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Clyde, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

• Spearheading efforts across handling entire spectrum of functions pertaining to logistics, warehouse, material management & vendor management; facilitating the processes in conformity with statutory norms.• Direct and coordinate purchase, distribution, financial forecasting activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, service and safety.• Develop, manage & implement standard operation procedures, service level agreements for manufacturers & suppliers.• Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs.• Undertake analysis of inventory discrepancies and communicate findings to suppliers, 3PL’s, customers and internal stakeholders.Key Achievements:• Implemented effective vendor rebate claim process and efficient work practices in the department in building a culture of continuous improvement which resulted in saving 12+ monthly working hours.• Reduced expired stocks and stock damages by inventory optimisation and implementing Service level agreementswith supplier on improved packaging and proper packaging materials for transport, proper labelling showing storage and handling methods and also making sure proper weight distribution of materials on pallets.• Improved inventory stock order level by effective re-order planning which reduced customer back orders by 18%.• Involved in analysing the best and cost effective mode of transport for inbound and out bound shipments which reduced freight cost of 30K per annum.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

• Ownership of both incoming & outgoing receiving and distribution activities with a strong focus on customer fulfilment, logistics, warehouse management processes and metrics.• Built strong relationships with suppliers, driving clear, succinct expectations to support the agility of the business• Managed and implemented the operations strategies, business objectives, and policies for Transportation and Logistics Services in alignment with Global Supply Chain Operations.• Liaised with suppliers and production team and rectify any discrepancies on price variances on supplier invoices• Worked along with production and purchasing team on stocks and inform & agree on revised delivery dates to the customers to avoid cancellations.• Coordinated the Logistic Team activity, delegate tasks and day to day workloads including time management to ensure all tasks are prioritized appropriately.• Maintained accurate procedures and processes within the Logistics department to ensure continued process improvement, automation, accuracy and efficiency.Key Achievements:• Implemented invoicing process change which resulted in quicker invoicing turnaround and saved 3+work hours per week• Improved customer delivery time by 15% by implementing weekly sate wise delivery schedule. • Led the logistics team & managed data integration for the implementation of new ERP system.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

• Spearheaded efforts across entire spectrum of functions pertaining to logistics, warehouse, material management & vendor management. Launched and promoted the new products into the market.• Established procedures for verification of incoming and out-going shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.• Managed receipt of inbound stocks and ensured accurate entry of stocks in system.• Ensured that a safe working environment is maintained at all times and that the appropriate safety regulations and policies are complied with.Key Achievements:• Successfully launched and created awareness of the product in Adelaide within the 1st two months of joining.• Identified areas for product improvement and helped product introduction into other states of Australia.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Accountable for supply chain operations, CSD Distribution, exports and logistics while supervising and mentoring a staff of 6 executives.• Deployed plans & policies related to supply chain management for efficiently controlling inventory and ensured adequate stock and replenishment based on demand/supply forecasts for smooth flow of business operations to overseas customers; while ensuring an error free system by keeping a check on day to day activity.• Developed monthly forecast in coordination with regional teams & coordinated with Supply Chain to meet demand responsible for developing the brand's commercial penetration by focusing on the Gulf & African markets• Managed 12 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) distributors across Middle East & Africa and 27 customers on a daily basis. • Worked closely with internal and external stakeholders such as customers, third party distributors and GSK staff to ensure ‘perfect orders’ for customers• Ensure data integrity is maintained within current ERP database to ensure consistent and accurate planning of stocks• Coordinated New Product introduction, Product Rationalisation & Inventory Reduction programmes in accordance with commercial objectives.Key Achievements:• Improved turn over time by 20-25% by shipping goods on a fortnightly basis rather than on a monthly basis.• Established excellent working relationships with 12 distributors of diverse backgrounds from Middle East and Africa thus streamlining the supply chain process and increasing efficiency.• Analysed & negotiated rates with shipping lines and local shipping partners. Part of a team that reduced rates by 7%.

Dubai

• Accountable for managing inventory and all its components to ensure that inventory and service levels are within targets defined by leadership, and can support the demand planning forecasts.• Tasked with handling logistics operations for timely delivery of consignments while coordinating and liaising with regulatory authorities and distributors.• Contributed significantly in managing Material receipts, Issues and Regular verification of stocks.• Executed smooth and timely packing and dispatch functions in accordance with the orders and per instructions while ensuring adherence to quality parameters.• Liaised with shipping agents on custom duties, tariff classification on procedures, documentations, insurance and bills of lading.Key Achievements:• Reduced delays in delivery through timely release of stock for delivery to 15 markets and 24 distributors.• Completed the annual physical stock count process and reconciled systems in a record time of 4 days.• Maximised efficiency of inbound and outbound transportation of finished goods by 90%.• Ensured 93% OTIF by tracking all orders and maintaining inventory at the distributors’ end. • Minimised finished goods inventory by 16% by working closely with plants and distributors.

Dubai

• Lead and support GCC distributors on orders & logistical issues• Planning & achieving monthly, quarterly and annual targets• Responsible for tracking all orders and maintain Inventory at the distributors end. • Liaison with DHL to ensure timely in bound supply of the various brands, to the Dubai Multi Market Warehouse.• Validate customer orders based on stocks with distributors, in-transit stocks, back orders and current running rates.• Execute sensible allocation and picking of stocks on HPC products based on distributor stock holding and confirmed future product availability.• Supervise the logistics operation and the process at logistics provider (GAC) for the physical dispatch of products to distributor.• Coordinate inbound freight and outbound transportation of finished goods and maximize efficiency of inbound and outbound transportation of finished goods. • Properly manage outbound movement of finished goods & POS materials to the dealers and customers• Resolve issues dealing with damage claims and missing freight / finished goods• Work with plants, distributors to minimize finished goods inventory at the plants/ factories• Maintain proper records to include bill of ladings , invoices , purchase orders ,etc• To ensure good follow-up & to maintain accurate records.

• GAC is the leading shipping & logistics company which offers complete logistics, freight forwarding & marine services. Ensured smooth operation of entire life cycle of ordering, logistics, delivery adjustment, quality issues and communications with customers and vendors with accurate record in system and manual.• Responsible for the management of import/export information and documentation. Prepared outgoing shipments (domestic and overseas) to meet customer, carrier and company specifications. • Processed the required paperwork and data processing for all domestic and overseas customer shipments.Key Achievements:• Secured high level customer satisfaction through the effective management of ‘Customer Response System’.

• Conduct market research, develop marketing & promotional strategy & implement them within the tight budget & strict deadlines. • Maintaining brand equity of existing products and promote new brands simultaneously. • Responsible for sales forecasting & analysis for increasing sales & profit maximation. • Managing relationship with advertising agencies and clients for smooth operations.• Achieving sales target and lead the sales team• Maintain old clientele and gain new clients through strategic planning as per company’s vision.

• Forecasting, budgeting and planning of sales in the assigned territory.• Re-launching of slowed down products. • Conducting marketing research and implementing promotional strategy. • Expanded the territorial sales by 10 times & achieved targets on/before time.• Achieved excellence in sales training course.• Awarded the best detailer & marketing person during the training courses.

Mba, University Rank Holder

Masters in Business Administration

Bachelor Of Pharmacy, Pharmacy

Bachelors in Pharmacy

Science And Maths