Eric Abdullah, MBA

Buyer - Indirect Procurement @ Volvo Car USA

About

I am currently working as an Indirect Procurement Buyer at Volvo Cars in Ridgeville, SC. I have extensive experience in operations management, customer relations, and logistics and production planning. I am also currently pursuing my MBA at the University of South Carolina. I earned two undergraduate degrees in Business Management and Political Science from Clemson University.

Country

United States

City

Charleston

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Project Management, Negotiation, Procurement, Logistics Management, Interpersonal Skills, Account Management, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Communication, Analytical Skills, Critical Thinking, Cold Calling

Experience

Buyer - Indirect Procurement

Volvo Car USA

2024-3 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

Ridgeville, South Carolina, United States

Logistics Coordinator

Gossett Concrete Pipe Co., Inc.

2022-4 - 2024-3 · 2 yrs

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

-Coordinate shipments for delivery, including managing necessary personnel, to maximize efficiency and profitability -Plan production by forecasting demand, managing inventory, and procuring raw materials -Track and manage over 150+ active jobs to service product needs according to customer’s schedule

Operations Manager

American Concrete & Construction, LLC

2021-1 - 2022-3 · 1 yr 3 mos

Piedmont, South Carolina, United States

-Scheduled and managed a fleet of 20+ trucks and drivers to ensure timely deliveries of aggregate materials to 9+ concrete plants -Ensured efficient delivery of private orders, managed staff inefficiencies and addressed reluctance to follow job requirements -Negotiated with suppliers to ensure a steady supply of raw materials was available -Facilitated full-cycle hiring schedule to contact, interview, and hire new drivers for vacant positions

Summer Intern

National Rural Health Association

2020-6 - 2020-8 · 3 mos

Drafted weekly summaries of news articles regarding rural health and Capitol Hill updates for NRHA members; drafted Letters of Support for certain bills and legislation; contacted hill staffers; drafted new HPSA recommendations on behalf of NRHA

Summer Intern

Motley Rice

2017-6 - 2018-8 · 1 yr 3 mos

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, United States

Assisted with civil action lawsuits by reading taken depositions and other evidence and identifying asbestos-containing products used by workers in multiple industries and the manufacturers of those products.