ANANDU SOMAN
Vadodara
Summary
Dynamic inventory management professional with a proven track record at Dhanalaxmi Corporation, excelling in vendor coordination and logistics. Expert in optimizing warehouse operations and reducing transport costs through strategic negotiations. Adept at using Zoho books and fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless supply chain processes. Passionate about achieving operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Inventory Receiver
Mikhael Logistics
Ontario
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Received and verified incoming shipments; ensured product accuracy and quality.
- Maintained updated inventory records using Fishbowl Inventory software.
- Performed cycle counts and reconciled inventory discrepancies.
- Collaborated with warehouse and purchasing teams to ensure stock accuracy.
- Organized warehouse layout for optimized material handling.
Inventory Associate
Magna Auto system
Ontario
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Monitored daily stock levels of automotive components to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Conducted regular physical inventory checks and reconciled discrepancies with system records.
- Managed incoming and outgoing materials, coordinating with warehouse and production teams.
- Maintained accurate inventory documentation using ERP and manual tracking systems.
- Collaborated with logistics and quality departments to ensure timely part availability and compliance.
Assistant Distribution Manager
Scientific Remedies
Vadodara
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Coordinated dispatch operations by sending regular shipment updates to customers, ensuring timely and safe delivery of materials.
- Managed procurement activities, overseeing timely purchases to support uninterrupted operations.
- Ensured consistent inflow of materials by liaising with suppliers, maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Monitored and facilitated timely payments to suppliers through cheque or Letters of Credit, aligning with contractual terms.
- Oversaw end-to-end logistics operations, optimizing transportation efficiency and delivery schedules.
- Handled banking functions including fund transfers, cheque processing, and documentation for Letters of Credit.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless supply chain operations and adherence to compliance protocols.
Distribution Assistant Manager
Dhanalaxmi Corporation
Vadodara
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw daily dispatch operations and coordinated safe material delivery.
- Prepared documentation such as bills of lading, packing lists and invoices related to shipment activities using ATS Zoho books.
- Managed procurement timelines and ensured uninterrupted material inflow.
- Negotiated pricing with new vendors and finalized purchases.
- Reduced transport costs through freight negotiation with local carriers.
- Handled payment processes via cheques and letters of credit.
- Coordinated daily distribution schedules for efficient product movement.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
- Monitored shipment tracking systems to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
- Ensured all orders were accurately picked, packed and labelled for shipping.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and updated stock levels as necessary.
Education
Global Business Management -
Loyalist College
Belleville, ON01.2022
Bachelor of Commerce -
Maharaja Sayajirao University
Vadodara, Gujarat04.2018
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Vendor Coordination
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Procurement & Purchasing
- Customer Support Operations
- Warehouse Optimization
- CRM & Documentation
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Freight & Transport Negotiation
- Microsoft Office
- QuickBooks
- Zoho books
- MS Office
- Windows
- MacOS
- Inventory
Languages
English, Hindi, Gujarati
First Language
Timeline
Inventory Receiver
Mikhael Logistics
10.2023 - 06.2025
Inventory Associate
Magna Auto system
03.2022 - 10.2023
Assistant Distribution Manager
Scientific Remedies
02.2020 - 01.2022
Distribution Assistant Manager
Dhanalaxmi Corporation
10.2018 - 01.2020
Global Business Management -
Loyalist College
Bachelor of Commerce -
Maharaja Sayajirao University
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