Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Areasofexposureexpertise
Procurementactivitiesresponsibilities
Inventoryactivitiesresponsibilities
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Personal Information
Driving License
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Ashkar Shanavas

Ashkar Shanavas

FMCG Buying Manager
Dubai

Summary

Be a part of a team working on challenging projects in the field of procurement related projects and to capitalize on my strongest ability to adapt, improvise & innovate in every working environment, for every working situation.

An B. Com Graduate worked in Nesto Hypermarket with 9 Years, 6 months of experience in Procurement field in Multinational Companies. Expertise in handling procurement tasks, and best quality of material economically (Lowest Cost) within stipulated delivery period. Excellent knowledge in SAP ERP Production 7.3 (Material Management), Ms Office Tools, Business Intelligence Reports (BI), Oracle (E-Business Suite) Expertise in studying the operation systems and providing feedback to the management for improvements. Self-motivated and Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills. Take initiative, flexible, work well under pressure, work effectively with peers, management and vendors, and quickly facilitate resolution of complex issues. Quick learner with an eye for cost-cutting and efficiency opportunities. Contact vendors to resolve problems regarding damaged goods or incorrect products, aged goods.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchaser

Nesto Hypermarket
Dubai
1 2015 - Current
  • To procure best quality of material economically (Lowest Cost) within stipulated delivery period
  • Controlling daily stocks and replenish the new fast-moving items
  • Analyzing critical stocks, out of stocks periodically and arrange those items on exact period
  • Periodically identifying fast and slow-moving items, as per the movement purchase orders are raised
  • Continuous Follow up and tracking the purchase orders and make sure the delivery of goods on time
  • Periodically attend the meetings with vendor for the continuous inventory and operation development activities
  • Attending suppliers new launch products meetings and gathering the information about new arrived products in the market
  • Analyzing retail competitors price compression reports in market
  • To maintain uninterrupted flow of material to support the development schedules
  • To identify new vendor and maintain good Buyer-Seller relationship
  • To promote source development
  • To provide necessary information to officer regarding availability of good quality material in the market, supplier's capability & performance etc.
  • To maintain credibility in the market by fair dealing
  • Negotiating with suppliers to procure the quality products at lowest cost
  • Quote the price list and availability of goods to bulk order customers arranging the goods to them
  • Obtain the credit notes from the suppliers and maintain the records
  • Communicate with end user and understanding their exact requirements
  • Finding the supply source for the requirements
  • Inviting quotations from the vendors
  • Making price comparison reports to analyze the quotations from various suppliers
  • Technical approval has to collect form the end user to finalize the order
  • Checking the delivery feasibility and payments terms with the vendors Analyzing the market price & Generating new supply sources.
  • Managed 5 major stores across various locations in the UAE and achieved a significant percentage increase in business growth.

Purchaser

Lulu Hypermarket
12.2012 - 12.2014
  • Procured high-quality materials economically, ensuring the lowest cost within stipulated delivery periods.
  • Controlled daily stock levels and replenished fast-moving items.
  • Analyzed critical stocks and out-of-stock items periodically, arranging for timely replenishment.

Storekeeper

Lulu Hypermarket
06.2011 - 12.2012

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Business

Kerala University
Kerala

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Excellent negotiation skills

Budget Planning

Vendor evaluation

Demand forecasting

Market Trend Analysis

Retail Management

Teamwork orientation

Areasofexposureexpertise

  • Purchase/Procurements
  • Quote the quotations for customers
  • Negotiation
  • Arranging goods and services on Time
  • Monitoring sales fluctuations
  • Developing new supply sources
  • Vendor relationships
  • Eliminating Aged stocks to respective vendor
  • BI Reports & Other Management Reports

Procurementactivitiesresponsibilities

  • To procure best quality of material economically (Lowest Cost) within stipulated delivery period
  • Controlling the daily stocks and replenish the new fast-moving items
  • Analyzing the critical stocks, out of stocks periodically and arrange those items on exact period
  • Periodically identifying fast and slow-moving items, as per the movement purchase orders are raised
  • Continuous Follow up and tracking the purchase orders and make sure the delivery of goods on time
  • Periodically attend the meetings with vendor for the continuous inventory and operation development activities
  • Attending the suppliers new launch products meetings and gathering the information about the new arrived products in the market
  • Analyzing retail competitors price compression reports in market
  • To maintain uninterrupted flow of material to support the development schedules
  • To identify new vendor and maintain good Buyer-Seller relationship
  • To promote source development
  • To provide necessary information to officer regarding availability of good quality material in the market, supplier's capability & performance etc
  • To maintain credibility in the market by fair dealing
  • Negotiating with suppliers to procure the quality products at lowest cost
  • Quote the price list and availability of goods to bulk order customers arranging the goods to them
  • Obtain the credit notes from the suppliers and maintain the records
  • Communicate with end user and understanding their exact requirements
  • Finding the supply source for the requirements
  • Inviting quotations from the vendors
  • Making price comparison reports to analyze the quotations from various suppliers
  • Technical approval has to collect form the end user to finalize the order
  • Checking the delivery feasibility and payments terms with the vendors
  • Analyzing the market price & Generating new supply sources

Inventoryactivitiesresponsibilities

  • Receive, store and dispatch the goods effectively and efficiently
  • Operate within the rules and regulations set up by the management, keeping up the market standard of the store
  • Ensure that the daily routine works in the receiving area are carried out in a timely and efficient manner
  • Contribute to store profitability, by minimizing the damages and wastages
  • Create a good team work among the fellow workers, the suppliers, drivers, helpers and the merchandisers
  • Follow proper procedures and authorization while handling over taking of duties and responsibilities
  • Ensure proper invoicing and documentation of receipt and dispatch
  • Record all goods movements in the log, including all FOC goods
  • Always keep up the standard of the store and receiving area by maintaining good hygiene and safety measures

Workingtools

  • SAP S/4 HANA
  • SAP ERP Production 7.3 (Material Management)
  • MS Office Tools
  • Business Intelligence Reports (BI)
  • ERP
  • Analyzer

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: T9631587
  • Passport Expiry Date: 06/11/29
  • Date of Birth: 02/16/91
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Single

Driving License

335441

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that above mentioned information is correct up to my knowledge and I bear the responsibility for the correctness of the above-mentioned particulars.

Timeline

Purchaser

Lulu Hypermarket
12.2012 - 12.2014

Storekeeper

Lulu Hypermarket
06.2011 - 12.2012

Purchaser

Nesto Hypermarket
1 2015 - Current

Bachelor of Commerce - Business

Kerala University
Ashkar ShanavasFMCG Buying Manager