Charity Richardson

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Purchasing Manager at Fruit of the Loom

Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

Overview

Charity is an experienced Purchasing Manager at Fruit of the Loom, specializing in the apparel and fashion industry. She excels in strategic sourcing, supply chain optimization, and vendor negotiation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from Western Kentucky University.

Based on her professional history and interests, she seems to follow major American corporations like General Motors and Procter & Gamble. Her early career at the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce suggests a potential interest in community and local business development.

Unique fact: Before moving into purchasing and supply chain management, she began her career as a Communications Coordinator.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.


Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Management
Her entire career at Fruit of the Loom has focused on managing and optimizing the packaging supply chain, reducing inventories, and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
Strategic Sourcing
A key part of her role involves locating, partnering with, and negotiating pricing with reliable vendors across the US and Central America.
Apparel and Fashion
She has a demonstrated history of working within the apparel and fashion industry, specifically with a major brand like Fruit of the Loom.

Media Appearances

Charity has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2014
Purchasing Manager at Fruit of the Loom
3-2010 - 2-2014
Sr Buyer at Fruit of the Loom
12-2008 - 3-2010
Buyer at Fruit of the Loom
2-2005 - 3-2007
Communications Coordinator at Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

Education

1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Western Kentucky University

More Information

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Exp : 19 Location : Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Purchasing Manager at Fruit of the Loom
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Insights For Selling To Charity

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Charity is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Charity

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Charity move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Charity take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Charity

Personality Compatibility


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