R I CK MEYER

****A Northview Ave Nashville, Tennessee 37216 731-***-**** adhz55@r.postjobfree.com S U M M A R Y

Highly self-motivated, performance-driven individual with a work and education history that exhibits a myriad of qualities necessary for a quantifiably successful employee. Extensive experience in managing integrated logistics, purchasing and supply chain management programs. Articulate, personable, and dependable in dealing with management, peers, staff, and clientele. Exemplified ability to assume increased responsibilities, work well as a team member and leader, prioritize time, and handle multiple job tasks in an effective and efficient manner through strategic time management and communication with cross-functional teams. Interested in continuing to grow professionally within the supply chain, logistics, and purchasing industry. Currently pursuing an MBA. E X P E R I E N C E

Nissan North America Nashville, TN

Buyer 10/2017- Present

Automotive parts procurement for a supplier base of 140+ suppliers with $155 million in turnover.

Delivered 3.5% yearly cost reduction target with supplier base in FY18 and in FY19.

Launched RFQ process and implemented the resourcing for all Nissan North America packaging comprising of $23.7M in turnover and yielding $3.1M in cost reductions for FY19.

Implemented a returnable packaging sourcing plan by utilizing reverse logistics principles resulting in $850K savings in FY19.

Purchasing lead for FY19 pallet supplier resourcing project.

Established a SOP for localization activities and deployed to all of Nissan North America Aftersales Purchasing resulting in lower logistics costs and shorter lead times.

Generate NDA’s, issue RFI’s, analyze RFQ’s, and present business case studies for cost and time effective sourcing plans.

Conduct QBR’s and generate vendor managed scorecards to ensure adherence to cost and business objectives.

Perform comparative analysis of competing suppliers in order to recommend the most competitive source.

Negotiate and establish commodity prices in support of department cost reduction goals.

Engage with end users (client groups and/or engineers) to establish specifications for sourced commodities.

Negotiate and establish payment term contracts and purchase orders for assigned commodities and suppliers.

Effectively communicate with counterparts to facilitate purchasing activities on a regional and global level. Total Quality Logistics Nashville, TN

Logistics Account Executive – Sales Group Leader 08/2015 – 09/2017

Founding member of Nashville II Satellite Office

Contributor to office growth from 5 founding members to 80+ team members.

Managed a team of 20+ Logistics Account Executives while maintaining and growing personal accounts.

Bi-weekly metric review of team member performance and developed tailored coaching strategies to achieve sales and operations goals.

Analyzed and forecasted inventory levels through various supplier portals and scheduled transportation of goods accordingly.

Team lead for P&L.

Utilized several TMS platforms and SAP products to establish contracts from RFQ’s, specify bid terms, and implement cost effective transportation expenditure.

Managed contractual and expedited freight for large client base 24/7/365. The Home Depot at Home Services Inc. – Home Depot Exteriors Nashville, TN Project Manager 08/2014 -08/2015

Worked directly with Branch Manager, Sales Manager, Installation Manager, and Branch Coordinator.

Responsible for meeting strict monthly performance goals.

Successfully managed territory specific projects independently.

Successfully marketed Home Depot Exteriors within designated territories.

Awarded the Home Depot Homer Award for highest grossing territory half year-to-date.

$241,887.00 half year-to-date gross revenue.

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E D U C A T I O N

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, Chattanooga, Tennessee

B.S., Criminal Justice, 2013

T R A I N I N G, C E R T I F I C A T I O N S, A N D A C C R E D I T A T I O N S

“Building Business Acumen” – Acumen Learning

“Effective Negotiating I” – Karrass Negotiation Seminars

“Effective Negotiating II” – Karrass Negotiation Seminars

“Culture Training – Japan”

“Culture Training – Mexico”

“Culture Training – France”

C O M P U T E R S K I L L S

Microsoft Office, Citrix - LMS, Concur, Sales Force, TMS platforms (JDA, TMC, Navisphere, CarrierPoint, Freight Desk, Oracle, Telogis), CLICK, Mainframe Systems, GTOP, SAP, Taulia S K I L L S A N D I N T E R E S T S

Strong written and verbal skills

Leadership

Analytical

Kaizen

Cooperative and collaborative in team environments

TSSAA Basketball Referee – MTBOA

NCAA basketball practice team – UTC

Golf

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