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Rana Ravi, GM – Purchase & Logistics

Rana Ravi

GM – Purchase & Logistics·Abuja Steel Mills Ltd

India

Master's degree, Marketing

Work experience

Total years of experience: 26 years, 5 months

GM – Purchase & Logistics

September 2005 - Present

Abuja Steel Mills Ltd

Abuja, Nigeria

September 2005 - Present

• Reporting directly to the Managing Director under supervision of Chief Logistics Officer.
• Territorial in charge of ferrous & nonferrous Scraps procurement & logistics for Northern & Central Nigeria.
(KOGI, ABUJA, NIGER, KADUNA, KANO)
• Special deputations to Eastern Nigeria upon requirements.
• Procurement of scrap on authoritative level for determining purchase price, scrap quality and scrap quantity.
• Profit Centre Head for Various Scrap Collection Centers with an independent accountability and responsibility for a
smooth and profitable operation.
• Organize logistics at all level from procurement, financing, loading, transportations, and delivery to the factories.
• Liaising with local government authorities and community stakeholders for operational coordination and support.
• Directed logistics & fleet operations across Nigeria for 200+ trucks and multiple branches.
• Oversaw monthly transportation of 3000-4000 tons of scrap, spares, raw materials, coal, diesel, and black oil.
• Managed heavy equipment fleets (from 2010-2014), including spare planning, equipment allocation, and lifecycle cost
optimization.
• Held P&L responsibility for multiple logistics centers; optimized operations to maintain 20%+ profit margins.
• Implemented fleet maintenance programs reducing vehicle downtime by 30% and extending asset life.
• Negotiated contracts with third-party vendors for vehicle leasing, maintenance, and fuel supplies.
• Built and led a multi-location logistics team, trained drivers and dispatchers, and enforced KPI-driven performance.
• Ensured compliance with Nigerian transport laws, licensing, insurance, and fleet safety standards.
• Conducted regular audits and risk assessments to minimize liability and improve efficiency.
• Developed contingency plans for disruptions, ensuring seamless operations and delivery timelines.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Sales Manager

May 2004 - May 2005

Saponaria Industries Ltd

Lagos, Nigeria

May 2004 - May 2005

• Reporting directly to the Managing Director.
• In charge - Eastern Nigeria.
• Led end-to-end sales operations, including pricing strategy, product positioning, and customer acquisition.
• Responsible for identifying and targeting new business opportunities to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
• Market development vis-à-vis product development as per consumers liking.
• Led pricing, sales planning, and customer acquisition for household detergent products.
• Established long-term distribution contracts, ensuring consistent revenue streams.
• Spearheaded strategic marketing efforts and territory development.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Sales

Marketing Manager

April 2001 - March 2004

International Fractionation & Margarine Products Ltd

Lagos, Nigeria

April 2001 - March 2004

• Reporting to General Manager
• In charge - Northern Nigeria (ABUJA TO MAIDUGURI). Managed marketing operations for a major FMCG product line
across Northern Nigeria.
• Sales & Marketing Management for Northern Territory with special emphasis on credit control.
• Creating product awareness and Market development.
• Strategic planning & management.
• Responsible for achieving targets and territorial turnover.
• Achieved revenue and volume targets through distribution expansion and credit control.

Company industry:
Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacture
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Operations Coordinator

April 2000 - February 2001

Okada Group of Companies

Benin

April 2000 - February 2001

• In charge of O & G Bakery operations
• In charge of Crown Oil - Gas Bottling Plant
• Oversaw operations of the bakery and gas bottling plant.
• Coordinated logistics and daily plant operations.

Company industry:
Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacture
Job role:
Administration

Marketing Executive

July 1998 - February 1999

Weightech Equipments Ltd

New Delhi, India

July 1998 - February 1999

• Promoted Sansui electronic weighbridges in North India.
• Executed sales strategies and closed B2B deals.

Company industry:
Industrial Engineering & Automation
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Education

Gaya College, Magadh University

January 1997

January 1997

Master's degree, Marketing

India

A.M College, Gaya, Magadh University

January 1993

January 1993

Bachelor's degree, Chemistry

India

Skills

Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
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Administration
Expert
Administration
Expert
Purchasing
Expert
Purchasing
Expert
BUSINESS NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS NEGOTIATION
Intermediate
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Intermediate
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Intermediate
COMPLIANCE REPORTING
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FLEET MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FLEET MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROFIT AND LOSS P&L MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROFIT AND LOSS P&L MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
SAP
Intermediate
SAP
Intermediate
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Project Management
Intermediate
Project Management
Intermediate
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Business Development
Expert
Marketing
Expert
Marketing
Expert
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Microsoft Office
Intermediate

Languages

Hindi
Native Speaker
English
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