Rajesh Desor

Results-driven Executive and Business Development Manager with 15+ years of experience in international recycling, ferrous and nonferrous metal trading, supply chain management, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record driving high-volume domestic and export procurement, managing international trade finance, and executing operational optimization to increase profitability across multi-site industrial scrap operations.

Business Development Manager - American Scrap Iron & Metal - Columbia, SC

(2023-01)

• Spearhead growth strategy, supplier acquisition, and buyer network management for nonferrous and electronic scrap specialties.
• Oversee full product lifecycle to maximize profitability, ensure strict regulatory compliance, and increase operational efficiency.
• Implement optimized supply chain processes to streamline material processing, handling, and distribution.

Senior Buyer - C&Y Global - Atlanta, GA

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Managed high-volume procurement of nonferrous metals for export trading and direct intake at the Atlanta facility.
• Cultivated regional B2B relationships with scrap yard owners and sales executives across the Southeast US.
• Negotiated and sourced 50–100 monthly loads of mixed nonferrous metals to sustain consistent inventory throughput.

Owner / President - International Recycling Services - Spartanburg, SC

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Directed high-volume international trading and export operations for ferrous and nonferrous metal markets.
• Provided strategic business consulting to independent scrap yards spanning EHS compliance, operational training, legal parameters, and export logistics.

Vice President - Adams Scrap Recycling - Greenville, SC

(2008-06 - 2021-11)

• Direct-led operational launch of startup recycling facility, scaling workforce to 50+ employees across 6 specialized departments.
• Executed international sales, formula-based purchasing/sales contracts, and trade finance management, including bulk vessel cargo shipments.
• Established company-wide systems for retail purchasing, commercial/industrial sales, safety compliance, and custom inventory tracking.
• Directed specialized business units including an adjacent salvage yard, automotive recycling division, and aluminum furnace operations.

Sales Associate - Volvo Porsche Jaguar of Greenville - Greenville, SC

(2006-06 - 2008-06)

• Managed client relationships, contract negotiations, and luxury vehicle sales operations.

Sales Associate - Vic Bailey Automotive - Spartanburg, SC

(2004-01 - 2006-06)

• Managed retail sales, account management, financing administration, and customer retention.

International Business - University of South Carolina-Upstate (1999-01 - 2001-12)