Ajimon Anandan, Contracts Specialist

Ajimon Anandan

Contracts Specialist

Al Khafji Joint Operations

Location
Saudi Arabia - Dammam
Education
Master's degree, Retail Management
Experience
24 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :24 years, 4 Months

Contracts Specialist at Al Khafji Joint Operations
  • Saudi Arabia - AlKhafji
  • My current job since January 2019

Al Khafji Joint operation (KJO) is a joint operation of ARAMCO Gulf Operations Company Limited (AGOC) and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (KGOC) for oil and gas exploration

Analyze the contract terms and identify areas of possible risks and opportunities related to the application of the contract clause

Coordinate and facilitate technical evaluation process of the Bid Proposals with the Line Department, the process includes Clarifications issued and received, Commercial Bids implication, report compilation, report presentation if required and preparation of final Technical Report for Management, Shareholders.

 Lead commercial evaluation process, the process includes review of commercial, implication, cost conditionings, report presentation if required and preparation of final award Recommendation for Management, Shareholders or tender Board approvals.
Finalizing of Contract Agreement, which includes drafting, negotiation, reviewing of exceptions with the Legal Department, discussing with the Line Department on final Scope/Specification, and schedule, liaising with the successful bidder and the execution of Contract Agreement by both parties.

Area Retail Manager at Landmark Group - Homecentre
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2006 to November 2018

Achievements & Initiatives

Managed Eight Homecentre Stores, 300, 000 square feet’s retail space and a Team of 255.

Joined as an Assistant Showroom Manager and promoted to Area Retail Manager in 5 Years.
Awarded Best Showroom Manager of the year 2010 award.

Best Area Manager of the year 2013-14for driving the Store Managers Empowerment Program.

Best Area Manager of the year 2014-15

Awarded the Best Performing showroom of the year 2012-13 among all Homecentre’s.
Be a part of Oracle retail software launching team as Lead Trainer for the retail operations teams.

 Create seamless customer service orientation among store employees by ensuring timely and efficient customer service
 Ensure regular training of store staff on all aspects of customer service, product knowledge and selling skills
 Assess mystery shopping feedback and prepare action plan for improvement
 Maximize the potential of Store Management & Employees through performance management, coaching& mentoring, identifying development opportunities to ensure all stores are staffed correctly including succession planning & ongoing monitoring of manpower planning

Business Development and commercial Profit

 Support and guide the store teams to achieve their top line targets, shrinkage targets & control the operational costs in order to meet the business plan.
 Interpret and act on operational profit and sales reports generated through finance and focus on improving under-performing areas
 Monitor sales performance against last year, last week and budget on a daily and weekly basis
 Monitor and continuously seek to understand commercial environment, local trading patterns, competitor activity and market trends in the retail sector and their impact on business.

Store Standards

 Ensure accurate stock merchandise and management (stock ageing, stock loss, space management).
 Ensure that the store is in compliance with the company policy for all employment and state laws, including wage and hour, human rights and equal employment opportunities

People Management

 Review and provide regular feedback on staff’s performance against expectations
 Carry out regular and relevant in-store training and enroll staff on relevant Learning and Development courses
 Oversee staff development and drive motivation levels of the store teams by effective resource planning and succession planning

Showroom Manager at Sports Station India Pvt LTD
  • India - Delhi
  • July 2004 to November 2006
Executive at Gillette India Ltd
  • January 2000 to June 2004

Warehousing and Logistics)

Professional training

•Attended professional training class’s on different subjects by world’s leading management training professionals.
•Certified trainer for Home Centre

Education

Master's degree, Retail Management
  • at Bharatiyar University
  • January 2022

MBA-Retail Management

Diploma, Computer accounting
  • at Science and Technology Projects - Govt of India
  • May 1999

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Bachelor's degree, Commerce and Accounting
  • at Mahatma Gandhi University
  • January 1997

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Specialties & Skills

Business Development
Retail Management
Warehousing Operations
BUDGETING
CUSTOMER SERVICE
FASHION
FINANCIAL
IMAGING
MARKETING
QUARK XPRESS

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

Diploma (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 1998
Valid Until:
June 1998

Hobbies

  • Reading