Brian Comley Email & Phone Number

United States

• Oversees supplier activities related to the purchase of tooling, direct material, parts and service, to support overall operations for Chemical, Hydraulic lines, and Indirect commodities
• Manage new and existing suppliers in all aspects as it relates to the commercial relationship with the supplier.
• Coordinate RFP’s/RFQ’s for Long and Short term pricing agreements.
• Measure supplier quality and delivery performance. Search for innovative, cost effective commodity solutions tosupport continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate systems prices, source lists, contracts, and other documentation to satisfy administrative requirements.
• Pursue alternate or new sources providing improved quality, better quality, or reduced costs.

• Oversee material requirement planning by maintaining forecasts, reorder points, and safety stock levels for assigned suppliers/products
• Purchase order creation, maintenance, and expedites to ensure timely deliveries and communicate accurate information to internal and external customers
• Communicate price changes and potential cost savings to team members for updates to material records

Lexington, South Carolina

• Managed the business relationship with 30+ assigned vendors to include the follow:
• Developed and strengthened relationship with existing and new vendors
• Maximized payment terms and discounts with vendors for improved profitability
• Responsible for initial 12-month forecast and min/max levels per warehouse as well as assisted the inventory team for periodic updates
• Monitored market trends and internal product selection to reduce outdated product offerings and limit excess inventory
• Partnered with HLC Marketing and HLC Sales to develop sales programs and negotiate with vendors for support of these initiatives

Lexington, South Carolina

• Managed the business relationship with assigned vendors to include the follow:
• Developed and maintained relationships with 30+ existing and new vendors
• Determined product selection and managed inventory for over 3000 individual items in multiple warehouses
• Maintained technical data for products in inventory database to ensure accurate information in print materials and company website
• Part of the catalog production team responsible for reporting to review each product category and begin the editing process
• Continual review of market trends, demand, and pricing, to maintain a competitive advantage, reach margin goals, and inventory turn targets

Lexington, South Carolina

• Maintained service levels with positive customer service for dealer accounts
• Developed reporting tools to monitor sales efforts and better understand sales patterns
• Supported outside sales team efforts with other inside sales team members
• Aided in the selection and installation of a new phone system in order to provide better tools and metrics to improve customer service for the company