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MANOHAR B K

MANOHAR B K

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Dynamic Senior Store Keeper with extensive experience at Executive Gate Gourmet, excelling in inventory management and vendor relationship management. Proven track record in optimizing stock levels and achieving cost reductions. Skilled in SAP procurement systems and fostering effective communication, ensuring compliance and quality standards in high-pressure environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Store Keeper /Purchasing Catering Retail & Airline Operations

Executive Gate Gourmet by gate group
Abu Dhabi
02.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: Catering services for airline operations at Al Bateen Airport. Website: Not provided.
  • Prepare all product certification documents such as Daily raw material temperature log sheet, Halal, Vendor ISO certificates, Health certificates, country of origin etc. required for ISO audits, ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
  • Manage the receipt, storage, and issuance of food and beverage items, consumables, and other supplies to support airline catering operations.
  • Maintain accurate stock records using SAP & Calc Menu systems and ensure proper documentation of incoming and outgoing goods.
  • Monitor inventory levels and place timely orders to prevent stockouts, ensuring all items are readily available for flight operations.
  • Handle urgent requests and special provisioning needs for VVIP and commercial flights, sourcing specific items as required.
  • Maintain accurate product traceability records, including batch numbers, lot numbers, product references, production, and expiry dates. Submit updated product tracking lists and fill rates to the departmental HOD.
  • Submit Validation Report to Management & Update month end Open POs to finance department.
  • Negotiate contract prices and terms with vendors. Arrange Monthly meeting with critical vendors request to revise the prices for future invoicing best on high volume consumption.
  • Evaluate supplier performance and provide feedback for improvements.
  • Request forecasts from clients and regularly check forecast figures for material ordering, ensuring accurate dish breakdowns and pull-outs.
  • Participate in FSMS & WHS meetings, discussing open maintenance work orders, new business, and food safety concern.
  • Accurately conduct stock counts and submit weekly/monthly inventory reports and expenditure to the Department Manager.
  • Assist the CM in achieving an average blended monthly DMR rate of 25 AED or below.
  • Conduct daily checks on (dry stores, consumable stores, chemical stores, decoration stores, chillers, and freezers) are clean, well-organized, and raise WOs for any faults or incidents outside permitted tolerances.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and the team to efficiently achieve business outcomes.
  • Ensure safety standards and procedures are implemented and followed in accordance with contract requirements and company guidelines.
  • Manage stock levels to maximize sales opportunities and control store costs and overheads.
  • Lead inspections of delivery vehicles to ensure they meet HACCP guidelines and temperature requirements.
  • Excellent knowledge on sourcing products VVIP western foods and Arabic foods as wells as have depth knowledge & know the direct company products distributor can get best prices compare to other vendors.
  • Catering services for airline operations at Al Bateen Airport. Website: Not provided.

Senior Storekeeper

Serco PLC (Australian defense Force)
Dubai
03.2015 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: Provider of integrated support services to the Australian Defence Force. Website: Not provided.
  • Follow company SOP & Store Process Flow as per HACCP guidelines, ensuring 100% availability and maintaining Good Business.
  • Create shopping lists, purchase orders, and order stocks in accordance with the menu and calculate requirements.
  • Prepare necessary documentation for materials in/out passes to avoid delivery rejections at the Host Nation Gate.
  • Monitor staff's G.H.Q Passes Validity and prepare renewal documents three months in advance.
  • Regularly update purchase orders and invoices in the tracker, submitting invoices for GRN and payment processing.
  • Source and purchase frozen food, dairy, fresh, and consumable items from suppliers.
  • Update & Maintain records of opening stock, issued items, returns to suppliers, disposals, and adjustments as per invoice receipts.
  • Regularly review and analyze the ordering process, monitoring cost trends.
  • Provider of integrated support services to the Australian Defence Force. Website: Not provided.
  • Promoted from Catering Assistant Storekeeper to Senior Storekeeper in February 2015.
  • Certificate of operational excellence and good response to the customer in 2016.
  • Our team Won the GLOBAL Pulse pride Award 2020 to ensure the services delivered to a continuing high standard given the challenges Covid-19 has Presented.
  • During recent AFGHAN Evacuee Surge able to manage Highest unexpected forecast & deliver the services together in one team covered task at hand 2021.

CATERING ASSISTANT STOREKEEPER

Serco PLC (Australian defense Force)
Dubai
03.2013 - 02.2015
  • Company Overview: Provider of integrated support services to the Australian Defence Force. Website: Not provided.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records and conducted regular stock checks.
  • Implemented inventory control measures to minimize shrinkage.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for quality and quantity accuracy.
  • Raised maintenance work orders, identified damaged items, and maintained relationships with suppliers.
  • Addressed customer complaints and ensured compliance with quality standards.
  • Achieved customer satisfaction and minimized negative comments.
  • Provider of integrated support services to the Australian Defence Force. Website: Not provided.

CO-ORDINATOR

First Security Group
Dubai
09.2011 - 02.2013
  • Company Overview: Provider of security services in Dubai. Website: Not provided.
  • Managed logistics and documentation for in-country product shipments.
  • Oversaw projects to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards.
  • Handled client communication via phone and email, addressing inquiries and feedback.
  • Negotiated with vendors for outsourced services and coordinated office contracts.
  • Produced event timelines and logistics plans, scouting, and booking venues for conferences.
  • Maintained a tidy workplace and collaborated with finance teams on budget targets.
  • Provider of security services in Dubai. Website: Not provided.

Education

Graduate -

Kalka Madhyamik Vidyalaya
Butwal, Nepal
01.2005

Skills

  • Inventory management and optimization
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Process improvement methodologies
  • SAP procurement systems
  • Supply chain management
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Employee development and management
  • Customer service excellence

Accomplishments

  • Pulse Award Certificate, 2011, Serco, Demonstrating Outstanding Commitment
  • Certificate of Commendation, 2012, Serco
  • Employee of the Month, February, 2014, My sincere dedication in safety and hazards in our workplace.
  • Promoted from Catering Assistant Storekeeper to Senior Storekeeper, 02/01/15, Serco
  • Certificate of Operational Excellence, 2016, Good response to the customer.

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Nepali

Education And Trainings

  • First Aid at Work, Dubai Ambulance Highfields
  • PIC level 3 in food safety, TSI Quality Training institute, Dubai
  • IOSH Managing Safely, WSP UK
  • Food & Safety, AAPT Dubai
  • SAP Guided Buying/SRM
  • Fire & Safety, AL Salama, Dubai
  • CAFM (Computer Aided Facility Management)
  • Air Side Awareness Training
  • Leadership & Management Training, Nadia Global
  • Light Vehicle Driving License Holder, 10/21/25, UAE
  • Graduate, Kalka Madhyamik Vidyalaya Butwal, Nepal, 2005

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Store Keeper /Purchasing Catering Retail & Airline Operations

Executive Gate Gourmet by gate group
02.2024 - Current

Senior Storekeeper

Serco PLC (Australian defense Force)
03.2015 - 01.2024

CATERING ASSISTANT STOREKEEPER

Serco PLC (Australian defense Force)
03.2013 - 02.2015

CO-ORDINATOR

First Security Group
09.2011 - 02.2013

Graduate -

Kalka Madhyamik Vidyalaya

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