Steven Littman
About Steven Littman
Steven Littman serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Basic Fun! since 2014, bringing extensive experience in operational management and supply chain optimization. He previously held executive roles at Horizon Group USA and The Betesh Group, where he significantly improved compliance and operational efficiency.
Current Role at Basic Fun!
Steven Littman serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Basic Fun! since 2014. In this role, he has focused on enhancing operational efficiency and driving significant growth. Under his leadership, the company has experienced a substantial increase in annual sales, growing from $38 million to over $150 million. He has also implemented a demand planning and forecasting system that has notably reduced cash flow needs.
Previous Experience at Horizon Group USA
Before joining Basic Fun!, Steven Littman worked at Horizon Group USA as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 1999 to 2009. During his tenure, he established the Regulatory Operations Department, which ensured compliance with US government regulations. This initiative resulted in no product recalls and increased business opportunities from competitors that were non-compliant.
Career Background in Operations Management
Steven Littman has a diverse background in operations management. He worked at Liz Claiborne as Corporate Operations Manager from 1991 to 1993. Following that, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at The Betesh Group from 1993 to 1999. His extensive experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in optimizing operational processes.
Education and Financial Management Expertise
Steven Littman studied at Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Management from 1977 to 1982. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in financial principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Achievements in Supply Chain Optimization
At Basic Fun!, Steven Littman reengineered the global supply chain to enhance operational optimization. This initiative included opening offices in China and Taiwan, which improved the company's speed to market for new programs. His efforts resulted in over $3 million in annual savings and supported the company's growth trajectory.