Robert McKay

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About Robert McKay

SUMMARY: A successful Purchasing/Materials professional with a track record of designing, negotiating, and implementing strategic purchasing, transportation, and logistics solutions. Skilled in sourcing and qualifying suppliers. Specific background in the manufacturing and automotive parts industries. In-depth knowledge of customs and NAFTA procedures and regulations. Constantly focused on best value, best practices, and bottom line results. Key contributor to improving quality, reducing costs, and increasing productivity. Able to analyze issues to efficiently address and resolve problems, and take advantage of business opportunities. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Skilled in presenting technical information clearly, identifying product specifications, and preparing detailed proposals. Experienced team leader, motivating individuals to achieve corporate goals. Focused on customer service. Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact professionally with people from diverse backgrounds and at all levels of the organization. Strong innovation, organizational, and priority management skills, with a meticulous attention to detail. Able to take ambiguity and complexity and translate them into clear, actionable plans. Excel in critical thinking and quick, reasoned decision making. Committed to continuing professional development. Computer literate: MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Highly motivated and energetic, enjoying the challenges of change. A professional with integrity and a strong work ethic. Specialties: automotive, competitive, contract management, customer relations, edge, estimating, fast, inventory management, logistics, materials management, microsoft office, profit, purchasing, receiving, warehousing, Core Competencies: Customer Service, Problem-solving, Strategic Thinking Teamwork, Communication, Functional Expertise Negotiations, Coaching, Results Oriented