Jim McMenamin

Experience

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  84 Lumber

  Sept 1991 - Feb 1992

  Sales Associate
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  The Home Depot

  Nov 1992 - Jul 1999

  Assistant Store Manager
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  Lumbermens Merchandising Corporation

  Jul 1999 - now

  • Lead East West Commodity Lumber, overseeing all aspects of personnel management, staff development, customer sales growth, and new business development.• Drive the annual budgeting process and provide monthly performance reports to company leadership, analyzing group performance against budget targets.• Foster strong supplier relationships, implementing new programs and enhancing existing ones.• Guide team performance through strategic goal setting and provide clear, constructive feedback on individual performance and professional development.• Leverage Commodity Futures and Swaps to develop robust purchasing strategies, including inventory hedging, forward/firm pricing, and basis trading to maximize sales and protect margins.• Identify market share growth opportunities through data analysis.• Previous title of role was Purchasing Manager East West Commodity Lumber Show less • Managed daily departmental operations, encompassing leadership, purchasing, program administration, and customer service.• Collaborated with the sales team to set individual sales targets, develop action plans, and monitor the achievement of sales objectives.• Provided training, feedback, support, and coaching to the sales team to enhance performance and drive sales success.• Analyzed lost sales opportunities, investigated root causes, and implemented strategies to regain market share.• Guided staff in achieving sales budgets and meeting corporate/divisional objectives.• Oversaw departmental claims, resolved supplier and dealer grievances, and facilitated speculative purchases for the department Show less

  • Director - East West Commodity Lumber

    Apr 2016 - now

  • Department Manager - East West Commodity Lumber

    Oct 2013 - Apr 2016

  • Trader - East West Commodity Lumber

    Jul 1999 - Oct 2013