Duncan Reid
Jaspers Brush,NSW
Summary
Seasoned Commodity Buyer with [Number] years in purchasing and requisitioning. Successfully collaborated with vendors from beginning to end of ordering process for purchases up to $[Amount]. Organized, proactive approach resulted lowered costs for company.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Director
Willala Agricultural Pty Ltd
1994.01 - Current
As the owner / operator of this business I exported white cottonseed to South Korea and Japan and barley to China in containers.
Willala also imported copra meal from the Solomon Islands and distributed this in northern Australia cattle industry.
Commercial Director
Soyabean Crushing Company & Derivatives
2007.07 - 2020.03
- Negotiated high-value contracts for commercial partnerships, resulting in long-term business relationships.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of products and services, maintaining positive client relationships.
- Developed a risk management system for reducing volatility in profit levels.
- Developed pricing strategies that balanced profit margins with competitive positioning, driving sustainable growth.
General Merchandising Manager
Continental Grain Company
1985.03 - 1993.12
Continental Grain (Aust) (Conti) was a part of the multinational grain and oilseed trader, Continental Grain New York, USA.
In Australia Conti operated oilseed crushing facilities and as the General Merchandising Manager I was responsible for merchandising the oilseeds and products required and produced by the company's two crushing facilities
Education
Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Ag Economics) - Agricultural Economics
Sydney University
Sydney NSW1980
Skills
- Data Interpretation
- Portfolio Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Negotiation
- Market trend monitoring
- Professional Services Strategic Sourcing
Certification
Diploma in Export Management
Timeline
Commercial Director
Soyabean Crushing Company & Derivatives
2007.07 - 2020.03
Managing Director
Willala Agricultural Pty Ltd
1994.01 - Current
General Merchandising Manager
Continental Grain Company
1985.03 - 1993.12
Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Ag Economics) - Agricultural Economics
Sydney University
Diploma in Export Management
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