Daniel Green Names Director of Merchandising.DOLGEVILLE, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 1998--Daniel Green Company (NASD NASD See: National Association of Securities Dealers NASD See National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). : DAGR DAGR Defense Advanced GPS Receiver DAGR Direct Attack Guided Rocket ) has appointed Kenneth Hillman Hillman was a famous British automobile marque, manufactured by the Rootes Group. It was based in Ryton-on-Dunsmore, near Coventry, England, from 1907 to 1976. Before 1907 the company had built bicycles. as the firm's Director of Merchandising. Primary responsibilities include demand forecasting, international sourcing, internal production planning Production planning The function of a manufacturing enterprise responsible for the efficient planning, scheduling, and coordination of all production activities. , inventory control, costing and distribution. Hillman has over 20 years experience in the footwear business including serving as Vice President, Production and Planning at Etienne Aigner, a maker of upper market leather handbags and footwear for women. In addition, he has served as a product development and sourcing consultant for the Lowell Shoe Company where he procured product from Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. and the Far East. Greg Tunney, President of Daniel Green noted,"Ken was our first choice for the newly established Director of Merchandising Position. We identified a real need to establish tighter inventory controls to enable the placement of the right products on retailer shelves and to keep them supplied with the right colors and sizes throughoutthe various selling seasons. It's a challenging job keeping our inventory lean while avoiding retail stockouts. Ken is ideal for this new position because of his extensive background. We look forward to better sell through, inventory turns and improved customer service levels." A native of Nashua, New Hampshire Nashua is a city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA. As of the 2000 census, Nashua had a total population of 86,605[1], making it the second largest city in the state after Manchester. As of 2005, the population is estimated to be 87,986. , Hillman is in the process of relocating to Dolgeville. Founded in 1882, Daniel Green is one of the oldest domestic manufacturers of quality slippers and related casual footwear. The company remains a consistent market share leader, selling primarily to independent shoe stores, mail order catalogue companies and upscale department stores.
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