Richard McGrath
Columbus,OH
Summary
Seasoned raw material buyer that emphasizes critical thinking for the unique challenges a production facility must overcome at the personnel, financial, and technological level. Successful in maintaining early production of sub-contracted products for Bath & Body Works.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Buyer
Knowlton Development Corporation
10.2016 - Current
- Responsible for the purchase and delivery of raw materials necessary for the production of Bath & Body Works' beauty products
- Increased company profitability on purchased raw materials through strategic contract negotiations with chemical vendors on an annual renewal basis
- Collaborated with production managers and chemists on the evaluation of product quality received from vendors
- Developed software for predicting future production needs and coordinating prompt raw material delivery
Education
MBA - Finance
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHMinor - Computer Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP Software
- C programming
Timeline
Manufacturing Buyer
Knowlton Development Corporation
10.2016 - Current
MBA - Finance
The Ohio State University
Minor - Computer Science
The Ohio State University
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