PRASAD BALAKRISHNAN
Summary
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A multi-faceted Procurement & Logistics Specialist with solid history of streamlining operations and trimming cost. Proficient in handling complex customer issues and promoting positive experiences. Reliable and results-driven supply chain manager delivering stellar aptitude for organization, superb people skills and reputation for utmost integrity. Skilled in coordinating documentation and handling payments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
IGTC CHUBB FIRE QATAR
05.2007 - 08.2023
- Prepare, Plan & Execute the complete Supply Chain Process & Solution for- Manufacturing / Supply / Sales / Service of Fire Fighting / Fire Protection / Fire Alarm & Physical security equipment's
- Handled Procurement tasks for company locally and Internationally
- Oversaw every phase of supply chain, from purchase order to delivery to invoicing, targeting 100% end-user satisfaction.
- Analyze Tenders and Contract documents in detail to identify measure and control key aspects of contract
- Negotiation of prices and terms of Purchase with New and existing vendors according to Market
- Vendors Classification & Rating to analyze the Right Suppliers for Right products with the Data base
- Created spend analysis reports to provide detail information to stakeholder on the purchasing value and time spent on suppliers & Vendor
- Study and Process bills of vendors / suppliers / service providers to finance department for payment procedures.
- Coordinating with the Warehouse team on scheduled deliveries and restocking needs on daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Planning and Forecasting stock requirement for immediate projects and for walk-in customers
- Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels according to demand.
- Holistically manage risk & Enhance Sustainability
- Identified opportunities for inventory reductions.
- Determine the landing cost of the products after applying all the related loaded cost for the product and give maximum support to the sales team in order to win bids and quotations on all enquiries and tenders.
- Conducting disciplinary, capability and grievance investigations and taking appropriate action to address any failings
- Updating with current rules of customs on import & export regulations
- Coordinated with freight forwarder to provide vendor shipping details and obtain shipping updates.
- Detected and resolved multifaceted issues related to business direction and operations.
- Creating timelines and setting targets for Project based cargo/shipments in order to fulfill project requirements and deliver complete cost optimized solution
- Performed regular audits and assessments of logistics processes to identify weaknesses, improve supply chain operations and minimize waste.
- Created reports to provide insights into logistics operations and performance.
- Maintaining perfect bridge between sales and after sales process with customer
- Developed strategies to optimize utilization of available resources.
- Overall strive hard to maintain good standard inside and outside work atmosphere.
Education
Certificate IV - Procurement & Contracting
Transformed
Sydney, AustraliaCSCP - Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Franklin University
Columbus, OhioMBA - International Business
Annamalai University
M.F.T - International Trade & Logistics Management
Loyola College
Chennai, IndiaBachelor of Arts - Economics, International Economy & Trade
Loyola College
Chennai, IndiaSkills
- Process Optimization
- Contracts Negotiations
- Inventory Management
- Logistics Control & Cost Optimization
- Operating ERP and supply chain software's
- MS Office
- Excellent Communication
- Customer Relations
- Multitasking
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Verbal Communication
- Calm Under Pressure
Accomplishments
- ISO 9001 : 14000 Quality Management Services Certified.
- First Aid Certification by FIRSTAIDPRO Australia HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- Fire Extinguisher / Fire Warden Training by Fire & Safety Australia
Certification
- QUALITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES ISO 9001 : 14000
- First Aid Training - FIRSTAID PRO Australia, HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- Fire Extinguisher / Fire Warden Training by Fire & Safety Australia.
Additional Information
SUBCLASS 491, UN LIMITED WORK CONDITION,
Visa Expiry 05/03/27,
NT Driver's License Available,
References : Upon Request,
Availability : Immediate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Telugu
Limited Working
Malayalam
Limited Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
IGTC CHUBB FIRE QATAR
05.2007 - 08.2023
Certificate IV - Procurement & Contracting
Transformed
CSCP - Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Franklin University
MBA - International Business
Annamalai University
M.F.T - International Trade & Logistics Management
Loyola College
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, International Economy & Trade
Loyola College
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