Arun Kumar R
Asst. Manager Procurement
Bengaluru
Summary
To pursue a challenging career in a professionally managed organization where I integrate my resource skills to apply my existing knowledge and grow with the organization. Academic credentials having adequate knowledge of thorough knowledge of SAP MM Adequate knowledge of Advanced Excels Inventory management Bookkeeping – Maintaining statistical and maintaining records operational Improvements. Flexible schedule on ordering and supplies. People Management Physical stock Auditing and Maintenance of related documents. Purchase Management Maximizing profitability and motivating staff to control food costs. Coordination and arranging timely requirements. Supervised stores for complete receiving and dispatch.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Team Lead, Sourcing
Meesho (Fashnear Technologies Private Limited)
Mysore
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Evaluated new supplier capabilities to significantly reduce risks, improve operational visibility and create greater value for products and services.
- Supported gross profit goals by negotiating and controlling costs, lead times, freight terms and purchase quantity requirements.
- Developed sourcing strategies to improve procurement processes, supplier relationships and capability development to optimize the supply chain.
- Identified stock imperfections, assigned grades and noted production concerns based on regular inspections.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
Asst. Manager Operations
ANANDBASKAR FRUITS AND VEGETABLE INDUSTRIES PVT LTD
Bengaluru, Jayanagar
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Helped team members maintain business professionalism by coaching each on methods for delivering exceptional service to every customer.
- Spearheaded daily staff meetings to identify improvement strategies, discuss policy updates and facilitate open communication.
- Leveraged fair evaluation processes, employee reviews and staff mentoring to drive performance and job satisfaction at all levels.
- Enhanced employee management by developing schedules, tracking time and administering payroll.
- Taught employees how to collaborate on daily job tasks and achieve service targets.
- Developed productive, profitable and achievement-oriented working environments for employees.
- Wrote and shared reports to help senior leadership make effective business decisions and plans.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Sr. Executive Stores
ELIOR INDIA FOOD SERVICES LLP
Bangalore
05.2017 - 03.2021
- Ordering of the stock as per the menu requirement.
- Thorough knowledge of PR, PO, GRN and GI transactions.
- Physical stock auditing at sites and central kitchen stores.
- Maintenance of store-related documents in an excel spreadsheet.
- Dealing with vendor negotiations for perishable and dairy products.
- Handling customer complaints, and follow-ups to resolve issues.
- Arranging a monthly meeting with vendors in order to discuss fill rates and quality issues.
- Inspection and Rejection of the stock during receiving.
- On-time invoice submissions for financial records.
- Proper stock rotation i.e Ensuring FIFO, and FEFO at stores.
- Vendor Reconciliation.
- Participating in vendor audits along with the quality team and providing reports.
- Monitoring of Chiller/Freezer temperatures at stores.
- Handling all kinds of perishables and dry groceries
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved timely supplies and provided exceptional service.
Owner/Operator
Hari Om Computers
Hosur, Kelamangalam
03.2016 - 04.2017
- Sales, services and Govt related works
- Computer sales and Services
- Typewriting, document scanning and xerox
- Preparing VAO records(I.e. E-services, type writing of land documents)
Accountant
Manjunatha Engineering Works
Bangalore, Attibele
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Handling of purchase and sales
- Staff payrolls, Controlling income and expenditures
- Preparing accounts and tax returns
- Documenting financial transactions by entering in tally
- Supervised day-to-day operations.
Asst. Manager Procurement
Elior India Food Services LLP
Bangalore
11.2022 - Current
- Preparing and coordinating with Management, Vendors and Sub vendors on long-term contracts. Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Managing Goldman Sachs client site for Hospitality requirements from the procurement department.
- At Elior, Expertise in souring Opex, Capex and Popup-counters requirements for all sites throughout Bangalore.
- Prepared a variety of different spreadsheets using excel for daily, weekly monthly reports and documents like Inventory, purchase analysis reports, KPI, supplier delivery evolution, purchase cost, quality and sustainable souring
- Working on Material Requirement Planning (MRP) - SAP MM.
- Working on Vendor Master & Material Master creation - SAP MM.
- Handled user queries as well as training - SAP MM.
- SAP MM for Elior Bangalore/Chennai Region.
- Expertise in Product base price benchmarking, visiting source markets frequently and ensuring the market trend from time to time & season to season.
- Experienced with implementing the system of inventory management to avoid over-stocking or wastage.
- Preparing Inventory analysis with inventory holding days and top high-valued holding SKUs.
- Completing paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions and engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins by evaluating vendors based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and on-time delivery.
- Handling the en-number of calls in a day to address Ops and Kitchen requirements, inquiries and concerns
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Education
B.com -
Tamil Nadu Open University
Hosur2019
PUC -
A.S.B Govt Juniorcollege
Anekal2011
SSLC -
A.S.B Govt Highschool
Anekal2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, Microsoft Office PowerPoint and tableau online
- SAP MM & TALLY
- Leadership, Good oratory and communication skills
- Optimistic attitude and pragmatic approach
- Adaptability in work in a demanding and tough situation
- Lead and Strategic Sourcing
- Critical Thinking, Inbound Phone Calls, Supplier Selection and Effective Working Relationships
Accomplishments
- I have undergone FOSTAC training conducted by a Quality and food safety consultant on11th Aug 2018
- I participated in the ISO22000:2005 audit in November 2018
- I participated in the ISO22000:2005 audit in December 2022
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Project on Single-use plastic elimination and control of using plastic.
- Worked closely for R&D on the Ketchup dispenser, drived the best result.
Hobbies
Listening Songs, Watching movies with family and playing games
Languages
Kannada
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Asst. Manager Procurement
Elior India Food Services LLP
11.2022 - Current
Sr. Team Lead, Sourcing
Meesho (Fashnear Technologies Private Limited)
08.2021 - 10.2021
Asst. Manager Operations
ANANDBASKAR FRUITS AND VEGETABLE INDUSTRIES PVT LTD
03.2021 - 10.2021
Sr. Executive Stores
ELIOR INDIA FOOD SERVICES LLP
05.2017 - 03.2021
Owner/Operator
Hari Om Computers
03.2016 - 04.2017
Accountant
Manjunatha Engineering Works
05.2014 - 02.2016
B.com -
Tamil Nadu Open University
PUC -
A.S.B Govt Juniorcollege
SSLC -
A.S.B Govt Highschool
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