Akhil Lakthar

• Lead the procurement process for outdoor, indoor, and poster LED display screens, with a primary focus on sourcing high- quality products from Chinese suppliers.

• Successfully managed large-scale government tender projects, ensuring compliance with tender requirements and government regulations.

• Conduct market research to identify reliable suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, and establish long-term partnerships to ensure cost-effective procurement.

• Evaluate product quality and performance, collaborating closely with suppliers to address any issues related to product defects or quality assurance.

• Coordinate logistics to ensure on-time delivery of LED screens and other related equipment for projects, managing inventory and supply chain activities.

• Collaborate with project teams to assess technical specifications and ensure the procurement of appropriate products to meet project needs.

• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government representatives, contractors, and internal teams, to ensure smooth project execution.

• Monitor the performance of suppliers, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries while managing any risks associated with the supply chain.

• Company Overview: ONLINE STORE IN UAE | OMAN | QATAR | KSA | INDIA
• Market Research: Conducted comprehensive market research in both local and international markets to identify the latest trends in the ELV industry
• Utilized the findings to drive product development, creating new products and enhancing existing ones by incorporating cutting-edge technology
• Pricing Strategy: Set prices for products based on market competition, ensuring competitiveness
• Material Planning: Planned materials according to projections and ensured timely arrangement to maintain stock availability
• OEM Product Line Expansion: Expanded the OEM product line to include two-way digital radios, cash counting machines, Car charger, Thermal printers, IFP panel, LED monitors, solar series, Digital locks, smart-intercoms, A4 portable printers, power banks etc
• Regulatory Approval: Applied to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TDRA) for regulatory approval for radios and new equipment registration
• Pricing and Promotions: Prepared and implemented price lists for showrooms, adjusting them monthly based on market pricing and incorporating various promotions and commissions for the sales team
• BOQ Pricing: Developed Bill of Quantities (BOQ) pricing for projects in a cost-effective manner
• Vendor Management: Maintained frequent contact with Chinese vendors for new products, status updates on existing products, and promotional schemes to gain a competitive advantage
• Logistics Management: Coordinated logistics arrangements with a logistics partner for the transportation of goods from local China to the Dubai office based on demand
• Customer Negotiation: Demonstrated total pricing capability for walk-in customers, negotiating effectively to meet customer needs and preferences
• ONLINE STORE IN UAE | OMAN | QATAR | KSA | INDIA

• Receives, Stores, Issue and Deliver material/units in accordance with established procedures
• Liaising with operations to expeditiously address any deficiencies and outstanding corrective actions
• Stocking, inventory control, data input, retrieving parts/units and material distribution and delivery
• Responsible for accurately counting parts on the cycle count program
• Expedites the transportation of products by trouble shooting immediately when problem arises

• Handling, Coordinating and following up on incoming shipments
• Dispatching Repair Orders and advising shipping details to Customers
• Plan shipments based on product availability and customer requests
• Maintaining and Updating database of stocks
• Responsible for data entry and inventory management of all stocks
• Responsible for warehouse efficiency by optimizing warehouse storage and reducing operation cost
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Management and Department Head