Barry Ricketts

Purchasing Manager - International and Domestic

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I'€™ve always heard that there are (2) Rules in Business - Rule #1: The customer is ALWAYS right! Rule #2: When the customer is WRONG -€“ refer to Rule #1 It has been my experience that these €œrules€ are an absolute not only in business, but in all walks of life: personal, social & professional! It is how you treat those you come in contact with daily that matters and shows what is important to you and whether you receive respect or disdain. I value and cherish the integrity and respect I build with those I reach each day! I build relationships with those who allow it...and those who don'€™t. Folks can trust that what I say I will do! This is a rule I live by each day. I have worked for companies where the management adheres to the above rules, where customers respected the business and those of us who worked there. What fun it was to go to work each day! These businesses flourished because the ownership valued not only the customers but the employees as well! Sales continued to grow year after year because of the integrity of the company...we built trust with the customer. I look to continue to work for companies that value the customer above all else and adhere to the rules above as I do. Barry Ricketts' Specialties: Sales & Sales Management; Customer Satisfaction; Relationship Building; Team Building & Leadership; Purchasing & Inventory Control

Procurement Manager at JML OPTICAL INDUSTRIES

October 2012 - Present | Rochester, NY

Purchasing Manager for International and Domestic Vendors

Owner at BCR Industries, LLC - WildwoodsofNY.com

2010 - Present

Quality Handcrafted Pens and accessories for all occasions! I began to turn pens 2 years ago as a hobby and created so many of them I needed to sell them at shows and online! It certainly has been entertaining and I have learned to improve the products. I plan to have some new products out for Corporate awards - so STAY TUNED!!

Director of Operations at ProfessionalAlbums.com/Art Leather

January 2008 - January 2012

I served as the Inside Sales Manager where I hired, trained and led a team of 19 inside sales representatives. We enrolled and trained over 1,500 customers in a specialty software in six months. I managed and attended several small and large trade shows throughout the country. I most recently was Director of Operations and was instrumental in setting up the new production facility in Tijuana, Mexico.

General Manager at DeCarolis Heavy Duty Parts

June 2005 - December 2007

Oversaw (2) locations as General Manager I reduced overtime and inventory while maintaining a high fill rate. Maximized profit margin by working with vendors and purchasing more items from the Parts Group we belonged to. This also enabled more aggressive price breaks to our largest customers.

Director of Purchasing at Hahn Automotive Warehouse

May 1998 - June 2005

Director of Purchasing reduced inventory $5,000,000 while maintaining an average of 94% fill rate, as well as negotiating inventory swaps worth $2,000,000 with our major vendors; raised the net profitability 4% as part of a pricing team; successfully bid the NY State Parts contract for our area 3 times during my tenure. I’ve successfully led teams of inside and outside sales representatives, purchasing agents and store personnel

General Manager at Meisenzahl Auto Parts, Inc.

June 1988 - May 1998

Held positions as Counterman, Purchasing Agent, Fleet Salesperson, Sales Manager and Computer Center Manager, ending with General Manager. I also oversaw (2) satellite locations during my tenure.

Houghton College

1982 – 1986

BS

Helping people and businesses grow, leading a CSB group at Church, woodworking, fishing