Abin Varghese

Fanar Al Khaleej (PRIME NUTS Division) Sharjah - UAE.
Job Summary:
* Effectively executed the procurement process of Dry Nuts & Raisins and
ingredients from overseas and local suppliers.
* Coordinated all the documentation procedure for Procuring materials
from national and international markets.
* Working knowledge in Sharjah Customs Portal (SAIF Zone - Sharjah) both
import and export.
* Co - ordinate with Sharjah Municipality regarding product approvals.
* Co - ordinate with Logistics companies to clear the imports timely.
* Expertise in developing local vendors, reducing the cost of procurement
of material.
* Successfully implemented vendor development programmes including
training for vendors.
* Experienced with implementing systems of inventory management
avoiding over-stocking or wastage.
* Tracking and updating the trend of commodities and seasonal products
to develop an effective and competitive procurement pattern.
* Working knowledge of SAP and FOCUS 7.

Sales & Supply Chain (2012 March - 2014 July)

ACHIVEMENTS
* Setting up the weekly, monthly, quarterly procurement plan.
* Purchasing machines with improved technology to increase production.
* Planning and budgeting of purchase functions, involving cost estimation,
contract negotiations.
* Liaison with the production department to maintain optimum inventory.
* Implementing systems to avoid situations like over-stocking or out-of-
stock which cause production and financial losses.
* Liaison with finance department for timely payment of bills.
* Developing reports on procurement.