1. Deas M. Richardson, Jr.
467 Ransdell Drive, Spartanburg SC, 29307 ▪ 864-921-2269 dmrichardsonjr@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Hard working, motivated, resourceful, and innovative individual with extensive experience leading in a manufacturing and
sales environment. Capabilities include account management, purchasing, manufacturing and sales.
SKILLS
 Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
 Ability to learn new skills quickly and efficiently
 History of driving savings through strategic sourcing
 Results-oriented problem solver with focus on process improvement and innovation
 Working knowledge of Oracle and knowledge of SAP computer systems and Costpoint and Mapics procurement systems
 Experience working within Federal Acquisition Regulations; “Public Trust” level clearance
 Enrolled in the C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) course at Greenville Tech and passed the three tests.
The Citadel
BS in Business Administration
EXPERIENCE
Home Depot, Spartanburg, SC Feb 2015 – pres
(MET Associate)
 Working with a team of associates to merchandize products and rework racks.
 Hours are 9:00pm to 6:00am M-Thursday
 Fulltime
Trugreen, Greenville, SC, SC Feb 2015 – Mar
( Inside & Outside Sales)
 Responsible for daily sales of lawn, tree & shrub care for residential customers
 Requires excellent people skills that require communicating to the public the benefits of the service to their lawn, trees &
shrubs to create additional value to their property
 Requires the desire to persevere and to succeed and to never, never give up
 Hours are 10:00am to 8:00pm M-F and many Saturdays
 Fulltime
Amazon.com LLC, Spartanburg, SC 2012 – 2013
(Facility Buyer)
 Responsible for acquiring various non-inventory items required to support a large distribution facility, including equipment,
corrugate, packaging and shipping materials
 Monitored inventory to ensure quantities on hand to maintain continuous flow of material and support the daily operations of
the plant
PAE (Defense Support Services, LLC), Greenville, SC 2010 – 2012
Support provider for 31 Customs and Border Patrol sites throughout the United States and Puerto Rico
(Buyer II)
 Responsible for sourcing goods and services for Customs and Border Patrol sites, including aircraft, forklift and engine parts
and services
 Sourced hundreds of items weekly, evaluating multiple bids and negotiating terms and conditions to ensure the best deal
 Worked within Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and DFAR in a CPSR approved environment and created proper
documentation for government audits
Suminoe Textile of America, Gaffney, SC 2007 – 2008
Tier 1 Supplier to Honda and Toyota
(Mat Shipping Supervisor)
 Learned two computer systems to support coordination and merging of the systems, assisting with troubleshooting and
resolving problems
 Oversaw physical control of inventory, with accountability for maintaining inventory at multiple sites and communicating
with associates in Mat Production, Planning and IT departments
 Developed shipping procedures to assure accuracy
 Hired and trained staff

2. Faurecia Interior Systems, Fountain Inn, SC 2005 – 2007
Tier 1 Supplier to BMW Manufacturing
(Inventory Control Coordinator)
 Oversaw and managed inventory for the BMW/SUV program, sourcing parts, assigning part numbers, coordinating layout,
implementing the flow of inventory/parts in the warehouses and assisting with cycle counting
 Supervised 10 associates in the Bulk Pass Thru / Assembly area, prioritizing and planning work activities and resources
(Planner/Scheduler)
 Maintained responsibility for daily planning and scheduling of the injection department presses
 Responsible for managing inventory count and location
Edscha Spartanburg, LLC, Spartanburg, SC 2002 – 2005
Tier 1 Supplier to BMW Manufacturing
(MRO Buyer)
 Completed daily acquisition of MRO items such as nuts, bolts, motors, and other parts used in the facility
 Created purchase orders for materials, negotiated with suppliers on prices and deliveries, and inspected goods upon arrival,
ensuring receipts conformed with order quantity and specifications
 Investigated deviations from standards and recommended changes as required
Spartanburg Herald Journal, Spartanburg, SC 1991 – 2005
(Route Coordinator)
 Maintained customer base for delivery of approximately 400 daily newspapers
Southern Food Service, Greensboro, NC 1987 – 1991
(Inside Sales Account Representative)
 Established new residential customers monthly, resulting in increased appliance sales