Amarjit Athwal Email & Phone Number

West London

• Responsible for procurement of all materials and Plant Hire Civils & Drainage• Ensure compliance against existing agreements and frameworks is maintained• Order placing and expediting in busy periods• Meet with operational teams to promote frameworks and deliver their project buying requirements• Have Delivered notable cost savings via identification, selection of quality products and materials• Ensure quotes and product receipts are achieved within desired time frame agree delivery targets• Analyse the supply chain performance to ensure measures are defined and communicated• Work on tendering process by obtaining pricing & setting discount structures• Responsible for the creation and upkeep of supplier data base• Plan supply of goods through the supply chain

• Responsible for procurement for entire group• Ensured compliance against existing agreements and frameworks was maintained• Met with operational teams to promote frameworks and deliver their project buying requirements• Negotiated and achieved acceptable savings and rebate agreements• Ensured quotes and product receipts were achieved within desired time frame & delivery targets• Worked on tendering process by obtaining pricing & setting discount structures• Responsible for the creation and upkeep of supplier data base• Planed supply of goods through the supply chain• Delivered Notable Savings on Plant and core materials

London

• Monitored and directed performance by analysing the branch performance daily / weekly• Managed end-to-end processes including workforce planning, recruitment, performance management and all people management practices• Executed a consistent disciplined coaching and performance management process providing training and recognizing/rewarding high performers• Performed managerial duties including hiring, progression monitoring, promotion, quarterly career path & performance coaching, and performance evaluation• Assisted regional director in development of management candidates / graduates and move to responsibility level• Lead and developed an effective team through communication, performance management, development plans and reward/recognition practices• Made timely and effective decisions related to personnel, assets, customers, sales, operations and management team to continuously improve performance• Developed a culture within the branch in which quality and continuous improvement on all performance accountabilities were understood and utilised by all employees• Called upon by other senior Managers within group to assist with disciplinaries and HR issues• Exceeded PBIT 3 years in a row

Acton London

• Developed, implemented and maintained a business plan for the branch. • Co-ordinated sales, purchasing, distribution, • Warehousing and staff costs 20 colleagues. • Focused on achieving customer acquisition, retention and cross sales. • Managed the daily activities of the branch including transport. • Enforced the companies policies, principles, and procedures. • Inspired and motivated staff. • Identified then addressed team training and development needs. • Coached and developed staff to do more and better. • Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements. • Provided excellent service to customers • Interpreted, analysed and produced sales & financial data. • Enhanced awareness of the company branch and brand. • Communicated clear business messages to staff. • Responsible for dealing with complex and diverse managerial problems• Championed launch of the transition from Castle to Jewson • Enabled sales in this suffering branch to exceed 7 million plus per year• Dramatically improved staff moral & motivation within a short space of time

Battersea Londn

• Coached and managed Sales & Counter staff at this multi million pound flagship branch• Profitably achieved sales targets and maximised sales through management of staff resources• Took Direct responsibility for managing the Sales Office and branch purchasing of specials• Ensured all branch buying directives were updated, including suppliers price books• Implemented tracking KPI for all sales staff & activity• Was responsible for allocation of work and supervision of employees working within the branch• Provided induction and ongoing training for all staff as required• Assessments of performance were regular ensuring excellent standard of customer service• Ensured product knowledge was maintained in line with changes and legislation and used this knowledge to train members of staff on specialist products• Pushed internal directives like increase in direct to site deliveries and increased margin• Assisted transport department to ensure all deliveries were fulfilled on time and up to the highest standards• Worked closely with all members of the management team and other branches to move business forward and increase incremental revenue

Hammersmith London

• Responsible for motivating and enhancing sales staff accomplishments and competence• Assisted in delivery of corporate solutions• Responsible for answering technical and procedural questions from less experienced staff• Helped mentored and coached team members and colleagues• Planned and set targets and goals for the rest of the team• Worked closely with Transport to ensure all deliveries were actioned on time and in full

London, United Kingdom

• Promoted Platform as a one stop shop for the trades• Worked closely with the GMs to ensure smooth running of this flagship store • Managed four Department Managers HBM / LBM / P&H / Decorative total 28 staff • Focused on Sales side of the business from order to delivery• Tracked deliveries and identified any problems that could cause delays, thus providing the customer with the complete “One Stop Shop Experience.” • Coached continual one to one staff training both on IT systems (Data base) and company policies as well as various sales techniques• Managed and implemented Sales Training as required to improve standards for all colleagues• Grew a team who’s primary objective was to bring in lapsed and new customers by the use of the telephone and on foot canvassing, ensuring future incremental business was achieved • Decreased customer complaints and personally saw to any major issues being resolved smoothly and swiftly• Dramatically improved staff moral & motivation within a short space of time

London, United Kingdom

• Liaised with existing and new clientele, to maintain and grow relationships • Managed a team who would action any new enquiries and create new relationships to further expand the business • Responsible for on site staff from two to twenty plus (Depending on size of event)• Accompanied the events teams at corporate events to ensure highest standards were kept • Set up logistics, stage management at large events and overall client trouble shooting• Created and presented truly bespoke events, from AGM's to more glitzy product launches• Worked on marketing events for large corporations like British Computer Society, Laing & Buisson

United Kingdom

• Stratstone, part of Pendragon Plc, is the largest Jaguar dealerships in the world• Responsible for promoting the corporate strategy and range of vehicles in the marketplace• Produced bespoke contract fleet solutions for a multitude of companies• Actively looked at developing existing solutions as the needs of customers changed • Partnered with fleet managers from some of the UK’s largest companies and with Managing Directors of Smaller, Medium Enterprises for fleet requirements• Ensured all clients received the ideal solution for their business • Oversaw delivery of vehicles to either the company premises or to the premises of the employees • Tracked deliveries and identified any problems that would cause delays, thus providing the customer with the complete “Pendragon Experience.”

United Kingdom

• Responsible for the implementation of the NHS PASA (OGC) contracts • Worked with other divisions of Corporation to increase profitability via existing and new resellers• Negotiated the supply of Multifunction devices to large procurement departments within the NHS & Public Sector on the multi million pound program to digitise patient NHS records• Coached each member of the telesales team to ensure all were aware of their specific geographical territories with a view to enhance the Xerox brand by offering a customer experience “second to none” • Ensured all customers, be they existing or new start-ups, were kept abreast of all changes to the Xerox portfolio and of any one off marketing campaigns • A winner of the fast start incentive which is a UK sales achievement award given to one member per year• Achieved team results by offering support, coaching and encouragement when needed• Measured performance via KPIs thus ensuring that any areas that needed to be addressed were highlighted

United Kingdom

• Responsible for store logistics • Managed the wholesale / import & export side of the business 8 Staff including shop• Purchased and sourced goods from major brands Adidas Reebok Nike • Promoted wholesale trading with retailers, local Schools, clubs and Councils• Ensured coverage of territory assigned targets were met and the full portfolio was promoted to all users and non users• Organised correct pre selling products were manufactured on demand in U.K and abroad• Managed the organisation and presentation products at Exhibitions and major tournaments such as local council events & the Hockey world cup

B Tec First, Computing And Science, First Year Pass

(BTEC First) Pass in Computing and Science

Nvq Level Ii, It And Business Studies

NVQ Information Technology Level II NVQ Administration Level II

O Level C.S.E Various, Various Education O Level C.S.E, Pass In All

O level passes in English, Geography, Wood Work, Graphical Communications (TD) C.S.E. passes in Maths, Physics, French Studies, Religious.