Sound Engineering
PRASAD BALAKRISHNAN
Procurement & Logistics Specialist
Johnston,NT
Summary
To keep pace with the fast challenging economic and business scenario and in the process, strive hard to attain positive and result oriented contribution to the organization by using administrative skills, experience & qualification. Specialized and trained in all kind of Fire Rescue and Equipments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Procurement & Logistics Specialist
CHUBB FIRE QATAR (IGTC)
DOHA, QATAR
06.2007 - Current
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Identified new and more cost-effective suppliers through participation in industry networking events, purchasing advantageous packages and cutting costs.
- Reduced downtime in warehouse operations by ensuring reorders were aligned with store sales and backlog.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue and profits.
- Oversaw inventory control, accounting and supply reports.
- Researched new vendors and partners to obtain most cost-effective pricing for goods, saving company $200,000 in one year.
- Worked with customers to integrate processes and correct issues.
- Used in-house tracking system to schedule shipments of goods to customer warehouses.
- Built long-term relationships due to prompt and courteous service.
- Managed system support functions to set priorities and service levels expectations.
- Verified accurate account invoicing through collaboration with accounting department.
- Liaised between warehouse personnel and customer to facilitate account and operational needs.
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
Branch Operations Manager
Moonlight Shipping Services
Bangalore & Kandla, Karnataka & Gujarat
02.2005 - 04.2007
- Trained employees on proper procedures and strategies to improve productivity.
- Maintained branch files for major accounts, investments and employees.
- Boosted sales and customer loyalty through incentive programs.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
Education
CSCP- Certified Supply Chain Professional - International Trade & Logistics Management
Franklin University
Ohio - USA 10.2014 - 03.2015
MBA - International Business & Logistics Management
Annamalai University
Tamil Nadu, India 06.2009 - 05.2011
M.F.T (Master of Foreign Trade) - International Trade & Logistics Management
Pondicherry University
Loyola Colleage, Tamil Nadu, India 06.2004 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Arts - International Economics
Madras University
Loyola College, Tamil Nadu, India 06.2001 - 04.2004
Skills
Procurement specialist
undefinedAccomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 members and with supplier in the development of Air Crash Tender vehicles for the Qatar Armed Forces and delivered 8 of them worth of $5 million.
- Achieved in supply of Rescue vehicles and equipments through consistent planning and Budgeting for a Tender worth of $4 million
- Documented and resolved after sales issues to client which led to further business relations
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Additional Information
I am a team builder, A professional Leader and a quick problem solver, ready to work under pressure and derive best results for the organisation. I've always wanted to be an Asset to the Organization rather than a liability.
Interests
Listening Music & Playing instruments
Watching Horror Movies & Cricket (Play too)
Personal Profile
Date of Birth - 26th September,1982
Sex - Male
Marital Status - Married
Nationality - Indian
Religion - Christian
Passport No - Z7095310,
Expiry - 18-05-2033
Visa Status - PROVISIONAL SUBCLASS 491
Validity - 03-05-2027
Timeline
CSCP- Certified Supply Chain Professional - International Trade & Logistics Management
Franklin University
10.2014 - 03.2015
MBA - International Business & Logistics Management
Annamalai University
06.2009 - 05.2011
Procurement & Logistics Specialist
CHUBB FIRE QATAR (IGTC)
06.2007 - Current
Branch Operations Manager
Moonlight Shipping Services
02.2005 - 04.2007
M.F.T (Master of Foreign Trade) - International Trade & Logistics Management
Pondicherry University
06.2004 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Arts - International Economics
Madras University
06.2001 - 04.2004
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