Karan Bhatia Email & Phone Number

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Successfully managed branch purchasing activities, including conducting thorough parts research, identifying reliable suppliers, and placing and managing purchase orders to ensure timely and efficient procurement of goods.Demonstrated proficiency in typical inventory management, warehousing, and logistics functions, optimizing stock levels, and coordinating efficient delivery schedules, resulting in streamlined operations and cost savings.Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing and delivery terms, and resolving any discrepancies promptly, leading to improved supplier performance and customer satisfaction.Collaborated with both internal teams and customers to understand their requirements, ensuring alignment with business needs, and providing excellent customer support throughout the procurement process.Proactively addressed and resolved accounting and receiving discrepancies, engaging with suppliers to rectify issues related to purchase orders, contributing to accurate financial records and seamless operations.Maintained meticulous documentation of all supplier communications, purchase orders, and pricing agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and facilitating effective audits.Utilized sound judgment to make supplier selections when secondary suppliers were viable options, adhering to established guidelines and maintaining continuity of supply.Effectively negotiated price agreements and delivery schedules within approved guidelines, achieving cost efficiencies and optimizing inventory turnover.Actively expedited critical orders when required, diligently following up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, minimizing production delays, and meeting customer demands.Demonstrated ability to handle diverse tasks and adapt to changing priorities, readily accepting additional responsibilities and executing any other customer supporting requirements assigned by management.

Kuwait

Responsible for management of complete vehicle supply requirements, created/managed orders in VISTA ordering system for each order call based on the suppler order guides and production constraints. Updated monthly sales planning and demand metrics on the JLR Business Tools portal.Created simplified market specific product information documentation for the sales operations team based on the JLR Product brief.Work in collaboration with the business leadership to determine, create, and implement an efficient model mix that will help them hit the company sales targets.Worked with the Sales Operations manager to assist in the vehicle inventory for demo units based on the demo policy for the year.Managed the information system needs for the sales divisions by analyzing business demand, formulating requirements, designing systems, and implementing them to improve business processes.Conducted stock cover analysis to determine current and future stock levels.Analyzed the monthly production plans from Land Rover and make allocation recommendations based on the inventory levels, showroom requests, pre-sold orders and future retail objectives.Acted as a Product Expert to advise the sales team on special orders in order to meet customer needs.Assisted in creating detailed sales plan figures based on arrivals and existing stock conditions.Collaborate with the marketing team to create specification sheets, answering any product related queries received from the online social media platforms and at the time of publishing marketing communication.Updated the Keyloop application to ensure the sales team has up to date information.Analyzed future month arrivals and escalate any possible delays.Understanding of standard warranty standards and practicesAssisted in creating annual budget.Managed customer relations for Key and VIP customers.Conduct reviews and competitive analysis based on market share when required

Kuwait

Responsible for management of complete vehicle supply requirements, created/managed orders in VISTA ordering system for each order call based on the suppler order guides and production constraints. Updated monthly sales planning and demand metrics on the JLR Business Tools portal.Created simplified market specific product information documentation for the sales operations team based on the JLR Product brief.Work in collaboration with the business leadership to determine, create, and implement an efficient model mix that will help them hit the company sales targets.Worked with the Sales Operations manager to assist in the vehicle inventory for demo units based on the demo policy for the year.Managed the information system needs for the sales divisions by analyzing business demand, formulating requirements, designing systems, and implementing them to improve business processes.Conducted stock cover analysis to determine current and future stock levels.Analyzed the monthly production plans from Land Rover and make allocation recommendations based on the inventory levels, showroom requests, pre-sold orders and future retail objectives.Acted as a Product Expert to advise the sales team on special orders in order to meet customer needs.Assisted in creating detailed sales plan figures based on arrivals and existing stock conditions.Collaborate with the marketing team to create specification sheets, answering any product related queries received from the online social media platforms and at the time of publishing marketing communication.Updated the Keyloop application to ensure the sales team has up to date information.Analyzed future month arrivals and escalate any possible delays.Understanding of standard warranty standards and practicesAssisted in creating annual budget.Managed customer relations for Key and VIP customers.Conduct reviews and competitive analysis based on market share when required

Kuwait

Kuwait

Responsible for selling the company's products, responding to clients' queries and providing advice and support on a range of product related issues.Major Products: UD Nissan Trucks, TCM Forklifts, Atlas Copco (Dynapac) Rollers and Pavers Hitachi Excavators, Kawasaki Wheel Loaders, Intermix Transit Mixers, Airman Compressors, Meka Batching Plants, Enerpc Hydaulic Equipment, Westco Compaction Equipments, Kito Hoists, Denyo Diesel Welding Machines, Sandpiper PumpsDuties: Managing key accounts while striving to increase the customer base by developing effective business relationships.Visiting customer sites and providing advice on suitability and configuration of machineryPreparation of technical and financial proposalsConducting seminars, product demos & presentations.Contract Negotiation.Conducting market research and ensuring Boodai is at the forefront of its market.Preparation of monthly sales, lost sales, forecast reports

London, United Kingdom

Design of assemblies including production of detail drawings, BOM’s and assembly drawings.Liaisons with suppliers to ensure components were manufactured to meet design requirements.Worked concurrently with other sub teams to ensure Design for Manufacture.

Master Of Science (Msc), Automotive And Motorsport Engineering, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Team Leader for the chassis team at Brunel Masters Motorsport, Brunel EntrepreneursSuccessfully completed.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Be), Mechanical Engineering, First

Activities and Societies: Designer of a hub less wheel bicycleSuccessfully completed Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering with a First.