Gulfjobseeker.com CV No: 1438530 Mobile +971505905010 cvdatabase[@]gulfjobseeker.com To contact this candidate use this link http://www.gulfjobseeker.com/feedback/contactjs.php Job Objective Assignments in Retail & real estate,Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Materials Planning & Control / Commercial Operations with a high growth oriented organisation. Summary of Skills & Experience A Financial Management Graduate with over 12 years’ experience including last 8 years in Retail, Real Estate, Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Commercial Functions. Currently working at Safeer Group as Mall Manager for its Properties Division in a premier Shopping Mall in UAE. Currently Century Mall, Fujairah. Worked as Materials Manager in a strategic leadership role for the entire supply chain function of BuKamal, one of the largest Construction & conracting houses in the Kingdom of Bahrain handling over 6000SKUs and 500 Overseas and local Suppliers and a large customer base. Managed the operations for Al Safeer Group,Athaibah, Oman. Safeer group is a leading player in the retail hypermarket,departmental Stores & Mall operations across the GCC . Handling FMCG operations for Oman.July2008 till May2010. Managed the distribution function of 5000 SKUs at Danzas AEI, Dubai. Operations & Warehousing for Starbucks & Arabian Coffee as well as Al Shaya(fashion & Accessories). Proficient in managing imports and logistics function, development of global sourcing strategies, vendor identification and management. Adept at designing and implementing systems and procedures to ensure compliance of ISO 9000 Quality Standards. Exposure of working in ERP (SD & MM Module) environment. Possess excellent interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills with proven track record of utilizing a process-oriented approach towards the accomplishment of cost, profit, service and organizational objectives. From 1.1.2012 till date Operations Career Path Safeer Group, UAE reporting to Director Mall Mall Manager From May2010 till 2011 reporting to Group General Manager. BuKamal, Manama,Bahrain as Materials Manager, July 2008 till May 2010 Muscat, Oman Al Safeer Group of Companies Operations Manager Since April 2006 till June 2008 Supervisor Since Oct’03 to March2006 Logistics Danzas,Dubai Warehouse GE Medical Systems Assistant Manager Oct’98 to Sep’03 Datex-Ohmeda (I) Pvt. Ltd. Asst. Manager – Logistics Jul’96 to Sep’98 BOC India Ltd. Sr. Commercial Officer Key Result Areas; Mall Management Excellent track record at Safeer Mall,RAK,heading Century Mall,Fujairah,the latest addition to Safeer properties with hotel attached. Supply Chain Management Managing the supply chain management function; developing commercial sourcing strategies to meet present and future supply requirements. Implementing distribution plans based on demand forecasts to ensure availability of the entire range of products across the SKUs. Ensuring suppliers meet service, cost, delivery and quality expectations as well as provide outstanding value in product technology and supplier innovation. Logistics Appointing and negotiating with transporters, C&F agents, etc. to achieve seamless and cost-effective movement of consignment, ensuring timely deliveries. Taking adequate measures to monitor and analyse the performance of transporters pertaining to cost, quality and delivery norms. Materials Management & Control Developing and following up with local / overseas vendors for timely procurement of materials, spare parts and capital equipments to ensure smooth execution of projects. Managing warehouse/Retail operations; determining safety & buffer stocks and conducting ABC analysis and Age wise analysis for ensuring optimum inventory levels to achieve maximum cost savings without affecting the delivery cycle of goods. Meeting all KPI as per SLA with Clients, Inbound, outbound as well as despatches handled. Leadership proven for a team of 50 members. Commercial Operations Managing import operations involving preparation of necessary documents and liaison with various regulatory authorities. Involved in techno-commercial negotiations and managing contracts with vendors, transporters and other external agencies. System Management (ERP System) Managing the implementation & functioning of ERP Systems (Sales & Materials modules). Taking adequate measures like conducting quality audits to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Standards. Preparing MIS reports with a view to apprise top management of the routine trading activities viz, sales, distribution management, stock control, etc. Chief Accomplishments; Safeer Mall, UAE Successfully negotiated new tenants, brand management, major promotion & marketing activities, effective utilization of maintenance staff, security & Cleaners , public face of the Mall with a successful track record. At Safeer Group, Muscat Streamlining the entire retail supply chain from back orders overseas and local to warehousing and pricing/discounts/promotions/scrap disposal/ERP implementation(Oracle)/customs clearance/ISO audits. At DHL Danzas Streamlining Production & heading Production Team in 6 months Promotion to Warehouse Supervisor in 1 year..from September 2007 Special Incentive bonus received for turning around Nokia account At GE Medical Systems Streamlined inventory & ordering process to generate highest Q3 top line sales and reduce inventory holding costs. Developed parts order intake format for better visibility of order terms & strict receivables control. Played a key role in shifting of stores due to imposition of entry tax. At Datex-Ohmeda (I) Pvt. Ltd. Successfully implemented ISO Quality System / Process in the company. Certified Quality Auditor. Played a key role in implementing customised MM module of QAD. At BOC India Ltd. Streamlined the procurement process by cost effective vendor management thereby reducing input costs. Successfully handled special project on working capital management under CE Ed Shackleton which was highly appreciated & led to Supply chain course at IIM Ahmedabad. Previous Assignments Oct’94 to Jun’96 with Pontiac Leasing Ltd. as Branch Manager - Instrumental in setting up the branch office at Jamshedpur. Jan’92 to Sep’94 with Kanak Project Ltd. as Manager - Operations Training Programmes Attended Logistics & Supply Chain Management Course from IIM, Ahemdabad. (At BOC India Ltd.) Education MBA (Finance) from Indian Institute of Social Welfare & Business Management, Kolkata in 1992. LLB from Kolkata University in 1989. Chartered Accountant (Intermediate Level) from ICAI in 1984. B.Com (Hons.) from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata in 1984. Date of Birth : Personal Details 19th January 1963