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Kiran Kumar R

Kiran Kumar R

Operation Manager
Dubai,UAE

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Operation Manager

INDIGO FREIGHT LLC
Dubai, UAE
10.2021 - Current
  • Excellent experience in administering logistics operations
  • In-depth knowledge of logistics regulations, procedures, policies, and unique authorities
  • Minimised discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.
  • Led overall direction, coordination and evaluation of department functions.
  • Reduced costs and improved operations by analyzing processes and customer feedback.
  • Analyzed financial data to track and achieve budget targets.
  • Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximize productivity.
  • Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
  • Served as key corporate representative, liaising with various stakeholders in support of operational excellence.
  • Analyzed operations data to identify process gaps and successfully implement change.
  • Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
  • Worked constructively with sales team generating new business opportunities and supporting company growth.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
  • Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.

Senior Purchase Executive

RAK CERAMICS PJSC
Ras al-Khaimah, UAE
10.2013 - 09.2021
  • Vendor Management and Vendor development.
  • Implementation and execution of Annual Rate Contracts for MRO items, wear parts & consumables.
  • Evaluating and analyzing the supplier’s bids, conducting techno-commercial discussion & finalization of contract. Including Long Term Agreements and Memorandum of Understandings with Suppliers.
  • Co-ordination with internal stake holders for getting feedback for execution/renewal of Rate Contracts.
  • Analyzing consumption and spend reports for identification of potential items for long term agreements.
  • P to P (PR to PO to Pay) process execution of Imported and Indigenous spares and consumables requirement & MIS Reporting.
  • Consistently evaluating vendor performance to ensure adherence to predefined pacifications and supply of quality material / execution of the job works.
  • Resolving techno-commercial matters, disputes and gaps with vendors.
  • Developing alternate products through vendors, appointing new vendors as part of substitution, and cost reduction efforts to further achieve better standards and quality.
  • Handle all Purchase related processes, like raising Purchase request, Purchase order, and other documentation.
  • Raising Purchase Order to the Vendor according to production plan
  • Ensure proper functioning of purchase department
  • Supervise and direct purchasing functions such as product/service research vendor selection, price and purchase order completion
  • Keep track of goods as per production planning of products and ensure timely delivery with desired quality
  • Develop and manage excellent working relationships with the buyer and suppliers
  • Drive cost reduction activities and maintain purchase related documentation
  • Coordinate with the Vendors to provide Production purpose materials on timely basis
  • Ensure smooth delivery of purchased material at the right time, at the right place and at the right cost
  • Coordination with other departments internally, Work in cross-functional teams
  • Maintain payment mode & Pick up goods as per schedule with our vendors
  • Ledger Scrutiny, General Accounting and Bills passing
  • Handling day to day activities in co-ordination with internal / external departments for smooth for business operations
  • Manage central communication lines between logistics and product team
  • Standardizing various formats such as detailed costing sheet, Costing Approval Form, Sample procurement form by approval from the concern Dept heads
  • Compiling all data & Reports from various departments & generating Management Information System
  • Identify potential logistics vendors, evaluate them as per company’s standard qualifying criterion, applicable to the logistics
  • Invite offers from enlisted vendors periodically, negotiate most competitive rates and terms and conditions in order to ensure
  • Cost effectiveness as well as consistency of rates with market dynamics.
  • Manage imports, exports and cross trade operations of the company complying with company’s policies and statutory.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

HITS college of Engineering & Technology
Hyderabad, India

Skills

  • Logistics and supply chain management
  • Logistic pricing operations and coordination
  • Knowledge SAP MM
  • Extensive knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Word
  • Delivery Management
  • Tender Preparation
  • Contract management
  • Cost reduction and containment

Accomplishments

  • B.Tech - Bachelor of technology from HITS college of Engineering & Technology, JNTU University
  • Currently working as Senior Executive for Central Procurement Organization at RAK Ceramics, Ras Al
  • Khaimah of One of the largest ceramics manufacturers in the world and they have distribution networksaround 160 countries

Languages

Telugu
NATIVE LANGUAGE
English
Fluent
A1
Hindi
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Logistics Operation Manager

INDIGO FREIGHT LLC
10.2021 - Current

Senior Purchase Executive

RAK CERAMICS PJSC
10.2013 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science

HITS college of Engineering & Technology
Kiran Kumar ROperation Manager