Beyond The Shelf
This show is an open exploration of the people and process behind E-Commerce. Through conversations with innovators in the space, we learn the stories of these leaders and their strategies for E-Commerce success. You can join our mailing list and access more content at itsrapid.ai.
David's past guests have included: Bryan Gildenberg from the CPG Guys, Todd Hassenfelt from Colgate-Palmolive, Anne Zybowski from Circana, Randy Mercer from 1WorldSync, Jared Taitel from PepsiCo, David Novak from Salsify, Harvey Ma from Albertsons Media Collective, Carter Jensen from General Mills, Pam Perino from Ghirardelli Chocolate, and many more.
Beyond The Shelf
How to Drive Smarter Retail Execution – with Spectrum Brands’ Mir Zaman
What do rocket science and commercial operations have in common? More than you think!
In this episode, Mir Zaman, Vice President of Commercial Operations at Spectrum Brands, shares what he brought with him from the aeropsace industry to Amazon—and now to one of the most diverse brand portfolios in consumer goods. From challenging legacy systems to scaling creative content across categories like pet care, home improvement, and garden, Mir offers a clear blueprint for modern growth.
We also dive into:
- Lessons from nearly a decade at Amazon (and how to keep that entrepreneurial spirit alive in big companies)
- Building a center of excellence that still feels like part of the team
- The power of two-way door decisions—and knowing when to test, pivot, or go all-in
- Why AI will only work in CPG if it’s tailored to different stages of maturity
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