Arunchandra Cheruvath
South Launceston,Australia
Summary
Reliable professional with positive attitude and dedication to deliver quality in all operational activities. Experienced leading warehouse teams to accurately fulfill orders. Displaying articulate communication skills and effectively partnering with management teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchase and Inventory Manager
Spice Bazzar Pty Ltd
Kings Meadows, TAS
08.2024 - Current
- Developed, implemented and maintained inventory control systems to ensure accurate record keeping.
- Reviewed purchase orders and ensured accuracy of information, such as pricing, payment terms and delivery dates.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure the best possible prices for goods and services.
- Analyzed market trends to determine appropriate purchasing strategies.
- Identified potential areas of cost savings through supplier consolidation or alternative sourcing methods.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for production requirements.
Production Planning and Purchase Officer
Natures Best
Lagana, TAS
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and maintained production schedules to meet customer demands.
- Created and implemented plans for inventory control, material requirements, and production processes.
- Monitored the progress of production activities to ensure on-time delivery of products.
- Worked closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components needed for production.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine most cost-effective solutions.
- Negotiated pricing, delivery terms, payment terms and other contractual agreements with suppliers.
- Monitored supplier performance to ensure timely deliveries of goods and services in accordance with quality standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchase orders, invoices, contracts and related documents.
Experienced Parts Advisor
Hendy Group
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Order the part from manufacturers as per demand
- Stored incoming inventory in correct locations for organized stock access
- Handle return and warranty claims
- Checked incoming parts against delivery notes to limit stock discrepancies
- Updated stock systems regularly for reliable availability information
- Took inventory of stock products and identified discrepancies between computer logs and physical counts
- Handled high-volume parts, servicing and repair enquiries
- Responded to customer emails quickly to maintain excellent service levels
Inventory Controller
Agility Global Logistics
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Reporting KPI performance in monthly management meeting
- Keeping accurate customer account information and ensuring that files are keep up-to-date
- VAS and other manual activity billing
- Attending operations, WCL meetings and making contributions to any discussions with management and client
- Conducting Cycle Count as per the customer request, Perpetual Inventory, Brand inventory as well as assist in conducting the annual stock count
- Ensuring operations are conducted as per the procedures set & report on any deviation with suggestion, if any to the Manager
- Dealer claim investigation and submit the reports within the time frame
- Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses
- Analysed inventory processes and implemented strategic improvements
- Managing scrapping activity and reporting to client
Warehouse Team Leader
Agility Global Logistics
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Facilitated effective and efficient warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving, inventory control, supervising a team of 8 MHE operator and 8 warehouse assistances
- Administered Warehouse Management System (WMS), maintaining 100% accuracy of all inbound and outbound
- Delivered performance appraisals to drive team productivity
- Investigated process faults and devised targeted solutions
- Minimized accidents and near misses with rigorous health and safety training
- Managed warehouse inventories, suggesting and implementing ideas to improve product movement processes
- Improved warehouse layout to maximise storage space
- Maintaining proper housekeeping by following 5S
Sales Representative
Resmi Agencies
Kozhikode, India
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Identify and develop the market for assigned products, negotiate, and close beneficial sales deals
- Give demonstrations and presentations to upsell various products
- Maintain an updated knowledge pool regarding the features and specs of assigned products
- Provide exemplary post-sales services to expand referral clientele
- Collecting Payments and Updating clients records
- Promotions and FOC Management
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
AMS Engineering College
NamakkalHigher Secondary - Science
Pavandoor Higher Secondary school
KozhikodeHigh School - Science
Pavandoor Higher Secondary School
KozhikodeSkills
- Production Purchasing
- Production Planning
- Warehouse Management
- Supervisory Skills
- Stock Rotation
- Health & Safety
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Documentation
- Inventory audits
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory forecasting
- SAP
- Ms Office
Honoursawards
Employee of the Month, 06/01/20, Agility & FCA, Got this honor within 3 months of joining. For clearing inventory issues and claims before deadline.
Timeline
Purchase and Inventory Manager
Spice Bazzar Pty Ltd
08.2024 - Current
Production Planning and Purchase Officer
Natures Best
07.2024 - Current
Experienced Parts Advisor
Hendy Group
04.2022 - 01.2024
Inventory Controller
Agility Global Logistics
03.2020 - 01.2022
Warehouse Team Leader
Agility Global Logistics
09.2018 - 03.2020
Sales Representative
Resmi Agencies
03.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
AMS Engineering College
Higher Secondary - Science
Pavandoor Higher Secondary school
High School - Science
Pavandoor Higher Secondary School
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