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LIJU RAJAN

Al Ain City
LIJU RAJAN

Summary

• Cultured Retail Profession with rich experience of 19 yeaes in Organized Large/small format retail Business in GCC.

• Proficient in developing & streamlining systems with proven ability to enhance Logistics Operations and Inventory Management effectiveness and meet operational goals within the cost, time & quality parameters.

• Exceptionally well organized with a record of accomplishment that demonstrates self-motivation, creativity and initiatives to achieve both personal and corporate goals.

• Abilities in harmoniously managing day to day tasks with a talent for Business Development involving process operations and support in line with Industry Best Practices.

• Dexterous in developing strategies for Logistics and Inventory enhancement, thereby accomplishing growth in turnovers.

• Well versed with MS-OFFICE, SAP, EWMS, BI, D365, AWMS, Retail Excel and LS Retail.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Abudhabi Cooperative Society

Acting Group Warehouse and Logistics Manager
06.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Oversee daily operations of all warehouses within the group (Delma, Dhafra, Al Ain, DIP and Abudhab).
  • Develop and implement warehouse policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Develop the process in warehouse ERP system (EWMS and AWMS) to increase the warehouse efficiency.
  • Maintain the optimum inventory.
  • Evaluate Auto Replenishment System and maintain the target stock as per sales history.
  • Ensure the proper maintenance of warehouse equipment and infrastructure.
  • Implement and monitor warehouse safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile any discrepancies.
  • Implement and manage inventory control systems to streamline processes.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of warehouse and logistics staff.
  • Set performance targets and conduct regular performance reviews.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for warehouse and logistics operations.
  • Identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency improvement initiatives.
  • Prepare and manage the warehouse and logistics budget.
  • Prepare regular reports on warehouse and logistics performance metrics.
  • Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies promptly.

Nesto Group of Companies

Logistics and Inventory Manager
10.2011 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Looking after the Logistics & Inventory of Hyper & Super Market across GCC and India.
  • Directed & implemented International standard techniques and strategies in inventory and logistics to tracking & controlling inventory loss
  • Budgeting inventory as per Annual Business Plans
  • Optimization of Inventory Management.
  • Ageing and Nil sale control
  • Conducting Annul Inventory, Cyclic Inventory and PIHV
  • Brought in the best practices in reduction of Scrap and shrinkage.
  • Initiated and implemented actual costing through BOM in production and repacking units
  • Brought in the best practices to evaluate the Promotion Efficacy.
  • Inventory process auditing, Store and Receiving auditing.
  • SOP implementation in Inventory, Backend Operations and Warehouse Management also conduting process audit to ensure the SOP adhere.
  • Operational Excellence provided in SAP and EWMS implementation.
  • Manpower Management and Cost Control
  • Leading, training & monitoring performance of team members to ensure efficiency in all operations and individual & group targets.

Jaleel General Trading

Inventory Controller
11.2008 - 08.2011

Job overview

G'eant Hypermarket, Group of Casino

Storekeeper
08.2004 - 07.2007

Job overview

Education

Jaipur National Univercity

MBA from Supply Chain Management

University Overview

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Acting Group Warehouse and Logistics Manager
Abudhabi Cooperative Society
06.2022 - Current
Logistics and Inventory Manager
Nesto Group of Companies
10.2011 - 05.2022
Inventory Controller
Jaleel General Trading
11.2008 - 08.2011
Storekeeper
G'eant Hypermarket, Group of Casino
08.2004 - 07.2007
Jaipur National Univercity
MBA from Supply Chain Management
LIJU RAJAN