Problem Resolution
Budget Management
Importing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FAMOUS FOOTWEAR, St Louis, Missouri
1999 2015
Famous Footwear, a division of Calares (Brown Shoe), is the largest family footwear chain with 1,050+ locations.
Print Buyer / Purchasing Manager (2000 2015)
Managed vendor and internal customer relations by building and expanding strong business partnerships.
Identified and negotiated best value for $12 million+ budget for Famous Footwear Visual Merchandising, Marketing and CRM
print needs, always meeting cost, quality, timing, availability and reliability considerations.
Achieved cost savings of >$15 million in fiscal 2005 through 2014.
Assured >500 supply items were available for current, new, relocating, and remodeled stores requisition demands.
Extensive SAP experience in procurement modules; purchase order, item set up, maintenance, inventory and accounting.
Vetted out partnerships with major gift card processor Stored Value Solutions and Blackhawk Network to sell Famous
Footwear gift cards in over 5,000 grocery chains nationwide. Forecasted to contribute $8 Million in revenue in fiscal 2015.
Managed annual sign kit production calendar inclusive timing for marketing creative, VM, store support and procurement to
assure all in-store signage was on time, within budget and consistent with current brand standards.
Accountable and managed annual Visual Merchandising budget and forecasting. Created and provided reports to senior
management of monthly VM expenditure and future forecasting spend.
Lead internal customers to understand and optimize production specifications to achieve cost savings.
Served as strategic partner for PeopleSoft implementation in 2001 and SAP in 2011.
Managed and procured paper for Famous Footwear insert circulars.
Visual Merchandising Administrator (1999 2000)
Managed and maintained department production schedule ensuring timelines for projects were efficiently administered.
Negotiated cost for all new and reordered Visual Merchandising supply items resulting in a savings in excess of $1 million.
Designed and implemented sign kit production schedule processes that resulted in a 25% reduction in the amount of time for
signage to reach retail stores.
OSHKOSH B'GOSH, INC., Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Manufacturing leader in the apparel industry with commitment to producing durable, styled clothes.

1996 1998

Import Sourcing Manager

Responsible for collaborating with factories, agents, and mills to develop, replicate, and cost fabric required for garment
production. Directed the distribution of costing packages to quality-approved factories and agents. Managed the approval process
of all garment sundry, fabric color and garment artwork. Assured proto samples are produced to specifications to ensure on-time
delivery of samples and bulk orders. Hired, managed the training and workflow of an import assistant. Administered training for
new associates on the import sourcing team.
Negotiated prices within corporate margin objectives, and maintained accurate costing database.
Assigned to problem resolution while responding to all daily correspondence from agents, factories, and mills regarding
development, costing, and future placement of product; resolved issues within 24 hours.
Ensured adherence to product development time and action calendar by leading the coordination of merchandising
department, artists and import sourcing teams.
Served as sundry and trim liaison between import sourcing, trim suppliers and agents/factories. Negotiated all pricing and
resolved pending issues within 24 hours.

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KIDS MART, INC., City of Industry, California

1986 1996
450 Store Chain of children's apparel, accessories and toys, a former division of the Woolworth Corp, sold 1995).
Visual Merchandising Manager (1994 1996)
Managed the design, negotiation and ordering of all in-store signs and POP displays. Managed and coordinated the stores planning
calendar with in-store signage and merchandise flow for all promotional events. Managed and outlined sequence of events and
weekly promotional bulletins.
Interacted with senior management and buyers securing and interpreting information for development of store visual
merchandising guidelines.
Published merchandise guidelines inclusive of all pertinent information for the specific timeframe and promotions.
Created theme, concept, and visual displays for company meetings and store operational events.
Buyer, Boys 8 l4 (1992 - 1993)
(Volume $35 Million)
Managed administrative support staff of three. Established annual departmental goals to achieve gross margin and sales and
purchase plans
Developed quarterly category plan and item intensification plans.
Reacted to hot items to procure in an effort to achieve and maximize sales and corporate goals.
Aggressively searched off-price deals, potential vendors, items, and opportunities.
Traveled extensively in domestic and overseas markets to procure product mix.
Director of International Markets (1987 - 1992)
(Volume $55 Million)
Managed administrative support staff of two. Coordinated product development between buyers and agents/factories to attain
direct import goals.
Developed, administered and enforced quality control standards and guidelines.
Responded to all daily incoming correspondence within 24-hours.
Managed overseas consolidator and United States customs broker relationships to expedite customs clearance.
Ensured letters of credit and duty/import related invoices were properly and efficiently paid.
Developed and completed import program report to including sales, purchases, liquidation, and markup.
District Manager - 16 Stores (1986 1987)
(Volume $7.0 Million)
Supervised the recruitment, training, scheduling and motivation of all store personnel. Managed office administrative functions,
including weekly reporting documentation, bank deposits and record management. Motivated store teams to implement and achieve
exceptional customer service.
Assured merchandising guidelines, window displays, promotional events and store signage were implemented according to
corporate directives.
Controlled store shrinkage, payroll, supplies and maintenance budgets.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, State University College, Brockport, New York

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Excel

People Soft
AS400
Microsoft Word

CERTIFICATION
PCPI (Print Communications Professionals International 2008 Professional Print Production Certification