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Michael Richardson

Portland,OR

Summary

Seasoned Director with a proven track record at Coppice Commodities, adept in strategic planning and relationship building. Excelled in boosting operational efficiency and expanding market reach through key partnerships. Achieved significant YOY growth by mastering inventory management and freight logistics. Skilled in business finance and communication, successfully managed international supply chains and negotiated critical contracts.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Asia Region

Coppice Commodities
03.2022 - 10.2024
  • Secured key partnerships In Indonesia , Malaysia that contributed to the company's overall growth strategy and market reach.
  • Optimized inventory management In The US to minimize costs and ensure product availability.
  • Boosted operational efficiency by optimizing supply chain processes Between Foreign Origin Manufacturers and the US
  • Created a Supply Chain Relationship between Our Singapore Office and US manufacturers.
  • Negotiated International Ocean Freight Contracts and Domestic Logistics contracts
  • Managed Domestic Warehouse Inventory
  • Managed a Domestic Trader Sales Team
  • Responsible to YOY growth
  • Responsible for the OEM design in new Panel Products for US MFG
  • Responsible for Trademark and Brand management
  • Responsible for Product Grading and Inspection and the Factory locations in Indonesia and Malaysia

General Manager

Shamrock Building Materials
05.2012 - 10.2023
  • Expanded business operations into international markets, navigating regulatory environments and cultural differences for successful entry.
  • Developed Manufacturers supply From China, Indonesia and Malaysia
  • Negotiated Letters of Credit and ACH direct Finance with Foreign producers
  • Negotiated Domestic price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Grew and Managed Sales from 600K to 40 Million YOY, with direct supply contracts with the Largest manufacturers Indiana and Michigan.
  • Managed Import sales and Distributions to US Home centers (I.e Menards and Home Depot)
  • Managed Logistic and Distributions from multiple domestic warehouses

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Marketing

University of Portland
Portland Oregon
06-1981

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Decision-making
  • Business Finance
  • Inventory Management
  • Product Grading
  • Product Inspection
  • Warehouse Inventory Management
  • Freight and Logistics Contract negotiation
  • Customer sales and Marketing

Timeline

Director Asia Region

Coppice Commodities
03.2022 - 10.2024

General Manager

Shamrock Building Materials
05.2012 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Marketing

University of Portland
Michael Richardson