Richard Troy Grant

• Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
• Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
• Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and market demands.
• Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.

Started in the warehouse moving to the purchasing office in January of 2005. I began purchasing some accessories and archery products then onto archery and ammo. I purchased major fun lines, ammo, and all archery products for a year and a half. Then, I was responsible for 90 percent of the Companies business for this time. In my experience at United Sporting Companies, I purchased all products with the exception of optics. I was part of the conversion team with the acquisition of Jerry's Sports center. Once converted, I was responsible for the inventory and turns and budgets for five warehouses.