Manas Kumar
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished procurement professional with extensive expertise in strategic and operational management, specializing in global sourcing and Just-In-Time inventory systems. Demonstrates proficiency in purchasing systems, value analysis, and contract negotiation. Adept at project management, budgeting, and ethical purchasing practices, with a proven track record in developing sourcing strategies and optimizing inventory. Skilled in materials requirement planning, vendor managed inventory, demand planning accuracy, and financial analysis. Committed to enhancing procurement processes through analytical decision-making, effective communication, and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Team Lead Supply Chain
Saudi German Hospital
Dubai, UAE
2022.11 - 2026.04
- Established strong vendor relationships for improved supply chain efficiency.
- Assessed supplier performance through regular reviews and feedback sessions.
- Enhanced productivity by introducing automated procurement tools into daily operations.
- Managed product quality assurance process, ensured adherence to company standards.
- Streamlined internal communication channels for efficient information sharing regarding purchases and deliveries.
- Fostered long-term relationships with suppliers; resulted in better discounts and priority services.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance overall purchasing performance.
- Facilitated team training to improve staff competency in procurement operations.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities through careful monitoring of market trends and pricing fluctuations.
- Tracked order delivery progress regularly to ensure timely receipt of goods.
- Implemented risk management procedures in purchasing activities to minimize financial losses.
- Facilitated open dialogue with stakeholders to manage expectations effectively.
- Identified skill gaps within team and organized relevant training sessions.
- Developed robust communication channels for seamless information flow.
- Assessed employee capabilities and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal results.
- Increased cost saving by 20%
- Increased profit by 25%
Warehouse Executive
Zulekha Medicine & Medical Equipment Store
Sharjah, UAE
2014.09 - 2022.10
- Supervised physical inventory counts and ensured accurate accounting of receipts and outward movements.
- Implemented revenue-building strategies contributing to achievement of departmental sales and performance targets.
- Coordinated procurement, vendor communication, and stock replenishment planning to prevent stock-outs.
- Ensured adherence to health and safety policies within warehouse and medical storage facilities.
- Prepared detailed operational and compliance reports for management review and audit requirements.
- Managed employee scheduling, performance evaluations, and departmental training initiatives.
- Supported QMS certification and renewal audits with zero major non-conformities.
- Participated actively in customer and regulatory inspections ensuring full compliance documentation.
- Oversaw procurement processes, optimizing resource allocation.
- Increased cost saving by 25%
Senior Executive – Manufacturing (FTO-1)
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited
Hyderabad , India
2012.09 - 2014.08
- Led pharmaceutical manufacturing operations ensuring strict adherence to GMP and quality control standards.
- Supervised production planning, batch processing, and workflow execution to meet delivery timelines.
- Coordinated cross-functional departments to improve productivity and reduce operational bottlenecks.
- Monitored documentation systems in compliance with regulatory and internal audit requirements.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives enhancing operational efficiency and manufacturing output.
- Increased production output by 15%.
Production Officer
Famy Care Limited
Sarigam, India
2011.05 - 2012.08
- Oversaw daily production activities ensuring compliance with GMP and pharmaceutical quality standards.
- Planned manufacturing schedules aligned with demand forecasts and supply chain timelines.
- Managed workforce allocation and supervised production floor operations.
- Ensured documentation accuracy, batch records integrity, and audit preparedness.
- Increased packing output by 25%.
Production Officer
Medley Pharmaceutical Limited
Daman, India
2009.04 - 2010.02
- Supported pharmaceutical manufacturing processes maintaining adherence to SOPs and quality benchmarks.
- Monitored equipment performance and production efficiency metrics.
- Assisted in quality assurance practices and regulatory documentation compliance.
- Coordinated with technical teams to ensure smooth production workflow execution.
- Increased production by 12%.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) - PHARMACY
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
Odisha, India 2004.04 - 2008.04
Skills
- Strategic & Operational Expertise
- Global sourcing experience
- Purchasing systems proficiency
- Value analysis competency
- Project management capabilities
- Budgeting proficiency
- Ethical purchasing practices
- Sourcing strategies development
- Demand planning accuracy
- Forecasting accuracy
- Contract negotiation
- Financial analysis
- Procurement expertise
- LPO Monitoring Compliance Reporting Internal & External Audit Support
- Professional Strengths
- Analytical Decision-Making Problem Solving Effective Communication Deadline-Driven Execution Cross-Functional Collaboration
Websites
Certification
- Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM)
- International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute (IPSCMI)
- Achieved QMS certification and renewal audits with zero major non-conformities as QMS Representative.
- Actively supported successful customer and regulatory audits through compliance documentation and audit readiness.
- Demonstrated strong compliance alignment across warehouse operations, storage practices, and quality systems.
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
Hindi – Native
ADDITIONAL INFO
Age: 38 Years | Nationality: Indian | Marital Status: Married | Driving License: Valid UAE Driving License
Timeline
Team Lead Supply Chain
Saudi German Hospital
2022.11 - 2026.04
Warehouse Executive
Zulekha Medicine & Medical Equipment Store
2014.09 - 2022.10
Senior Executive – Manufacturing (FTO-1)
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited
2012.09 - 2014.08
Production Officer
Famy Care Limited
2011.05 - 2012.08
Production Officer
Medley Pharmaceutical Limited
2009.04 - 2010.02
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) - PHARMACY
Biju Patnaik University of Technology
2004.04 - 2008.04