Dennis Roberts

About Dennis Roberts

The Macomb Group is an Industrial Pipe, Valve and Fitting Supplier with Specialty Product…

Experience

1. Gm North East Operations

   The Macomb Group

   Mar 2007 — Present · Cleveland/Akron, OH, US

   The Macomb Group is an Industrial Pipe, Valve and Fitting Supplier with Specialty Product Divisions - Oil and gas division, Valve Automation, Instrumentation, Metal and Rubber Hose Division, Fire Fabrication and Piping Products, AWWA Products, Heating Division, Steam Products, Pumps, Hangers, Lined Pipe and Fittings, Fiberglass Piping Products, Energy Saving Products and more. We work with all types of cuytomers from Major Mechanical Contractors to Industrial, OEM, Power, Chemical, Municipal, Government, Schools, Hospitals, Food, Pharma, Water and Waste Water Plants, Plumbing and Heating Contractors and more.Responsible for managing the wholesale distribution operations and functions for The Macomb Group in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESSet overall strategy in the region including identification of new market segments to engage.Develop and implement business plan to penetrate new and existing markets. Oversee warehouse operations.Oversee the logistic process and transportation of goods from vendors to client.Review and approve purchase orders.Hiring for all areas including Outside and inside Sales, Order entry, Drivers, warehouse.Monitor projects in all areas and ensure Macomb products are utilized. Develop and execute marketing plan. Decide appropriate quantities of items to stock.Ensure inventory maintains optimal levels.Direct and develop outside and inside sales force to achieve goals. Negotiate contracts and prices.

Education

• The University of Akron

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management

  1996 — 1999

• The University of Akron

  Bachelor's degree, Marketing

  1992 — 1995

• The University of Akron

  Associate's degree, Fire Science/Fire-fighting

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Process Scheduler
• Materials
• Strategic Planning
• Budgets
• Procurement
• Fire Protection
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Management
• Team Building
• New Business Development
• Contractors
• Contract Management
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Contract Negotiation
• Metal Fabrication
• Construction Management
• Inspection
• Purchasing
• Account Management
• Leadership
• Pumps
• Piping
• Inventory Management
• Negotiation
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Valves
• Project Management
• Construction
• Welding
• Supervisory Skills
• Sales Management
• Oil & Gas
• Project Planning
• Gas
• Petroleum