Robert Graydon Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

Florida, United States

I represent the best synthetic lubricants in the industry - AMSOIL. They are the pioneers of synthetics and continue to innovate, ensuring the best lubrication and wear protection for your equipment. If you would like to improve the performance and longevity of your fleet or equipment - reducing operational and maintenance costs, please contact me. I am certain I can help you.See more information at: www.TheAmericanOil.com

United States

Seffner, Fl

Managed sourcing, supply chain, vendor relationships and contract negotiation/management functions, for direct and indirect spend, while driving process optimization, standardization, scalability, and operational cost savings in the millions for the world's largest RV dealership as we rapidly expanded across the country.

I truly enjoyed introducing clients to the robust forecasting and replenishment technology that P4 Technologies offers. I worked with clients to better understand their business needs and help them to understand how this software will increase profitability by optimizing their inventory, improving customer service, and streamlining workflow. I developed and delivered effective presentations and software demonstrations and provide consulting and training services.- Prospecting- Business Development- Discovery- Demonstrations- Training

Remote

I drove sales funnel and represented NCR's Power Purchasing and Power Invoice Reconciliation software at customer meetings and trade shows. By building customer relationships with senior executives and business unit staff, I was able to better discover and understand their needs and pain points. I then effectively crafted custom demonstrations of software solutions to meet their needs.

Remote

Provided consulting services to clients implementing the NCR suite of purchasing and inventory management applications. Business process analysis, design, documentation, presentations, training, software testing.

Remote

Leveraging my deep experience in Purchasing/Inventory management, Replenishment and process improvement, I traveled to US Foods locations to train and help the Replenishment departments employ best practices, trained and coached the buyers on the systems and processes. Additionally, I trained and coached their managers on leading a team. I was oftentimes utilized for special projects, such as deploying new processes or systems. I was also often called upon to go into a struggling department, identify the issues, and develop and implement a turnaround plan to overcome the challenges.

Replenishment Service Center - Tampa, Fl

Managed a team of buyers in centralized replenishment at the Replenishment Service Center in Tampa. Our team very successfully managed approximately $100MM of inventory for the 4 divisions in Florida. Those divisions distribute more than a million cases of product to customers every week with a service level of 99.3%.

Following the economic downturn and a layoff from my primary career, I combined my lifelong hobby of photography with my enjoyment of soccer - to form an income-generating small side-business. The major focus of my business was action photography of youth soccer tournaments in the Tampa Bay area. Additionally, I have done occasional contract work.

Led the Purchasing organization of this multi-location, multi-channel distributor of Automotive Repair Tools and Equipment, Marine Construction Tools and Equipment and MRO Supplies. Championed and guided the organization through many revitalizing process improvement initiatives. Optimized replenishment system processes as well as operational processes related to purchasing and inventory management. Built and motivated the team. Led a project to implement a software upgrade that the company had wanted to do for the past six years. I got it done in 4 months! Strengthened vendor contracts. Negotiated better pricing and terms. Improved vendor relationships and developed new product offerings.Was a catalyst for positive change and fresh ideas.

Provided consulting and project management services in the area of replenishment and demand forecasting, specifically in the implementation and use of Manhattan Associates Replenishment and Demand Forecasting applications. Also provided general business process and optimization consulting. Clients ranged from $1.2MM to $97B in revenue. My work resulted in clients saving hundreds of millions of dollars. One client saved $40,000,000 within the first 6 months after go-live. (And that was just the first phase!)

Led the replenishment for distribution centers of this automotive parts retailer. I was brought in at a time when the company was suffering from painfully low service levels to the stores. We completely restructured the department and processes while successfully implementing what is now called Manhattan Associates Replenishment software. These efforts paid off by greatly reducing our inventory, while simultaneously dramatically improving service levels to the stores. Shortly after these improvements, Advance Auto Parts acquired Discount Auto Parts.

Established and directed the purchasing organization of this growing, wholesale building products manufacturer and distributor. Hired, trained, and developed staff. Implemented a central purchasing system, optimizing inventory as the company rapidly expanded its product lines and geographic footprint.

Bs, Business Management, Focus On Management Science, Operations Management

Pre-Engineering