SAP
Sumit Pratihasta
Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain, (Pursuing CSCP)
Dubai
Summary
(Pursuing CSCP) Supply Chain Professional with a demonstrated to resolve technical issues effectively. Experienced in managing supplier development efforts, ensuring compliance with specifications and acting as liaison with critical suppliers. Known for working effectively with all levels of management in a cross-multifunction team environment. Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing and distribution management. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by almost 10 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Supply Chain Manager
IPLAST INDUSTRIES LLC
ABU DHABI
04.2021 - Current
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Negotiated contracts, policies and deadlines with suppliers and vendors.
- Handled purchasing, procurement, warehouse management, logistics management, import and exporting and other supply chain functions to facilitate business operations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Identified cost-effective vendors and set up favorable contracts, saving 15-20% on RM & 10% in Freight.
- Developed productive relationships with key account holders.
- Reduced costs by streamlining procurement processes to assure best prices for materials and services.
- Authorized purchase orders and consumables.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Developed and deployed strategies to save time and expenses associated with goods movements.
- Organized purchase and delivery of materials needed for various contracts.
Assistant Manager - Logistics
WORLD METALS & ALLOYS
SHARJAH
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Negotiated with various freight companies and received annual contracts, resulting in cost savings of 10%.
- Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more 2000+ containers monthly
- Performed freight processing functions, assisting associates with irregularities in sea freight.
- Managed scheduling and task delegation for 10 team member.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Cross Trade, Vessels shipment
- Export documentation
Assistant Manager - Logistics, Purchase & W/House
AOL FRP DIVISION
DUBAI
06.2014 - 11.2020
- Procurement Planning & Management
- Vendor Management (Vendor Contracts & Agreements) - 40 plus vendors
- Raw Material Planning for 2 plants in Dubai
- Warehouse Management for all locations (USA, Brazil, Europe & Thailand)
- Export/Import formalities for all locations (USA, Brazil, Europe & Thailand)
- Contract with Freight Forwarder & Shipping Line
- Negotiate contracts with overseas & local suppliers to minimize costs to the company and customers
- Executed accounts receivable reporting enhancements and reconciliation procedures
- Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations
- Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget
- Banking: LC Documentation, Bill Discounting, LC Opening and all other trade finance operations
Executive - Logistics & Accounts
AKSH OPTIFIBRE LIMITED
Jaipur
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Reviewed new customer orders and requests and manually entered data into centralized database
- Reconciled daily inventory in after physical inspection
- Manually created shipments, assigned carriers and dispatched shipments
- Resolved problems for customers, warehouses and carriers
- Liaising between logistics, carriers and customers
- Managed accounting operations, accounting closure, account reporting and reconciliations.
- Performed debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets/databases, using specialized accounting software
- Reconciled bank statements to clients' books and prepared financial statements from client documents
Education
MBA - Business Management
Xavier Institute of Management
Jabalpur, India 06.2010 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Commerce College - Rajasthan University
Jaipur, India 04.2007 - 03.2010
Skills
Supply Chain Management
undefinedAccomplishments
- Managed Warehouse setup and operations for USA, Brazil, Europe & Thailand.
- Achieved 99% KPI by completing the task given in probation period in IPLAST with accuracy and efficiency.
- Increased suppliers in a competitive business with controlled price and negotiated suitable payment terms for the company.
- Reduced freight costs by 15% by optimizing back haul schedules and negotiating carrier rates.
- Reduced 30% rates of Raw Material by negotiating with the Suppliers.
Additional Information
- Received President Award in 2007 by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam for Excellent work in Scouts
- Selected as a Team Leader in “World Jamboori” in 2007 among best 100 Scouts in India.
- Achieved "Best Boy" Award in School.
- Received "Best Captain Award" in Regional Volley Ball Championship for highest match winning.
Software
TALLY
MS OFFICE
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager
IPLAST INDUSTRIES LLC
04.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager - Logistics
WORLD METALS & ALLOYS
12.2020 - 03.2021
Assistant Manager - Logistics, Purchase & W/House
AOL FRP DIVISION
06.2014 - 11.2020
Executive - Logistics & Accounts
AKSH OPTIFIBRE LIMITED
10.2012 - 06.2014
MBA - Business Management
Xavier Institute of Management
06.2010 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Commerce College - Rajasthan University
04.2007 - 03.2010
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