Adrian Norman Dsouza
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Detail-oriented supply chain professional with a master's degree in supply chain management. Expertise in procurement, purchasing operations, supplier coordination, and inventory control. Proven skills in purchase order management, KPI reporting, and cross-functional collaboration, leading to enhanced procurement efficiency. Recognized for strong analytical abilities and significant contributions to operational improvements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Purchasing officer
Testori Aero Supply
Dubai, UAE
2026.02 - Current
- Assisted in processing RFQs and negotiating with suppliers to secure favourable terms.
- Supported purchase order creation and followed up on delivery timelines with suppliers.
- Helped maintain accurate purchasing inventory and supplier records using ERP system, particularly Navision.
- Monitored stock levels and coordinated replenishment efforts with warehouse and store teams.
- Facilitated the management of purchasing and material receipt documentation, including basic logistics and customs paperwork.
- Collaborated with internal departments to ensure timely availability of materials.
Operations administrator
Greencore Group
London, United Kingdom
2024.05 - 2025.07
- Assisted in operations by managing product labelling within a fast-paced food production environment.
- Monitored stock levels of raw materials and packaging supplies to support inventory control.
- Coordinated material requests and tracked deliveries to help purchasing and procurement processes.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory and production.
- Worked with warehouse, production, and purchasing teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Performed stock checks and inventory updates to minimise shortages and waste.
- Verified packaging, barcodes, and product traceability procedures.
- Supported goods receiving and organised stock movement and storage.
Stock assistant
Edwardian Hotels
London, United Kingdom
2023.02 - 2023.11
- Receive deliveries and manage stock records to support daily operations efficiently.
- Check inventory levels and assist with stock counting.
- Organise storage and coordinate stock movement with kitchen and warehouse teams.
- Maintain hygiene and safety standards.
IT support engineer
Glowtouch Technologies
Mangalore, India
2020.02 - 2020.12
- Logged and tracked user incidents and service requests in appropriate systems to assist with resolution and follow-up.
- Maintained IT performance records and support documentation for accurate reference materials and knowledge sharing.
- Provided assistance to end users with CRM system issues, including troubleshooting access, navigation, and basic functionality problems.
- Supported basic reporting activities and ensured data accuracy to maintain reliable information in IT and CRM systems.
Education
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Anglia Ruskin University
United Kingdom 2021.09 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
NMAMIT
India 2015.06 - 2019.08
Skills
- Supply chain and logistics coordination
- Warehouse and inventory management
- Operations oversight
- Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Health, safety, and environment compliance
- Problem solving and decision making
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Sales and purchase order processing
- Stakeholder coordination
- Documentation control and record keeping
- ERP systems management
- CRM and internal sales systems proficiency
- Customer and supplier data management
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Excel expertise (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation)
- KPI monitoring and performance analysis
Timeline
Purchasing officer
Testori Aero Supply
2026.02 - Current
Operations administrator
Greencore Group
2024.05 - 2025.07
Stock assistant
Edwardian Hotels
2023.02 - 2023.11
Master of Science - Supply Chain Management
Anglia Ruskin University
2021.09 - 2023.01
IT support engineer
Glowtouch Technologies
2020.02 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering
NMAMIT
2015.06 - 2019.08