Richard K. McCarty
**** ******** ******* • Eldridge, Alabama 35554
**************@*****.*** 205-***-**** (mobile)
Skills
Summary: Materials & Warehouse Management specialist with more than 20 years of experience in warehouse and materials planning, budgeting and purchasing. Skilled in vendor negotiations, materials management, operations, logistics, accounting and oracle systems.
Experience: North American Coal (Centennial Natural Resources) Jasper, Alabama
Purchasing and Warehouse Manager 2012 to Present
North American Coal purchased Reed Minerals in 2012
Led/managed the warehouse and purchasing departments of 5 employees
Responsible for warehouse operations that supplied parts and inventory for 6 different mine sites located across Walker and Jefferson Counties
Managed inventory levels of more than $14M and annual purchases of more than $20M
Management the Intermediate Work Contracts for all vendors performing services at mine sites
Worked closely with Engineering and Maintenance departments to ensure that stock levels and purchasing supported mine and maintenance operations
Managed the Purchase Order process from planning purchases to receipt of inventory to final payment including any vendor issues encountered
Reed Minerals Jasper, Alabama
Purchasing Supervisor 2011 to 2012
Responsible for day-to-day parts and equipment purchases from vendors including Caterpillar and Komatsu
Managed two parts runners and one purchasing assistant.
Managed the logistics of supplying inventory and repair parts to 6 different mine locations
Alabama Power Company/Southern Company Birmingham, Alabama
Team Leader - Purchasing 1994 to 2010
Lead a team of four buyers responsible for daily purchasing activities for four different steam power plants across Northern Alabama
Managed contract negotiations with vendors including presentations and recommendations to plant management
Managed vendor relations after negotiations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of purchases.
Worked with Engineering and Project Planners to ensure timely logistical support to daily needs and plant projects and improvements
Maintained pricing files for strategic contracts and vendors
Started with Company as an Inventory Analyst and was promoted to Senior Buyer prior to becoming a Team Leader - Purchasing
Education: Bevill State Community College Sumiton, Alabama
General Studies