ARUL BLESSY
Sharjah,UAE
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in leadership, vendor negotiation, and supply chain planning. Proven track record in inventory management and cost reduction strategies, enhancing operational efficiency. Strong decision-making skills combined with a commitment to ethics and sustainability principles. Effective communicator skilled in implementing strategic solutions to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
Work history
PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS EXECUTIVE
Hessa Medical Equipments Co LLC
2021.05 - 2026.03
- Managed end-to-end procurement operations for Government and private-sector clients, ensuring compliance with company policies and tender requirements.
- Coordinated logistics and delivery schedules to ensure timely distribution of materials, including driver assignments and route optimization.
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors and procurement departments to support uninterrupted supply and efficient order fulfillment.
- Executed purchase orders, reviewed invoices, and prepared bids, while ensuring compliance with delivery timelines.
- Monitored Government exports for invoice submission, documentation, and customs clearance.
- Controlled inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing stock shortages and overstock risks.
- Tracked shelf-life items and proactively managed expiry risks through regular monitoring and reporting.
- Conducted inventory reconciliation between physical stock and system records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared procurement, sales, inventory, and valuation reports to support management decision-making.
- Handled claims related to defective, short, or missing materials with vendors and customers.
- Utilized inventory and procurement software to forecast demand, analyze variances, and optimize stock movement.
INVENTORY MANAGER
Jennifer Group of Institutions
Kanyakumari
2018.04 - 2020.12
- Plan, control, and manage inventory for educational campuses, ensuring uninterrupted availability of academic, administrative, and facility-related materials.
- Monitor stock levels of textbooks, laboratory equipment, IT assets, stationery, uniforms, furniture, and maintenance supplies.
- Coordinate with academic and administrative departments to forecast material requirements and ensure timely procurement.
- Implement inventory control procedures to minimize wastage, losses, and overstocking.
- Support audits by providing inventory documentation and coordinating compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
- Conduct regular inventory reconciliations, spot transfers and adjustments.
- Supervise warehouse staff and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and proper storage conditions.
- Prepare inventory reports, including stock valuation, consumption analysis, and variance reports, for management review.
- Implement inventory control procedures to minimize wastage, losses, and overstocking.
- Support audits by providing inventory documentation and coordinating compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
- Coordinate with finance, procurement, and facilities teams to align inventory budgets and purchasing plans.
- Ensure proper handling and storage of sensitive items such as laboratory chemicals, IT equipment, and examination materials.
ESCALATION MANAGER
India E-Filing
Chennai
2017.06 - 2018.02
- Act as the primary point of contact for escalated client issues, ensuring timely and accurately resolution.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve client issues, including risk, compliance, legal, and operations.
- Coordinate with internal teams to address escalated issues and provide timely resolutions.
- Monitor and track escalations, ensuring timely and efficient resolution.
- Communicate with clients to provide updates and resolution timelines.
- Review and analyze escalation trends, resolutions, and lessons learned to improve processes.
- Develop and improve escalation workflows, SOPs, and response protocols to enhance service quality.
- Train and mentor team members on escalation handling, compliance standards, and client communication.
- Prepare escalation reports and performance metrics for senior management review.
Education
Bachelor - Tirunelveli
Anna University
Skills
- Leadership proficiency
- Vendor Negotiation
- Negotiation Skills
- Inventory Management
- Communication Skills
- Supply Chain Planning
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Executive decision-making
- Ethics and sustainability
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Tamil
Native
Malayalam
Intermediate
Hindi
Elementary
Timeline
PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS EXECUTIVE
Hessa Medical Equipments Co LLC
2021.05 - 2026.03
INVENTORY MANAGER
Jennifer Group of Institutions
2018.04 - 2020.12
ESCALATION MANAGER
India E-Filing
2017.06 - 2018.02
Bachelor - Tirunelveli
Anna University