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SUNIL KUMAR, Supply Chain & Procurement Operations Manager

SUNIL KUMAR

Supply Chain & Procurement Operations Manager·UAE Enterprises Group

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Supply Chain Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 21 years, 11 months

Supply Chain & Procurement Operations Manager

December 2022 - Present

UAE Enterprises Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2022 - Present

• Directed end-to-end Supply Chain operations including Procurement, Strategic
Sourcing, Purchasing, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Logistics,
Transportation, Distribution, and Import/Export activities across UAE operations.
• procurement and supply chain strategies to optimize
purchasing efficiency, reduce operational costs, improve supplier performance, and uninterrupted supply of raw materials, machinery, spare parts, packaging
materials, construction materials, and indirect purchases.
• Led supplier sourcing, vendor prequalification, RFQ/RFP processes, contract
negotiation, commercial agreements, supplier relationship management, and
procurement compliance to achieve cost savings, quality standards, and
operational efficiency.
• Managed inventory control, demand forecasting, material planning, stock
replenishment, shipment coordination, freight management, customs clearance,
and logistics operations while ensuring compliance with UAE import/export
regulations and international trade requirements.
• Coordinated with production, warehouse, finance, sales, and logistics departments
to ensure timely procurement, smooth operational workflow, inventory optimization,
and on-time delivery performance across business operations.
• Conducted procurement spend analysis, budgeting, cost control initiatives, KPI
monitoring, supplier performance evaluation, ERP system management,
operational reporting, and risk mitigation to support strategic planning and business
continuity.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Purchase & Logistics Operations Manager

January 2018 - November 2022

Hussain Group (Fashion Retail & Wholesale)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2018 - November 2022

Managed complex multi-sector operations (Fashion, Furniture, Wholesale, Retail) at
Hussain Group by centralizing end-to-end supply chain into a HUB warehouse model.
Handled procurement at Head Office, centralized inventory control, and redistribution to
feeder warehouses based on store demand. Gained expertise in multi-tier consumer
environments, fast-moving inventory management, high-volume retail warehousing,
and dynamic international logistics operations.
• Managed procurement and logistics operations including sourcing, vendor
management, purchasing, import/export coordination, customs clearance, and
shipment planning across local and international markets.
• Controlled supply chain costs, ensured timely material availability and delivery,
negotiated supplier contracts, and maintained compliance with procurement
policies and UAE logistics regulations.
• Coordinated import/export activities and supplier logistics operations.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Management

Supply Chain & Logistics Operations Manager

September 2016 - December 2017

Lions Rock Trading (officerock.com)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2016 - December 2017

Deliberately entered the high-growth e-commerce sector to master the digital
mechanics of hyper-agile last-mile delivery networks, centralized fulfillment centers,
and reverse-logistics frameworks.
• Architected the entire e-commerce logistics layout and fulfillment center workflow,
tracking and planning continuous digital operations from stock import to doorstep
delivery.
• Established rigid department standard operating procedures (SOPs) and analytical
KPI management metrics to support 100% customer delivery expectations.
• Directed multi-channel customer service and digital dispatch loops to build an agile
customer-first order journey.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Head of Purchase & Inbound Logistics

November 2014 - August 2016

Gypsemna (Jamal Al Ghurair Group)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

November 2014 - August 2016

Built foundational heavy-industry expertise by running global raw industrial material
procurement, complex import logistics routing, and massive heavy manufacturing
material forecasting.
• Commanded strategic factory procurement operations, validating continuous global
import raw materials lines and executing high-value Letters of Credit (L/C).
• Ran proactive demand planning and inventory forecasting models to synchronize
inbound manufacturing raw flows with continuous plant production shifts.
• Managed rigorous export-import (EXIM) regulatory compliance loops, optimizing
maritime tariff filings and ocean vessel scheduling pipelines to protect gross
product contribution margins.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Assistant Manager – PURCHASE & LOGISTICS

March 2008 - October 2014

Knauf

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

March 2008 - October 2014

Supported manufacturing supply chain operations in a transition from trading to large
scale industrial production, managing procurement, warehouse logistics, and
import/export coordination. Handled end-to-end inbound logistics planning, inventory
control, and dispatch operations while ensuring alignment with production
requirements. Played a key role in SAP implementation, improving process
standardization, operational visibility, and warehouse efficiency across manufacturing
facilities.
• Supported manufacturing supply chain operations, warehouse management, and
logistics planning.
• Played key role in SAP implementation and transition from trading to manufacturing
operations.
• Improved warehouse utilization and dispatch coordination processes.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Import & Export Executive

July 2004 - March 2008

CP World Shipping and Freight Forwarding

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

July 2004 - March 2008

Managed end-to-end import/export operations including shipment coordination, freight
forwarding, customs documentation, and customer service support. Handled air/sea
freight execution, delivery order processing, billing coordination, and compliance with
international shipping regulations. Coordinated with carriers, suppliers, and clients to
ensure timely shipment movement and accurate logistics documentation.

Company industry:
Shipping
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

Education

Griggs University

January 2010

January 2010

Master's degree, Supply Chain Management

United States

International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Institute

June 2008

June 2008

Diploma, CISCP-Certification International Supply Chain Professional

United States

MUMBAI UNIVERSITY

March 2002

March 2002

Bachelor's degree, Business And Commerce

India

Skills

Warehousing Operations
Expert
Warehousing Operations
Expert
Warehousing
Expert
Warehousing
Expert
Export
Expert
Export
Expert
Inventory Control
Expert
Inventory Control
Expert
Import
Expert
Import
Expert
COMPUTER LITERATE, TYPING 60 WPM
Intermediate
COMPUTER LITERATE, TYPING 60 WPM
Intermediate
SAP
Intermediate
SAP
Intermediate
Warehousing Operations
Expert
Warehousing Operations
Expert
Warehousing
Expert
Warehousing
Expert
Export
Expert
Export
Expert
Inventory Control
Expert
Inventory Control
Expert
Import
Expert
Import
Expert
DEMAND PLANNING
Intermediate
DEMAND PLANNING
Intermediate
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS KPIS
Intermediate
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS KPIS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
SAP APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
SAP APPLICATIONS
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
Intermediate
SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
VENDOR MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
Intermediate
WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Expert

Malayalam

Intermediate

Gujarati

Intermediate

Marathi

Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
QMS Internal Auditor (ISO
CISCM (Certified International Supply Chain Manager)
CISCP (Certified International Supply Chain Professional)
UAE Light Duty
QMS Internal Auditor (ISO
CISCM (Certified International Supply Chain Manager)
CISCP (Certified International Supply Chain Professional)
UAE Light Duty

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Hobbies and interests

Painting and Volleyball