Kyle Thacker Email & Phone Number

Richmond, KY, US

Berea, KY

• Developing commodity strategies
• Manage customer/supplier/financial selection process
• Negotiating contractual/financial agreements
• Support new program launches
• Cost analysis, cost reduction strategies, market analysis, quotation activities
• Long-term planning and development of commodity and supplier base

Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Identify areas of improvement for processes and supporting components of PAR Lamp manufacturing
• Propose ideas in professional formats and presentations to superiors for approval.
• Design, quote, and Implement approved projects
• Oversaw projects in the plant that are not yet completed and coordinating with personnel in the shop and production floor to minimize running downtime.
• Managed project budgets up to $50,000

Somerset, Kentucky

• Designed and managed ecommerce websites.
• Optimized for Search Engine Traffic.
• Coordinated all aspects of customer service; including order processing, product questions, and refunds.
• Directed all financial aspects such as marketing, capital expenditure budgets, and P/L.
• Negotiated with large distributors on better pricing and expanding product lines.