D CHANDRASEKARAN DHARSHAN

 Raising the profile of our client Interior Fit out company in the local UAE market to be known as a high quality design and build company of choice.  Targeting all the markets from SME to High end clientele to achieve the team target and share the success to entire sales team.  Exploring markets within UAE and in the wider GCC for business opportunities and develops quality leads that can be converted to profitable business.  Developing relationships with government and high profile individuals through networking and attending meetings with peers within the industry.  Attending regular meetings through creation of Contact Reports, 2D & 3D, CAD designs etc. and maintain a record for all projects.  Managing client’s expectations through liaison with internal departments, keeping clients updated on project developments and building sustainable long term client relationships.  Coordinate with internal departments and chase the team to deliver the client requirements on schedule and to the highest standard.  Handling the sub-contract activities, starting from tendering to finalization of the suppliers and contractors for Medium to High-end Projects.  Currently handling the projects worth of AED 100k to 25 million in various locations.  Responsible for the collection of all own client payments, liaising with Commercial team and PM’s to ensure all necessary steps are being taken to recover funds.  Coordinate with the finance team to follow up with clients on payments and ensure a steady cash flow for projects.  Attend networking meetings and conferences with Business Groups, Project & Procurement team and Industry experts.

Duties: Managing the International & Local Events, Sourcing New suppliers in different countries, Handling the complete Supply Chain Operations for every conceptualized event.  Managing the Platinum by DG Events LLC complete Procurement activities and reports directly to GM & Creative Director and Managing Director.  Strategic resource planning, Program management and execution.  Creative design planning to execute the Event Project as per the CADD design, 4D and 3D renders, Virtual designs.  Making the transition from purchasing to procurement includes the careful planning and execution of supplier-focused strategies, investments and benchmarks that measure and track performance.  Maintaining the trust of Internal Production Manager’s and Cocoordinating always for Event project executions at the selected venues.  Created organizational function in newly created Procurement Department that includes specifications development, value analysis, supplier market research, negotiations, buying activities, contract administration, inventory control, traffic, receiving and stores.  Managing the external contractors’ team based on many multinational Event projects to execute the project as per the design and scope.  Controlling the companies complete Inventories and conducting Quarterly audit visits to warehouse to check the Furniture rental items physically to maintain the records.  Recruiting employees based on the internal stake holders and GM advice, Guiding and training them in proper direction to handle and execute the Event Projects on time, Evaluating their yearly performance and motivating them to achieve their goals.  Controlling the cost of every budgeted event projects and showing the successful cost savings to stake holders.  Maintaining the strong supplier relationship management in an ethical manner and practicing the same for companies’ growth.

October 2016 - January 2017
Bequest Investments LLC, UAE Employee Strength 10 to 30+
Procurement Specialist
(IT Procurement, Logistics, International Sourcing, Material Management)

Duties:
Responsible for organizing and maintaining a central facility for the purchase of all goods, Products, Services and Contracts on a best price / best quality basis. Also ensuring the smooth supply of material, consumables and equipment to the company.

Specialties in Project: Supplier Relationship, MEP, Interior Fit-out, Contracting, International Building Material Sourcing, Material Management, Logistics & Supplies, Negotiation, Project Management, Tendering, Facilities Management.

• Responsibilities of Fully Computerized & ERP Procurement SAGE300 software to create Purchase Orders.
• Screening of Requisitions Prior to Sourcing out the order from Local and International Markets.
• Procurement of Material, Physical Inspection, Stocking, Maintaining Minimum & Maximum Level of Critical & Fast Moving Items, Maintaining All Procurement Documents for ISO and External Audits.
• Materials Management: Procurement of all kinds of Materials (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical).
• In Civil: Procurement of RMC, Shuttering Ply Wood, Grouting Material, Epoxy Grout, Admixture, Curing Compounds, Sand, Aggregate, Cement, Anchor Bolt, TMT Bar, MS Bar, Nails Binding Wire, Water proofing compound, Antifungal Paint, Bricks, Solar Panels, Water Pumps, Heavy Industrial Generators.
• In Mechanical: All types of Fittings (Elbow, Coupling, Valve, Flanges, ) Pipe, Piping Material, Stud Bolt, Fasteners, Fire-Fighting equipment’s etc.
• In Electrical: All types of Electrical and also consumables material for site Project operations.
• Purchase order: Work under based on SAGE300 software and online Purchase Order is prepared in SAGE300, Reconciliation vendor Statement with SAGE300 System & Manual.
• Stock Verification, Analysis of Vendor Performance, Price Variance & Purchase related all responsibilities: New Vendor Development, Price Negotiation with vendor, PO releases, Material Delivery and Payment etc.
• Budgeting: Monthly Budget is prepared as per the requirement of Project (At Site), Supply Chain.
• Logistics: Looking for entire logistics Operation.
• Warehouse: Responsible for entire warehouse & secondary manpower.
• Supply Chain: Handing independently entire supply chain process inbound & outbound.

January 2010 - September 2016
Al Ansari Group Employee Strength 1000 to 3000+
Al Ansari Exchange LLC UAE,
Al Ansari Exchange WLL Kuwait,
Worldwide Cash Express, UAE,
Al Ansari Real Estate LLC UAE,
JAM BAR Restaurant LLC UAE,
DeliFrance Bakery & Restaurant LLC, UAE
Blue Horizon Labour Services, UAE
Cash Trans LLC (Cash Collection Center), UAE

Senior, Projects & Procurement Officer
(International Centralized Procurement Unit)

Specialties in Project: Project Management, Tendering, Turnkey Fit-Out, Project Schedule, Joinery, MEP, BOQ, Project Coordination, Negotiation, Contract Management Shop Fittings, Leadership, Team player, Retail Delivery, Electrical, Advanced MS Excel.
• Handling the projects procurement of new branches/outlets from concept to completion within the given parameters in preparation for handover to operations.
• Managing a team of 10 Professional Buyers, Logistic officers, Drivers & Technician’s.
• Reporting to Head of Projects & Procurement / CFO / General Manager.
• Managed all maintenance and renovations of New and Existing 170 + outlets spread all over the UAE & 7 + outlets across Kuwait, 7 + Chain of International branded Restaurants.
• Procuring the items, goods and services for All the Group of Al Ansari Companies and managing the operations, Logistics thru our Centralized Oracle based system.
• Following and implemented the Just-in-Time method and Just-in-Case system for efficient warehousing and store management whereby maximizing the use of space and at the same time maintaining savings on rent.
• Maintained the ISO (International Organization for Standards) integrity of the whole department by continuous system and procedural review, development, and strict implementation;
• Carries out site surveys. Coordinate the development of concept complying with mall /developers design guidelines.
• Liaise with landlord/mall managements for architectural and MEP approvals.
• Prepare tenders, invite quotations, negotiate and award contracts to qualified contractors.
• Coordinate with all suppliers and contractors including security, CCTV, IT equipment’s, etc.
• Strictly monitor project timelines ensuring quality in construction.
• Facilitate all approvals and inspection from authorities including Municipality, Police, Civil Defense and Central Bank.
• Prepare yearly schedule of projects, maintenances and renovations and strictly follow the same to comply with the GM tracking sheet.
• Develop and update processes and procedures from time to time.