Suja Paul

Obtain usage forecast and promotion plans from the marketing and operations mangers of various Brands.
Plans and maintains optimum stock levels and ensures no item is overstocked or under stocked.
Monitors stock status reports to check the movement of goods.
Preparing the forecast for whole year based on the sales forecast and marketing plan for the chain.
Supporting Marketing department for new product development by sourcing new products.
Review the market and source the products from different sources to get competitive prices.
Evaluate the offer, negotiate the price and finalize a contract to supply the items for a fixed period.
Correspondences related to purchasing with Local and Foreign vendors.
Check the shipping documents such as Bill of Lading / Airway Bill, Packing list, Invoice, Certificate of Origin and Halal Certificate and arrange the clearance.
Arrange Custom Clearance and follow-up the delivery of the material to warehouse.
Evaluate & Negotiates price and payment term with the suppliers.
Negotiates freight rates with shipping companies.
Ensures all products supplied by the suppliers are quality products as per franchisors specification.
Develops new suppliers for various products and also develops supplier database.
Monitors market price for various raw materials and in various currencies and ensure best prices negotiated.
Monitors budget price and ensures the stock prices are within or lower than the budget.
Supports restaurant operation in launch of new products & opening of new restaurants on time.
Preparing weekly and monthly status report showing the stock movement, shelf life etc..and report Marketing and Operations.
Monitors the arrival date of goods to ensure all the goods are arriving on time and to take corrective action in case of variations in the orders.
Handles product complaints with Suppliers, Shipping Companies and Insurance Companies to arrange necessary claim.
Check the expiry dates of the goods.
Calculates and advises Finance department about the Foreign Exchange requirements to enable them to arrange forward exchange contracts to cover exchange risks.
To follow up on near expired items and coordinate with the respective departments to ensure sale and / or consumption of those items before expiry.
Advises warehouse expected arrival dates of the orders to arrange space.

The main responsibility is to obtain goods as per specific requirements at the lowest possible cost andwith the highest possible quality.
In conjunction with the Purchasing/Inv.Control Manager, obtain minimum of THREE quotations for all high value items purchased / or services where the specification allows.
Process effect placement and follow up Purchase Requisitions / Purchase Orders. Co-ordinate with concerned department as and when required.
Process L/C’s in time as per shipment requirement.
Obtaining firm shipping details of purchase and co-ordinate with shipping companies agents for Clearance in time.
Communicate constantly with concerned departments (Stores, Finance, Sales, Maintenance dept. etc.)/ Suppliers to receive the materials on time.
Process application for Customs duty exemption on the same day of receipt of Original documents.
Knows to prepare B9 forms.
Control demurrage charges of total shipments by coordinating clearance and delivery of all incoming shipments.
Verify Raw material stock on a weekly basis and ensure continues supply of materials.
Assist Ordering committee meeting as and when required.