Elvis Fernandes
DUBAI
Summary
My Passion to contribute towards the organization supply chain systems and people to evolve daily, develop and implement cost efficient network systems to drive sustainable growth patterns of the organization. Goal-oriented Operations Director with 20-year history streamlining procedures to optimize productivity and revenue. Well-organized and proactive with hands-on and resourceful style. Knowledgeable about recruitment, regulatory compliance and inventory management.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Director
DMK HUMANA - The Principals MENA
02.2013 - Current
- Evolving FMCG company based in JAFZA/DMCC, Dubai engaged in Baby Nutrition & Accessories / Cosmetics / Food Supplements & Sportswear distribution in the Middle East with turnover of +150M Euro from Global brands “HUMANA” Germany / “VIDADERM” MILANO / “Women’s Best” Germany / “Twist Shake” Sweden.
- Being part of evolving several brands journey since +10 years
Head of Supply Chain
DMK HUMANA - The Principals MENA
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Team Leader on process project to launch new high-tech state of art Humana Infant Milk factory facility – DMK Strückhausen plant in 2019. Actively involved with managing capacity transition planning for whole MENA region
Business Development Manager
The Principals MENA
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed new onboarding of Consumer brands Kalfany/Pulmoll-Germany / Sante Sweeteners- Holland / Beauty Sweeties-Germany / Loretta-USA
- Contributed towards sales growth of consumer division US$ 3.0 Million sales in all GCC regions
- Responsible for sales team management and overseeing supply network operations as key contributor to top line business.
Demand Planning Manager
DANONE - Nutricia Middle East & Africa
01.2003 - 11.2012
- Ownership for managing demand and supply for 15 customers in 12 countries in middle east from 11 factories mainly in Europe and South America
- Maintain current demand planning sheets for 15 customers based on replenishment model for over +2000 SKU’s
- Steered monthly S&OP process with sales country managers and marketing representatives and in some cases by phone call directly with the customers (Egypt, Libya and KSA)
- Rolling forecast preparation for business unit (budgets and latest estimates) and monthly forecast submission for factories in Advanced Planning System (APS)
- Manage and maintain product master data updates in ERP and APS system
- Submit monthly Supply Chain KPI service pack
- Effectively handled incompliance on trade finance Activities Letter of Credit / Insurance handling.
Financial Accountant
DANONE - Nutricia Middle East & Africa
08.2000 - 12.2002
- Inter-company Reconciliations, Management Reporting, budgeting, Treasury & Trade Finance (L/C’s & Guarantees)
Chief Accountant
Kabul Gulf General Trading L.L.C.
07.1992 - 07.2000
- Finalization of company’s accounts on monthly basis and review in comparison with budget
- Overall control, maintain and periodic review of the banking credit facilities with various local and international banks in Dubai
- Implement guidelines for internal control systems and conduct quarterly internal audit checks
- Additionally responsible for the internal audit and finalization of the manufacturing unit of the group in the Sharjah Airport Free Zone engaged in the manufacture of Soft Travel Luggage products.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting and Taxation, Industrial Commerce and Marketing Costing & Computer systems
03.1991
Skills
- Power BI Data Visualization
- Advanced Excel
- PowerPoint presentation
- Presentation skills
- SAP R/3 in Finance Module
- ERP Accounting Software Exact Globe, Tally, Peach Tree and Visual FABS
- Trade Finance Seminars
- PC/spreadsheet skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Maintaining Compliance
- Business process reengineering
- Continuous Improvement
- Business Analysis
- Budget Control
Children
- Boys, 19
- Boys, 22
Phone
+9714-8826883, +97155-9097125
Driving License
UAE
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/24/1968
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Residence
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Head of Supply Chain - DMK HUMANA - The Principals MENA
01.2017 - 01.2020
Operations Director - DMK HUMANA - The Principals MENA
02.2013 - Current
Business Development Manager - The Principals MENA
01.2013 - 01.2016
Demand Planning Manager - DANONE - Nutricia Middle East & Africa
01.2003 - 11.2012
Financial Accountant - DANONE - Nutricia Middle East & Africa
08.2000 - 12.2002
Chief Accountant - Kabul Gulf General Trading L.L.C.
07.1992 - 07.2000
University of Goa, India - Bachelor of Commerce, Financial Accounting and Taxation, Industrial Commerce and Marketing Costing & Computer systems
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