CURRICULUM VITAE
KRISHNAKUMAR
CONTACT DETAILS
PERMANENT ADDRESS
Kochu Kaleeckal Veedu,
Kannimel Cherry, Kavanadu P.O
Kollam – 691003,
Kerala, India.
Email
: krishnakollam@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 9947731461
PROFILE SUMMARY
Experienced Purchase & Logistics professional with over 12 years of outstanding
performance and rich experience within Hotel & Food Industry. Skilled with sound
knowledge of various purchase disciplines such as Planning, Cost Control, Inventory Control
& Logistics. Displayed calibre in managing projects of various types, sizes and complexities.
Able to work well as an individual and as part of a team. Possess excellent analytical,
organizing, decision making, coordination and time management skills.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Apply the skills and knowledge acquired through professional and educational experiences to
add “value” to your firm and myself. To obtain a challenging and exciting position as a
Purchase Manager with leading organisation, that utilizes my experience and to build a
career with committed and dedicated people. I am enthusiastic and talented individual, who
is ambitious, hard working and have a passion to excel in career. To make sincere efforts
towards building a promising career and to take challenges in life so that I can contribute to
the growth and success of the organization that I am working with.
CORE STRENGTHS
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Having Master’s Degree in Management & Commerce. Speaks English fluently with
excellent writing & oral skills. Over 9 years of extensive professional experience in
Administration. Over 5 years of extensive professional exposure in Purchase,
Logistics & Inventory Management in GCC with US ARMY. Having 2 years of
marketing and sales experience.
Excellent experience in
managing organizations and the ability to adapt to a
diversified work environment.
Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to details in a
professional environment.
Strong technical skills in dealing with different software & database applications (MS
Office, Multimedia, Tally.)
A well-organised, proactive individual who loves the challenge of working under tight
deadlines.
Have initiative, curiosity; creative, analytical, enthusiastic, engaging, persuasive with
strong communication.
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Professional work attitude, strong research abilities & persistence. A confident and
highly distinguished performance. Encompasses exceptional work ethics.
Commitment to organizational objectives within a highly competitive and rapidly
changing market place. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Good analytical skills and strong problem solving skills. High attention to details and
quality of work.
Positive attitude, team building spirit and passionate for continuous learning together
with the team. Resourceful, independent, fast learner and self-motivated.
Creative, flexible & deadline-oriented. Good analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong logic skills and like challenges. Motivated and interested to learn new
technologies.
Good communications skill & attitude. Knowledge of social media.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
UNIVERSITY/BOARD
YEAR
MBA
Master in Business Administration
Marketing
Chhattisgarh University,
Raipur, India
2005
M Com
Master of Commerce
University of Kerala
India
2000
B.Com
Bachelor of Commerce
University of Kerala
India
1997
Pre-Degree
University of Kerala
India
1993
Secondary School Leaving
Certificate
Board of Higher Secondary
Examination, Kerala.
1991
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Certified International Supply Chain Manager
(CISCM)
International Purchasing and Supply Chain
Management Institute, USA. - (Pursuing)
IT SKILLS
 Proficient with MS Office Applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
PowerPoint, and e-mail applications, net surfing for research on market trends.
 Proficient in Accounting Software & Tools such as Tally & Peachtree
 Use Multimedia applications such as 3D-Max, Adobe-Photoshop, Adobe Illus for marketing
purpose.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Company Name
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Amirta Trading Company
Kollam, Kerala, India.
Established in 1999, Amirta Trading Company is a leading
organization in the export of rice, pulses, spices,tea,papad and many
other food & frozen, meat products. Offering its products, the company
has gained its eminence due to the perpetual thrust on factors such as
quality,delivery,services and all at competitive prices. ATC has inhouse quality control department manned by the experts for each of the
products it offers. The experts check every single aspect of the
products before tendering their final approval for them. Its little
surprise that ATC products have been found to be satisfying by the
patrons across the world.
Position
Duration
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Purchase & Logistics Manager
June 2011 Onwards
Key Responsibilities:
 Implement procurement strategy and policies. Forecast procurement needs.
 Continually develop expertise to support growth for new projects. Monitor macro
trends in supplier and contract base and implement plans to react. Build and develop
relationships with key suppliers and customers. Lead the procurement group in all
phases..
 Order goods and services as per negotiated and approved. Review quotations. Prepare
purchase requisitions, approve and issues purchase orders in accordance with
company policy and negotiated terms and conditions. Maintain procurement files.
Track Purchasing activity and measurements
 Overall responsibility to develop and implement logistics strategies and processes in
support of global business unit including production planning, customer service,
distribution, inventory and order management functions with the objective to manage,
execute and develop the logistics group and processes in a cost-effective, customer –
focused manner.
 Manage vendor relationships and assist in building effective partnerships. Assist
department in developing and implementing purchasing strategies for goods.
Responsible for planning, developing and buying goods, parts, supplies and
equipments in a timely and cost effective way; timely manner while maintaining
appropriate quality standards and specifications. Dealing with suppliers & Brokers.
Develop and review purchase requests and ensure authorization as necessary to
facilitate the timely purchase of new goods. Help to lower the cost and secure
agreements.
Key accomplishments include:
 Gained experience in purchasing process. Able to recommend and suggest to the
management on the latest developments in industry and recommend on improvements
to productivity, profitability and cut-cost in the organization.
 Able to ensure the needs of the market and can identify and undertake as planned with
proper follow up to track the progress. Took responsibility for co-ordinating people,
activities, timelines deliverables and milestones, and work closely with the managers to
ensure a smooth work flow.
 Able to prepare & reports, costing and other administrative documentation as required
by the management. Able to provide day-to-day management level support and
responsible in coordinate and monitor requirements in order to ensure compliance
with the policies of the company.
Company Name
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JUMEIRAH TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA.
A Saudi Based Company Fully Owned and Managed by Galadari Ice Cream Company Ltd LLC.
Exclusive Licensee for Baskins Robbins.) Materials Procurement Budget - US$ 250 Million.
Jumeirah Trading Company Ltd., (JTC), www.jtcl.com.sa is the franchise for Baskin Robbins ice
cream in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With its expertise and vast experience in distributing ice
cream and frozen products, JTC has successfully promoted Baskin Robbins ice cream in the major
cities of the Kingdom through its exclusive Retail Stores, Supermarkets, Five Star Hotels and
Amusement Centers. JTC, previously JTE, had opened its first Baskin Robbins Stores in the capital
city, Riyadh in the year 1981 and since then it has made substantial growth. Today, with over 250
exclusively Retail Stores, Baskin Robbins is the market leader in the premium ice cream category.
Position
Duration
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Commercial Purchaser/Purchase Manager
May 2009 – May 2011
Key Responsibilities:
 Develop & establish procurement policies & procedures, effectively coordinated and
interacted with the suppliers on requisite materials.
 Prepared Bid Summary for price comparison of different suppliers’ quotations and
placed purchase orders to the suitable supplier (who caters to the specified
requirements).
 Efficient at coordination, interpersonal, negotiation, liaising and mentoring skills.
 Proficient at negotiating the prices and payment terms and arranging the credit
facilities with the suppliers.
 Expertise in monitoring the delivery period with various suppliers and ensured timely
payments to the suppliers.
Key accomplishments include:
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Negotiated reduced prices with vendors through redefining material specifications,
volume discounts, and a new supplier selection process Sourced products locally.
Developed experience in a variety of purchasing activities.
Conducted supplier audits, to ensure proper supply of commodities.
Company Name
: Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel
GV Raja Road, Samudra Beach, Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala, India
UDS located at the famed beaches of Kovalam, just 15 meters from the sea, is an exclusive 4
Star leisure beach hotel - a destination by itself. The setting, facilities, people, spa, cuisine
and its whole philosophy is dedicated to your personal wellness in a luxurious environment.
Just by being at UDS-one of the finest hotels in Kovalam, your stresses start to flutter away;
the landscaping has its own serenity, a harmony of a defined architecture, spacious lawns,
blue water pools and soaring coconut grooves all set in four tranquil acres by the sea.
Position
Duration
: Purchase Manager / Team Leader
: Dec 2007 – April 2009
Key Responsibilities:
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Responsible for purchase orders by liaising with internal staff as well as the
suppliers/vendors. Ensure all purchases are approved within budget. Responsible for
purchase control and monitor inventory and receipt of goods. Monitor market
conditions; keep abreast the latest products available, its specification and prices.
Assist in sourcing, negotiating and selecting the best supplier(s) to obtain the most
competitive price while ensuring highest level of quality, reliability and services. To
handle both local and regional purchases and coordinate between them.
Set qualitative and quantitative goals. Conduct negotiation with suppliers in regard to
prices, quality, volume, lead time, contract and payment term, framework agreement
and etc. Optimize purchasing sources by continuously vetting selected suppliers.
Deliver significant cost saving and cost avoidance, which positively impact net profit
margin to the organization. Proactively participate in strategic developments –
especially in sourcing initiatives and policy changes
Market knowledge – demonstrate, implement and analyze market studies relating to
purchase categories. Negotiations - demonstrate and explain price negotiation efforts,
frequency and procedures. Carry out the full spectrum of the buying function such as
sourcing for new suppliers, negotiating prices, releasing purchase orders, expediting
order confirmation and delivering and liaising with vendors when goods received do
not meet standards. Prepare purchase orders, verify specifications of purchase orders
by referring to catalogues / negotiates with vendor. Upon receipt of Purchase
Requisition, verify supplier and price to ensure the purchase is at the most
competitive price. Look up alternative sources that are on the Vendors List. Expedite
re-schedule status as such, pull-in, push-out and cancellation
Company Name
: LAS PALMAS RESTAURANT COMPANY LIMITED, KUWAIT
A Kuwait based company having Franchisee for Subway Charley’s Steakery & Popeye’s Chicken
& Biscuits, Outlets in US Army Camps in Kuwait, Iraq & Afghanistan.
Material Procurement Budget – US$ 55 Million
Position
Duration
: Assistant Manager - Purchase & Logistics
: Feb 2005 – Nov 2007
Person in charge for all the Supplies for All the Outlets at Kuwait, Iraq & Afghanistan.
Key Responsibilities:
 Purchasing of all Food Items & Equipments required for the day to day Operations.
Evaluate New Quotations and Approval of the same. Responsible for all the
International & Other Export & Import.
 Coordinating with all International Suppliers, Ordering the Product as per Company
specification & requirement & also ensuring the proper delivery of the same. Have to
maintain all the Stock levels and to re-order the same as per the consumption.
 Communicates specific performance standards on a timely basis. Implementing New
Suppliers (International & Local) based on the Quality and Price. Act as POC for All
Company related Export & Import matters & also following up the same. Ensuring the
Quality of the Products by conducting regular meeting with Area Managers.
Requesting Convoy Movements to US Base in Iraq, for the free movements of goods
from Kuwait to US Military Bases in Iraq. Act as POC for the Convoy related matters
and also following up the same. Develop, Implement and manage new techniques for
the smooth running of the ware house.
Key accomplishments include:
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Procured all materials necessary to support the manufacturing schedule on a timely
basis, negotiating favourable contracts with key suppliers.
Drove cost reduction activities and maintained purchasing documentation.
Ensured stock inventory levels were maintained to adequately meet operation needs.
Coordinated organization of stocked items and pick, pull and pack items as requested
from submitted supply requisitions.
Participated in the development and implementation of departmental policies and
procedures.
Company Name
: ICICI BANK
Position
Duration
: Senior Process Associate
: June 2004 –Jan 2005
Key Responsibilities:
In-Charge of MIS, Updating all the procedures for all the operations, sending Daily Reports to
Head Office, to all Relationship Managers, Area Managers, Zonal Managers, preparing Credit
Approval Memo, checking all the primary & secondary documents.
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Develop team plans and continuous monitoring to achieve the total target.
Recruitment of team members and give continuous training.
Reviewed, analyzed documented business for Audit process.
Establishes and maintains business procedures controls, and audit trails.
Company Name
: OASIS MARINE EXPORT ENTERPRISES, KOLLAM, INDIA
Position
Duration
: Commercial Executive
: Jan 2000 – Oct 2002
Key Responsibilities:
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Identifying & recommending suppliers.
Coordinating with suppliers by raising enquiries.
Purchase orders and receipt of materials.
Follow – up on all orders placed. Analyzing the purchase requirements.
Coordinate to organize delivery of material to the required locations.
Developing and maintaining systems to procure material.
Maintain record by filling related documents.
Company Name
: Chakra Media Network Pvt Ltd., Kollam.
Position
Duration
: Branch Manager
: June 1997- Nov 1999
Key Responsibilities:
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Person in charge for all the day to day activities of the branch.
Receiving & delivering quotation for advertising.
Implementing new methods & Techniques for advertising.
Scrutiny of the works which are done by advertising department.
Key accomplishments include:
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Able to recommend and suggest to the management on the latest developments in
industry and recommend on improvements to hardware and software set-up in the
organization.
Able to ensure the needs of the market and can identify and undertake as planned with
proper follow up to track the progress.
Took responsibility for co-ordinating people, activities, timelines deliverables and
milestones of project, and work closely with the project managers.
Abel to prepare & reports, costing and other administrative documentation as
required by the projects.
Able to provides day-to-day management level support and responsible in
coordinating and monitoring projects in order to ensure compliance with the policies
of the company.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
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English, Malayalam, Hindi & Arabic
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REFERENCES
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KRISHNAKUMAR
02.05.1976
Male
Married
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Kuwait
28-05-2006
27-05-2016
V. Sankara Panicker
Kochu Kaleeckal Veedu, Kanmmel Cherry,
Kollam – 691003, Kerala,India.
: Biju T.V
: Jumeriah Trading Co.
: IT Assistance - IT Dept.
: 966558440772
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Contact Details
: George Mammen
: Las Palmas Res.
: Inspector
: 96566258259