Assistant Manager Supply Chain, R&D Executive, Independent Consultant, self-motivated, voracious learner, a result oriented team player.
Extensive knowledge of Nutraceutical supply chain operations, including raw materials & packaging materials procurement, inventory management, logistics, compliance and supplier sourcing.
Proficient in vendor management, demand forecasting, and cost reduction strategies.
Skilled in data analysis, process optimization. Strong communicator and team leader with a commitment to achieving operational excellence.
I possess a strong background in chemicals research and development. My hands-on experience with a wide range of analytical instruments, including UV spectrophotometer & Flame photometer and driving innovation in chemicals research and development showcases my technical proficiency.
Procurement: Managed the planning of all raw materials/packaging materials procurement i.e. floated inquiries for quotations, prepared comparative statements, negotiated terms, executed purchase orders.
Purchase Orders: Created and processed Purchase Orders for raw materials/packaging materials, monitored and followed up POs, oversaw deliveries.
Demand forecasting: Managed inventory levels, created forecast demands to prevent any shortfall and get prepared for upcoming raw material/packaging materials requirements by analyzing previous data, performed analysis to assist in decision making.
Supplier Sourcing: Sourced new domestic and international suppliers of raw materials, established relationship with existing suppliers.
Record Keeping: Maintained and reviewed computerized/manual records of purchase Orders, invoices and other related records.
Inventory control: Managed and maintained Raw materials/Packing materials inventory levels for more than 50 products.
Report writing: Composed technical reports, projects status reports, visit reports, minutes of meeting, and all international office correspondence for Project Manager.
Inventory management: Managed chemical/Instrument/Raw materials/Packing materials/Office inventory; using SAP (Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing), labeling, storage, kept detailed daily logbooks.
Supplier Sourcing: Searched technology/equipment suppliers and compiled sourcing reports for project team in different research & development projects.
Office administration: Recorded nformation and maintained current documentation, composed office correspondence and reports, prioritized and completed assigned projects by required deadlines.
Record Keeping: Recorded accurate data to compare with previous and future research, and graphed the data to identify significant variations. Calculated, analyzed data and prepared reports.
Data Entry: Maintained logs of daily activities & stored completed documents in appropriate locations; prepared and compiled analysis/comparison reports of research work.
Education startup funded by Stanford University that teaches professional skills to students and corporations.
– Communication: Completed a competitive written application and interview process to be selected from over 2800 applicants for intensive 3-month Fellowship funded by Stanford University
– Skills development: Invested 150 hours in order to develop business skills (e.g., communication, leadership, problem solving, teamwork, etc.) that will help me make a deeper impact on the job