Gavin Dcunha

Approving the Purchase Requisitions for all materials.
Approving the Purchase Orders for all materials.
Preparing Obsolete Stock Report and presenting the same with appropriate justification to Top Management.
Lead Negotiation Meetings with vendors to ensure best prices, payment terms and other commercial terms of co-operation.
Approve and head Vendor Evaluation to ensure the highest standards are maintained.
Participate in Vendor Audits to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
Analyze and communicate demurrages to the supplier and successfully claim the same from them.
Prepare Spend Analysis reports, Price Fluctuation reports, TCO Reports, GAP Analysis, SWOT Matrix, KPI reports, Performance Matrix etc for the Procurement Function.
Review and Approve Contracts with the purpose of mitigating risk and ensuring the best interest of the company.
Constantly review, monitor and analyze market conditions and key suppliers performance with a view to negotiate better prices and payment terms.
Lead Cost Saving Initiatives.
Maximize cost saving by combining and consolidating shipments wherever possible and determining the ideal route and transport mode for the same.
Determining and Approving maintenance requirements related to AC’s, Machines, preparing, drafting and approving SLA’s for the same.

Collating the requirements and approving the purchase orders
Maintaining inventory to ensure timely delivery with a view to keep inventory costs to a minimum level
Liaising with suppliers for issues related to quality and service; identifying the best local and international suppliers in terms of price, quality and service
Executing monthly S&OP process and driving S&OP planning process and accuracy improvements; establishing the mechanism to track overall S&OP process maturity and leading key process improvement initiatives
Selecting routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehouse and distribution
Formulating demand planning including creating statistical forecasts, consensus forecasts
Managing the tender process; reviewing, finalizing and approving service level agreements and contracts
Coordinating with shipping lines and freight forwarding companies to get best freight rates
Preparing reports related to purchasing like analysis of price fluctuation; additionally formulating obsolete stock report & related justification and presenting the same to the higher management
Implementing supply chain practices, defining departmental objectives and effectively communicating the same to the entire team; monitoring the implementation and ensuring 100% compliance and success
Monitoring all documentation related to ISO certifications and keeping them updated
Taking part in top level management negotiations as well as annual budgeting
Monitoring KPIs for the entire Supply Chain Team and reporting the same to the higher management
Communicating with related departments like Accounts, Warehouse, QC, Sales to make sure that the purchase cycle is accurate and complete
Keeping up-to-date with market trends in terms of innovation, technology, price fluctuations and other economic factors that directly or indirectly affect the company
Spearheading the entire supply chain functions with a view to optimize the costs
Overseeing entire process of clearing the containers from Jebel Ali Free Zone, Documentation, Inspections Etc.
Training & mentoring the Supply Chain Team as and when required

Creation of Purchase Orders on SAP, pertaining to raw materials, packaging materials, investment purchases, information technology, stationery, chemicals, lubricants and also services like security, training including all other services related to the manufacturing of cans and lids.
Checking on technical specification sheets and material data sheets for lubricants and chemicals to ensure they meet with production requirements.
Following up with all suppliers to ensure deliveries are on time.
Verifying all related documents like delivery order, invoices etc to make sure everything is accurate.
Maintaining and updating list of approved suppliers and supplier applications, both on electronic soft copies as well as hard copies on file.
Sourcing new suppliers in an attempt to procure the best quality at the best prices.
Following up with Requests for Proposals and maintaining the same to make sure everything is filed and recorded in an efficient manner.
Applying for MOH licenses related to the purchasing of industrial pre-cursor chemicals.
Keeping track of inventory to ensure timely delivery of material and also to keep inventory costs minimum.
Co-ordinating sale of scrap to international buyers including preparing of sales order in SAP, invoices in SAP and also invoices for the shipping line and customs in Microsoft excel.
Keeping a close watch on the LME prices of aluminium to determine price of aluminium scrap.
Initiating and conducting supplier evaluation.
Conducting On-Site Vendor Audits to ensure HACCP compliance, followed by Vendor Audit Report to management.
Initiating, drafting and finalising contracts with suppliers with the necessary finance and legal approvals.
Co-ordinating with the sales team to ensure proper handling of returns packaging.
Preparing reports related to purchasing like analysis of price fluctuation, obsolete stock report, open PO report etc.
Analysing price discrepancies verifying Purchase Order vs Invoice.
Co-ordinating with suppliers on issues related to quality and service.
Closely liaising with the warehouse and accounts department to ensure Purchase Cycle is complete.
Monitor closely the LME prices for Aluminium and facilitate the import by co-ordinating with parent company in Europe and the Logistics team.
Co-ordinate with Parent Company in Europe regarding Aluminium Claims.
Prepare all necessary documentation in SAP related to the import and distribution of Aluminium between group companies.
Monitoring stock of Aluminium taking into account the production plan, weekly consumption and expected deliveries.
Extensive experience in the purchase of Packaging material like Green Embossed PET strap, Stretch Film both machine grade and oxy-biodegradable, Steel Strap, Paper Bags from local market as well as from International Market, Wooden Pallets, Plastic Pallets from local as well as international market, Wooden Frames, Kraft Paper for packaging, Separator Sheets /Pads etc. Processing Invoices on OCR (optical character recognition) compatible devices to process them on FIS (financial information system) system in SAP.
Approving Purchase Orders on SAP on Purchase Level.
Review or update supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
Monitor supplier performance to assess ability to meet quality and delivery requirements.
Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities.
Document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows.
Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.

Checking and updating KPI's (key performance indicators).
Checking undelivered shipments
Checking missing shipments
Ensuring good relation with customers with good customer service
Checking and following up on courier pick up's
Following up on vehicle inspections
Keeping a check on the fleet
Sending damaged vehicles for the necessary repairs or service.
Working in the capacity of Operations Executive providing quality support to the Operation team.
Manifesting shipments on the System so that a Manifest can be printed.
Creating and updating reports on RAD (Regional Automated Debrief

Processing of Shipments.
Complete Logistics including clearing the shipments from Dubai Customs, checking the consignments and forwarding the consignments to the various destinations.
Manifesting shipments on the System so that a Manifest can be printed.
Clearing Air Cargo.
Liaise with the International Clients about the status of their shipments.
Well versed with all procedures pertaining to DNATA Cargo.
Negotiate Freight rates with Shipping lines and Air lines.
Dealing with Freight forwarders and Shipping lines.
Handling Export/Import documents, preparing the delivery notes through a computer generating system.
Liaison with Airlines for space and timely up-liftment of cargo.
Job costing and comparison of various jobs before finalizing invoices to Customers.
Responsible for the movement of cargo by sea & air; Clearing the cargo at the port and ensuring proper storage.
Making arrangements for routing all original documents like bill of lading etc. in time to meet Letter of Credit and Customer requirements.
Ensuring proper documentation pertaining to exports by sea and air.
Providing export courier quotations for existing and potential customers.
Tracking and tracing shipments/providing customers with P.O.D details.
Responding efficiently to any additional customer service requests.
Maintaining close relations with customers, transport, warehouse and operations teams to ensure on time delivery and collection of cargo.
Making reservations and negotiating buy rates with carriers.
Assisting with any import courier arrivals, deliveries and queries.
Passing of Re-Export Paper work.