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James Hightower
President, HSI LLc
Location: Muskegon, MI United States
Joined: Apr 30th, 2017

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Spring Arbor Col class of 1993

Undergrad Major: Management

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I currently work with HSI LLc as President
I have years of experience working in the Purchasing industry.

Buyer/Category Manager/Financial Analyst/Consultant | Hightower Services International
From January 2007 to Current • 19 year(s)
Provides product insights, retail marketing consulting, customer service, and manufacturing quality control process analysis with expertise in category management and sourcing.

Buyer | Stop And Shop / Giant Supermarkets
From January 2005 to November 2006 • 1 year(s)
Managed multiple categories including housewares, appliances, and home goods, responsible for buying, merchandising, advertising, and developing planograms and replenishment strategies.

Management Consultant | POS Solutions
From December 2003 to December 2004 • 1 year(s)
Consulted to Wal-Mart vendors on supplier expectations, inventory maximization, sales forecasting, promotion and pricing strategies.

Category Manager | Auto Zone
From November 2002 to December 2003 • 1 year(s)
Managed brake and steering categories, turning negative sales trends positive and creating new strategies to increase customer satisfaction while decreasing returns.

Buyer | Wal-Mart
From June 1997 to November 2002 • 5 year(s)
Managed housewares, small appliances, vacuums, and toys categories, achieving significant sales increases and inventory improvements through strategic analysis and new product development.

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