Akhila K P
North Paravur,India
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in procurement, sales, and IT operations. Currently serving as a central buying assistant at Lulu Group International,adept at supplier relationship management, stock control techniques, and implementing cost-saving initiatives to optimise inventory levels and enhance profitability. Previous roles
include credit card sales at Axis Bank, where expertise in lead generation, customer service excellence, and sales forecasting contributed to achieving business targets, and IT operations at Federal Bank. Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement software with
demonstrated skills in negotiating techniques, decision-making, and time management efficiency. Career focus on leveraging creative thinking and analytical abilities to drive operational success and deliver measurable results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Central Buying Assistant
Lulu group international
2023.08 - 2025.06
- Monitored stock levels and initiated reordering processes to prevent stack outs and overstocking.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers to secure the best prices and quality.
- Analyzed supplier invoices to ensure accuracy of billing and resolved discrepancies promptly.
- Purchased supplies with optimum quality for business needs and budget goals.
- Controlled inventory supplies to maintain optimal levels to maximum revenue.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced procurement expenses without compromising on quality.
- Followed buyer directives for purchases and promptly resolved issues with deliveries, price or item quality.
- Optimized delivery schedules and logistical operations for time-effectiveness.
- Utilized procurement software to streamline purchasing processes, improve accuracy, and reduce processing time.
- Managed promotional buying activities, coordinating with marketing teams to maximize sales opportunities.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure competitive prices, improving profit margins and cost efficiency.
Credit card sales
Axis Bank
Ernakulam, Kerala
2023.01 - 2023.06
- Acquiring credit card business from in house and open market clients from various modes.
- Lead generation of customers and closure by tele calling, e-mailing arid direct mailing, and tapping walk-ins wherever possible.
- Checking eligibility, explaining features and pricing, is required for getting the application picked physically or through digital mode.
- Tracking business picked for timely submission and processing.
- Application to be complete in line with the policy guidelines and once completed the picked from the client to be submitted to Processing unit on daily basis.
- Ensuring activation of the Credit cards sold.
- Handling client queries or card related issues raised to branches and channel like corporate salary or during activities.
- Selling Loans to eligible clients of Credit Cards basis their pre-approved eligibility.
IT Support staff
Federal Bank
Ernakulam, Kerala
2022.06 - 2022.12
- Providing Software support to Users.
- Supporting banking technologies.
Education
Master of business administration - Human Resources and marketing
MG University
2020.01 - 2022.01
Bachelor of science - computer science
MG University
2015.01 - 2018.01
Higher secondary school - Biology science
State Board of Higher secondary
2013.01 - 2015.01
SSLC - undefined
State Board of secondary
2012.01 - 2013.01
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Good grasping power
- Stock control techniques
- Customer service excellence
- Creative thinking
- Negotiating techniques
- Sales performance reporting
- Decision making
- Time management efficiency
- Product knowledge
- Supplier relationship management
- Computer literacy
- Sales and operations planning
- Sales forecasting
- Retail sales analytics understanding
- Quality assurance practices
- Influential persuasion capability
- Forecasting accuracy
Languages
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Timeline
Central Buying Assistant
Lulu group international
2023.08 - 2025.06
Credit card sales
Axis Bank
2023.01 - 2023.06
IT Support staff
Federal Bank
2022.06 - 2022.12
Master of business administration - Human Resources and marketing
MG University
2020.01 - 2022.01
Bachelor of science - computer science
MG University
2015.01 - 2018.01
Higher secondary school - Biology science
State Board of Higher secondary
2013.01 - 2015.01
SSLC - undefined
State Board of secondary
2012.01 - 2013.01