QCS Purchasing Cooperative
Ethan Richardson possesses extensive experience in operations and logistics management, currently serving as Senior Director of Operations at QCS Purchasing Cooperative since March 2019, where leadership capabilities have been demonstrated in program management and member services. Prior roles include Manager of Logistics Procurement at Univar, where strategic cost reduction and asset utilization initiatives were developed, and Purchasing Manager for Transportation at Nestle S.A., focusing on strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Earlier positions at Kraft Foods Group encompassed various roles in logistics procurement and business process excellence. Ethan's career began in the U.S. Army, culminating as Battery Executive Officer during Operation Iraqi Freedom, showcasing a strong foundation in leadership and operational efficiency. A degree in European History was earned from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
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QCS Purchasing Cooperative
QCS Purchasing Cooperative is a member-owned buying group for companies engaged in food and beverage production. It is the largest purchasing cooperative of its kind. QCS focus' on producers of dairy, fruit, beverage, water conditioning, vegetables and other food products. QCS Purchasing consolidates members' spend at a category level which allows us to: -Create buying leverage with our supply partners -Provide members with more competitive pricing than they could achieve on their own -Gain deep market knowledge to help member develop optimum sourcing strategies -Help members solve sourcing challenges with our team of category experts -Maintain low overhead to ensure our members receive maximum benefit from their ownership -Provide backup supply securing in the even our members need another qualified supplier QCS members also have access to Food Safety & Quality services. QCS Purchasing Cooperative was formed in 2021 when QCS Purchasing LLC, SECO, Quality Chekd Dairies, and Allied Purchasing joined together. The combined presence in the food and beverage industries have over 175 years, servicing a membership base of well over 800 companies with over 2000 locations. QCS Purchasing Coop members are located all over the U.S. as well as in Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and New Zealand.