Pranavesh  Chander, Procurement and Logistic Officer

Pranavesh Chander

Procurement and Logistic Officer

Alghanim Marine Co

Location
Kuwait - Hawali
Education
Master's degree, Logistics and Operations Management
Experience
7 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :7 years, 11 Months

Procurement and Logistic Officer at Alghanim Marine Co
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • My current job since February 2019

- Supervise all imports and exports of the company
- Calculate effective margin for each goods for import and export

- Continuously implement methods for TQM for smooth supply chain and flow of goods
- Be the point of contact for the complete logistics for all departments

- Control flow of goods from manufacturer to warehouse or customer

- Supervise flow of goods after reaching to Kuwait for local supplies or customer if needed

- Establishing contact with inventory controller to ensure replenishment if needed
- Provide reports on cost savings over months for logistics when needed

- Establish relationships with 3pl providers to get best service levels with optimum costs

- Plan, analyze, monitor for the smooth operations in the supply chain in regards to logistics

- Implement procedures for internal control for operations relating to logistics

- Assign and negotiate rates with respective forwarders for long term business relationship

Logistic and Purchase Executive at Al Dabbous Medical and Al Dabbous Electrical
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • October 2017 to January 2019

- Supervise all imports and exports of the company

- Key responsibilities for contract Logistics

- Responsible for completion of orders within deadline
- Control flow of goods from manufacturer to warehouse or governmental sectors (MOH Kuwait)


- Establishing contact with inventory controller to ensure replenishment if needed

- Establish relationships with 3pl providers to get best service levels with optimum costs

- Plan, analyze, monitor for the smooth operations in the supply chain in regards to logistics

- Monitor ERP to determine flow of goods vs challenges

- Assign and negotiate rates with respective forwarders for long term business relationship

- Continuous cost optimization

Customer service and Operations at United Parcel Service
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • June 2016 to September 2017

- Ensuring smooth flow of imports after customs clearance until end customer

- Coordination with brokerage dealing with customs regarding clearance issues for small shipments for individual customers and big shipments for companies

- Keeping track of high value shipments and maintaining coordination with the customer regarding customs clearance procedures

- Supporting operations in identifying and ensuring the right package reaches the right customer at the right time

- Supporting brokerage regarding shipments and clearance

- Maintaining reports to ensure accuracy of imports and exports

- Creating export labels and negotiation with key customers to maintain business

- Key point of contact for valuable customers in Kuwait and international basis

- Advising customers on imports and exports to and from different countries

- Maintaining business relationship with customer and converting potential leads to new customers

Education

Master's degree, Logistics and Operations Management
  • at Cardiff University
  • December 2015

Masters degree which was accomplished in person attendance which comprised of a thesis submitted in the end along with the below subjects and topics - Operations Management - Lean Management - TQM - Inventory Management - Bill of Materials and related concepts - Materials resources Planning - Logistics Management - Reverse Logistics - Technological innovation

Bachelor's degree, Business Management
  • at University Of Victoria
  • June 2014

A vocational course attended in Kuwait with Australian College of Kuwait which is affiliated to Victorian University, Melbourne Australia. Comprised of all subjects which fall under the window of Business Management including - Operations Management - Marketing - Human Resource Management - Finance

Specialties & Skills

Leadership
Presentation Skills
Communications
Public Speaking
Report Writing
COST CONTROL
CUSTOMER SERVICE
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
LANGUAGES
LOGISTICS
NEGOTIATION
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
OPTIMIZATION
PROCUREMENT

Languages

Arabic
Beginner
English
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certified Logistic Manager (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2021
Valid Until:
July 2025

Hobbies

  • Toastmasters
    - Active Toastmasters member since 2011. Was part of the Executive committee until 2014 and played a vital role for the Logistics for key events held all over Kuwait. Humorous contest 2nd place winner during annual club contests held in Feb 2014.