Experienced Purchasing Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the food production industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Warehouse Operations, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Logistics Management, and Sourcing. Strong purchasing professional with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) focused in Marketing/Marketing Management, General from The American College, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai..
Lazurd Catering Co.; Group: Kuwait Agriculture Co. W.L.L.
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Purchase ManagerLazurd Catering Co.; Group: Kuwait Agriculture Co. W.L.L. Jul 2011 - PresentKuwait Managing overall foreign and local purchases for five group companies across procurement function and administration of the department. Acquiring and maintaining key vendor and supplier relations to accomplish defined goals. Steering effective negotiations with suppliers, planning and placing orders, finalising payment terms and ensuring proper follow-ups till stock receipt. Providing approval of payment to suppliers while liaising with finance department to meet set deadlines. Administering all shipping and logistics activities while ascertaining documentation accuracy. Overseeing stock movement and logistics from five stores including two (3PL) warehouses. Monitoring stock control and coding and ensuring all reporting relating to inventory. Defining appropriate processes/systems to enhance logistics/stock movement, inventory control and operational efficiency. Providing necessary advice to sales units and management on any deviation of plan or process. Regularly reporting to the Chairman while communicating with divisional general managers.
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Business Development ManagerM.E.N.A. Freight Services Co.; Group: Glow Logistics W.L.L. Dec 2009 - Jun 2011Kuwait Supervised all operations relating to sale of Free Zone services and logistics at the Kuwait Free Trade Zone. Enabled sale of Free Zone services to shipping line agents, freight forwarders and consignees to meet specific client service requirements. Worked in close coordination with all company teams to deliver proposals/solutions relating to RoRo, containerised, LCL and break-bulk cargo to Iraq and LCL consolidated cargo for Kuwait, on the basis of client needs. Reviewing operational performance levels to enable attainment of specific work goals. Defined and modified process to prevent any possible operational issues. Reported to the General Manager and Group Director for matters pertinent to sales and operation.
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Business Development ManagerQuality International Co.; Group: Al-Ahmadha Group Jul 2008 - Nov 2009Kuwait Supervised all operations relating to sale of Free Zone services and logistics at the Kuwait Free Trade Zone. Enabled sale of Free Zone services to shipping line agents, freight forwarders and consignees to meet specific client service requirements. Worked in close coordination with all company teams to deliver proposals/solutions relating to RoRo, containerised, LCL and break-bulk cargo to Iraq and LCL consolidated cargo for Kuwait, on the basis of client needs. Reviewing operational performance levels to enable attainment of specific work goals. Defined and modified process to prevent any possible operational issues. Reported to the Managing Director for matters pertinent to sales and operation.
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Commercial ManagerKgl – Ports International; Group: Kuwait Gulf Link Holding Group Jul 2005 - Jul 2008Kuwait Administered operations for the sale of port services at the Shuaiba Container Terminal Kuwait. Organised and sold port services to shipping line agents, freight forwarders and consignees in line with specific needs of clients. Effectively liaised with government officials pertaining to procedures and policies for clients. Collaborated with all companies within the group to exercise synergy. Ensured weekly reporting to the Commercial Director for sales and commercial related matters.
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Divisional Manager (Purchase And Sales/Distribution)First Trading & Contracting Group W.L.L.; Group: Union Trading Co. (Utc) Nov 1999 - Jun 2005Kuwait Executed all necessary measures for the purchase, sales and distribution of six different FMCG brands in Kuwait. Closely coordinated with principals entailing correspondence, reporting on stock and sales, market feedback, responding to queries, placing orders and follow-up. Handled product costing and pricing while directing the sales team and supervising their activities on a daily basis. Conducted customer visits to optimise cooperation and sales. Actively participated in trade fairs to steer principal cooperation and sourcing of new brands. Liaised with Ministry of Health for product approvals for free sale and with Ministry of Commerce to stop counterfeit trade by local traders. Coordinated with finance department and banks for various work facets such as Letter of Credits and payments to suppliers. Reported to the General Manager for diverse work issues. Managed an annual average of 600 sea/air shipments. Undertook vendor evaluation and reviewed documentation process. Analysed stock receipts of two warehouses for reviewing quantity and quality, manufacturing and expiry dates, product inscription of stock received and advised relevant departments on discrepancies, if any. Oversaw daily stock movement and warehouse operations as well as monthly and annual inventory.
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Projects ControllerThe United Agriculture Production Company S.A.K. Mar 1992 - Jun 1999KuwaitResponsible for all activities concerning Purchase, Project management & Financial claims from the Ministry.a) Project Co-ordination & Analyst Responsible for generating M.I.S. & Financial Reports. - Furnishing a complete analysis of 6 Govt. Projects on a daily basis to the Chairman. - Co-ordination with the Project Managers on a daily basis. - Scrutinizing tender documents and obtaining orders from the Ministry of Agriculture. - Solely preparing financial claim reports of 6 Projects on a monthly basis to The Ministry of Agriculture.b) Tendering Was involved in preparing over thirty tenders for Landscape & Irrigation projects to The Ministry of Agriculture.c) Merchandising Responsible for all Foreign purchase for the full spectrum of the procurement function and administration of the department. - Handling all communications to overseas suppliers. - Negotiating price and placing orders to suppliers. - Preparing Letter of Credits and follow-up on documentation till clearance from the port.- Interacting with shipping companies to arrange shipments till receipt of cargo by the respective warehouse .
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Territory ManagerSoftlab Limited, Group : A.V. Thomas & Co. Sep 1987 - Jan 1992a) Marketing Was directly marketing Executive Development programs and Research reports to the Corporate Sector.b) Responsibilities as a Territory Manager - Achieving sales targets of a branch office. - Market survey - Designing customized programs as per client needs. - Faculty and program evaluation. - Responsible for the marketing team of the territory.
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Abraham Thomas Education Details
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The American College, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.Marketing/Marketing Management, General -
The American College, Madurai
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Abraham Thomas works for Lazurd Catering Co.; Group: Kuwait Agriculture Co. W.l.l.
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Abraham Thomas's current role is Manager Purchase at Lazurd Catering Co.; Group: Kuwait Agriculture Co. W.L.L..
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Abraham Thomas attended The American College, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai., The American College, Madurai.
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Abraham Thomas has skills like Logistics, Warehousing, Sourcing, Fmcg, Negotiation, Procurement.
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