Gurpreet Bhalla Email & Phone Number

Brampton, On, Ca

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Experienced Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist, with excellent vendor Management, data analysis and inventory control skills. Skilled in performing purchasing functions using ERP procurement systems like SAP, SRM, MRP, and Cloud based vendor management systems like Ariba/BUYIT/PULSE.• Supporting Canada wide Cross-functional teams in planning, visualizing, and executing targets. •Proven track record of using data and records management tools to produce and maintain regular and ad hoc reports to support planning ,strategizing, decision making, training, forecasting, procuring and reviewing the business needs and finding quick and cost-effective implementation & problem resolutions. Successfully managing effective vendor relationship for domestic and international suppliers. • Actively collaborate with vendors, cross functional Walmart teams and offshore third-party contact centers for resolving all Catalog, SAP Articles and PO related issues through SERVICENOW- timebound tickets system.Responsible for item file management (creation, deletion, modifications, maintenance of SAP articles)for cross functional teams. Providing ongoing support, instructions, information, updates to vendors for Walmart processes including catalogue uploads and updates, article creations and article changes, mass price changes, Article images uploads, onboarding, PO process and timely follow-up for compliance & error resolution statuses. Responsible for partnering with vendors, warehouses, and logistics teams for timely delivery of supplies, fixtures, equipment etc. to stores and eliminate late deliveries for items with long lead times, duplicate Pos, and rush Pos. to complete strategic initiatives and real estate projects. • Maintain external and internal vendor i-catalogs upload, update, and activation in ARIBA for correct SAP items data, prices, images etc.• Review and maintain MRP segment of Product Master file and all purchasing related master data within assigned book of business.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Sound knowledge of Procurement functions like material purchasing, material planning, stock assessment & inventory control, procurement approval and review process, and shipping /receiving.• Proficient in using procurement systems like SAP, SRM, and Cloud based vendor management systems like Ariba.• Coordinating with and supporting cross functional teams like production, quality assurance, maintenance, human resources, sanitation, health & safety to purchase Direct & Indirect goods and services.• Expert in handling multiple spend categories through controlling of operational budgets for Cost Centers and general ledgers and Internal POs from Capital Expenditure Request-CER• Trained as back up Maintenance Buyer to source critical spares, consumables (VMI-Vendor Managed Inventory) and assisting with running ERP reports, ordering maintenance shop stock items and following up with vendors in Canada and the USA for delivery issues.• Supporting development of immediate and long-range goals, project plans and timelines managing project risks and supporting project holders in meeting timelines.• Managing domestic and international supplier processes like onboarding, updating information, pricing changes, supply issues, invoices receiving & reconciliations, related documentation and developing vendor management.• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, Kronos, Teams, Scheduler, and other web-based tools.• Working with sourcing tools including business intelligence, databases, and other records management tools to maintain records, produce regular and ad hoc reports, update and maintain required templates.• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze and prioritize purchasing needs and find solutions.• BRCGS certified Internal Auditor, conducting audits to ensure standard and management systems compliance.• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principals, approach, and tools for continuous process improvement and problem solving.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

• Excellent communication for providing the exceptional customer experience in a professional manner to meet and exceed KPI targets and quality scores.• Working independently with quick thinking to provide solutions and resolve issues in a fast -paced work environment• Quick learning to provide accurate & updated information through continuous training and development.

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

• Proven skills of Procurement, strategic sourcing, financial management, business administration, customer care, sales, inventory control and vendor management.• Hiring, supervising, mentoring and training employees to build a strong team to achieve goals• Effectively communicating with customers to understand their needs, requests, grievances or concerns, and provide quick solutions and assistance for a positive customer experience• Maintaining all safety guidelines and procedures of a gas station to ensure a safe environment for the working staff and customers • Ability to analyse, plan, organize and prioritize all responsibilities to increase efficiency and profitability• Analyzing situations independently and taking quick initiatives to resolve any problems and issues