Phillip D. Ohaver

About Phillip D. Ohaver

Results oriented Merchandising, Operations, and Sales Executive with 25 years of progressive experience in directing the implementation of key strategies and programs to drive revenue and optimize performance in multi-channels retail environments. Applies clear direction, achieves targets through effective planning and performance management, and develops and leads high performing teams to success. Leverages innovative thinking to solve problems, streamlines operations to enhance efficiency and grasps new technologies with ease. Communicates concisely at all levels, collaborates effectively in cross-functional team settings, and is committed to operational excellence.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Category Management

   Leslie's

   Sep 2022 — Present

   Create, evaluate, and execute key growth strategies for 900+ location retail pool supply chain. Carried full P&L responsibility, negotiated and managed 150 vendor relationships and 200 products representing over 50% of annual company revenue. Drive business growth and maximize profits through data driven strategic planning and effective category management. Utilize analytics to inform business decisions, develop and execute category strategy, and collaborate with senior leadership to develop pricing, merchandising, marketing, and inventory strategy. Negotiate vendor contracts, pricing, and advance product expansion efforts to prioritize new products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business needs, utilize in-depth industry knowledge to evaluate new and emerging trends, and stay abreast of competitive landscape to develop product mix, promotional, and merchandising plans.KEY ACHIEVEMENT:Negotiated several key vendor relationships, leveraging cost below market conditions.

Education

• Pima Community College

  Engineer's degree, Semi-Conductor Manufacturing, Automated Systems, and Electronics

  2001 — 2003