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United Arab Emirates

▪ In charge of Materials Procurement of import and Indigenous materials against customer order.▪ Lead on sourcing, validating and negotiating with new suppliers and vendors; grow and manage positive relationships with new and current external partners▪ Managing the supply chain daily operation activities including shipping, transport, distribution, sourcing and inventory control.▪ Handled coordination between transporters and forwarders for timely material delivery. ▪ Managed a portfolio of domestic and international supplier relationships to ensure a seamless supply chain is maintained ▪ Prepared shipping docs for import Shipments following up with suppliers till material reaches the warehouse.▪ Taking care of inquiries or compliance issues related to shipping or transportation matters▪ Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize cost to the company and customers.▪ Supervises supply requests, receipts, storage, issue, accountability and preservation of individual, organizational and installation equipment▪ Effectively manage centralized inventory in distribution yard including receipts, cycle counting and order fulfilment.▪ Handled co-ordination with CHA for customs formalities and with warehouse team for smooth store functioning.▪ Prepared shipping docs for import & export shipments, following up with suppliers till material reaches the warehouse.▪ Secure delivery and maximize commercial benefits including savings by leveraging centralized vendor management, tendering, and purchasing.

Kerala Inida

1 Develop and enforce company’s import and export compliance process in accordance with guidelines.2 In charge of making sure all import and exports are progressing on time, on budget and to the right quality standards.3 Providing standing instructions and plan to team members to meet their daily challenges4 Preparing shipping documents for all Import and Export shipments5 Coordinated shipping dates with suppliers to maintain production schedules6 Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints7 Negotiated contracts with outside providers to minimize cost to the company and customers.8 Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans,policies, and budget for increasing profits and improving services9 Co-ordination with customs and cargo house agent for day-to- day Customs clearance activities of export and import shipments10 Preparation of month reports to management like Inventory on Hand, Freight cost analysis and Warehouse monthly cost report, Manpower cost etc.

Cochin Area, India

1In charge of Materials Procurement and Logistics for Pan India Ware Houses as per sales forecast.2 Day to Day interaction with cargo house agent and customs about the Import and Export shipments smooth clearance3 Looking procurement activities including all types of raw materials (Electronics & Electrical) for Pan India.4 Performing Logistics vendor assessment and maintaining approved vendor list.5 Develop warehouse operations policies and procedures communicate information to staff6 Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to supply chain team.7 Build a good and health business relationship with all freight forwarders, transporters and customers.8 Assist in physical inventory process and manage the cycle counting process and reconcile all warehouse errors

Kerala, India

▪ Spearheaded material procurement and logistics for infrastructure development at multiple sites while upholding plans.▪ Handled coordination between transporters and forwarders for timely material delivery. ▪ Managed a portfolio of domestic and international supplier relationships to ensure a seamless supply chain is maintained and address any issues related to inbound orders and product quality.▪ Monitored inventory and re-order points regularly to determine needs and follow-up with purchase orders to suppliers▪ Effectively manage centralized inventory in distribution yard including receipts, cycle counting and order fulfilment.

Kochi, Kerala

1 Looking material procurement and Logistics to different sitesbased on the plan.2 Coordinating transporters and forwarders for timely delivery of materials on different sites.3 Manage domestic and international supplier relationships to insure a seamless supply chain is maintained and address any issues related to inbound orders and product quality4 Monitor on hand inventory levels and re-order points regularly 5 determine needs and follow-up with purchase orders to suppliers6 Effectively manage centralized inventory in distribution yard including receipts, cycle counting and order fulfillment

Kerala, India

▪ Purchased all materials, machines & consumables for production from right source, price negotiations & payment terms. ▪ Constantly tracked vendor performance based on rejection %, quality improvement rate, timely delivery, credit terms etc.▪ Monitor day-to-day warehouse and logistics activities and ensure that business processes and workflows are executed correctly

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, International Business, A

Post Graduation Diploma In Material Management, Material Management, A Grade

Executive Mba, International Business, A

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Business/Commerce, General

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