Experienced Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer services industry and Purchasing & Supply Chain, Logistics, consultancy and Supply Chain optimization systems. Exposed to industries ranging from, United States information technology industry with IT giants such as Microsoft, HP, Dell, Lenovo etc. , Business to Business IT services provider Industry ranging from, Multinational IT Distributor Giants like, Synnex distribution, Tech Data, Ingram Micro, D&H Distributors etc. and with e-retailing giant Amazon. Good understanding in ERP-Supply Chain system.
-Successfully establish key internal and external relationships with excellent communication skills
-Maintenance of Purchasing Processes and Controls.
-Procure competitive quotes from suppliers, including price negotiation.
-Maintain integrity and a professional level of communication with suppliers.
-Resolution of supplier queries.
-Deliver year over year cost reduction opportunities
-Act as team Leader in the absence of the Purchasing Lead.
-Train other internal stakeholders on technical Purchasing processes and techniques as required.
-Issue Quarterly Tenders – Run Rate products
-Purchasing reporting, development and analysis.
-Responsible for Zones Supplier Engagement Process, the accurate update of supplier data on the ERP system, and supplier statuses.
-Back Order Management and update for top 5 Strategic suppliers.
-Understand and implement the agreed Purchasing Strategy
-Achieve best value Purchasing and cost savings for Zones through supplier negotiation and the implementation of the quarterly Tender process.
-Assist with the review of the appropriate terms and conditions are negotiated, noted on relevant customers quotations/documents, and duly agreed, in order to minimize the company’s risks.
-Identify and document cost savings, through effective upfront (buy side) negotiation, cost avoidance measures.
-Determination of appropriate placement of supplier purchase orders and expedition, to achieve maximum cost benefit to the company.
-Prepare purchasing forecasts for the approval of the Operations Manager
-Ensuring all stocking request are supported by the appropriate customer agreements, covering aged/obsolete inventory risks.
-Actively participate in various ad hoc projects. `
-Ensure that goods and services are procured based on the best T’s & C’s, price and availability.
-To provide industry leading customer service to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction for both internal and external Customers.
-Supervise and manage all billing and Quotation processes.
-Resolve billing issues.
-Initiate and implement innovative logistics in billing functions.
-Verify and assess all bills & Quotations before processing.
-Assess purchase orders and vendor payments Detect errors in billing processes and make appropriate corrections.
-Support other departments and personnel in billing processes.
-Maintain registration, batching and coding for billings.
-Assist and support audit teams in verifying bills and billing data.
-Implement quality billing practices and procedures.
-Supervising shifts and maintaining the highest standards in quality, service and cleanliness with a constant focus on profitability
-Maintaining a cooperative and professional working relationship between management team and your crew
-Conducting crew meetings prior to shift, as needed, to discuss operations procedures and promotions
-Controlling payroll to meet company labor cost standards
-Controlling inventory to meet company standards
-Maintaining building and equipment via proper operating, cleaning and preventive maintenance procedures
-Assuming responsibility for all cash for your shift, including bank deposits and ensuring that all cash procedures are properly adhered to
-Maintaining professional appearance and demeanor at all times
-Ensuring that all sanitation, safety as well as security policies and procedures are observed and enforced throughout your shift
-Performing other tasks as directed by management
-Manage staff responsible for event coordination activities.
-Coordinate details of events
-Hire, train, and educate staff on proper event procedures.
-Calculate budgets and adjust when necessary.
-Book venues and negotiate fees.
-Prepare invitations and send out at appropriate time.
-Work with guest of honor to ensure all requests are met.
-Drive attendance to the event.
-Promote the event using flyers, cold calling, and social media as examples of ways to spark attention.
-Define company brand through events.
-Ensure staff is adequately prepared for event.
-Ensure day of event goes smoothly.
-Set up booths, flowers, decorations, and other event decor.
-Supervising, managing, and monitoring all Business Operations.
-Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals.
-Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.
-Plan the use of human resources.
-Organize recruitment and placement of required staff. Supervise staff, Monitor and evaluate performance.
-Contribute towards the achievement of company’s strategic and operational objectives
-Assemble and coordinate with project staff
-Manage project budget
-Plan and schedule project timelines
-Provide direction and support to project team
-Quality assurance
-Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
-Stays involved with customer account and provides accurate updates of customers
-Identifying Target Market and analyzing the market
-Developing strategies and implementing them accordingly and giving the best result to the organization
-Sets-up customer orientation meetings with internal departments
-Develop and maintain working relationship with internal and external resources
-Replies to customer and relays any relevant information
-Activities required running the operation, including planning purchases, negotiating procurement and coordinating budget, equipment, marketing of Product/ Services
-Lead the planning and implementation of project
-Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverable
-Define project tasks and resource requirements
-Maintaining of office services by organizing office operations and procedures
-Building Relations with Alumnus
-Recruitment and Selection of new volunteers
-Training new volunteers
-Brand Ambassador of University
-Managing and coordinating events