Milind Dutia

Assistant Procurement And Logistics Manager at AL SALEM GROUP (MANUFACTURING, FMCG, HORECA & TRADING)

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• My current job since February 2016

Growth Path
Feb’19 - Present: Assistant Procurement & Logistics Manager
Feb’16 - Feb’19: Procurement & Logistics Officer

Significant Highlights as Assistant Procurement & Logistics Manager
• Engineered a Just-In-Time (JIT) procurement strategy across six business units, optimizing demand and supply planning, forecasting, and inventory control, which significantly streamlined operations.
• Executed comprehensive vendor research and developed cost-effective pricing frameworks, resulting in a notable 22% reduction in procurement expenses.
• Cultivated enduring vendor partnerships through strategic communication and collaboration, enhancing supply chain reliability.
• Engaged in industry events to expand vendor networks and unearth new business and procurement avenues.
• Reduced warehouse operational downtime by aligning reorder processes with sales data and backlog analysis.
• Dramatically decreased warehouse inventory surplus by 40% within 6-8 months through meticulous procurement planning tailored to real-time business needs.
• Implemented seasonal demand-focused planning, reducing excess inventory in import procurements and ensuring seamless integration with business value chains.
• Managed annual negotiations and procurement of raw materials and contracts worth over AED 50 million, contributing significantly to cost management.
• Led the procurement and strategic planning for the establishment of a new international manufacturing unit, from inception to operational readiness.
• Oversaw accounting and supply chain reporting, leveraging pricing trends to enhance profitability through innovative supply chain solutions.
• Established key supply partnerships, securing consistent quality and competitive pricing while driving operational efficiencies.
• Secured advantageous terms and pricing through strategic supplier contract negotiations.
• Enhanced supplier relationships by conducting rigorous performance evaluations based on KPIs and SLAs, ensuring delivery excellence, cost-effectiveness, and superior quality.
• Identified and pursued logistics performance enhancements, optimizing transportation contracts for over 35 FCLs monthly to achieve significant cost savings.

Significant Highlights as Procurement & Logistics Officer
• Fostered strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring the acquisition of optimal pricing and favorable delivery conditions.
• Conducted in-depth data analysis and compiled comprehensive reports that encapsulated all aspects of the purchasing process.
• Skillfully negotiated contracts, securing cost-efficient solutions and advantageous delivery terms.
• Maintained up-to-the-minute knowledge of pricing structures, market conditions, and industry trends to inform strategic buying decisions.
• Devised and executed supply strategies to meet business demands and guarantee uninterrupted supply chains.
• Produced detailed weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, providing insightful analysis of purchasing activities.
• Championed process enhancements and vendor negotiations that slashed the average purchasing cycle by 60%.
• Orchestrated the end-to-end supply chain process, ensuring precise and punctual order fulfillment.