Bhavik Patel
Burnaby,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management, operations, warehousing and inventory control. Considered valuable asset to any team. Bringing 8-year track record of success in manufacturing industry. Functions under minimal supervision but also excels in team environments to attain organization goals and fulfill customer requests.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Buyer
Fluxwerx illuminations
03.2022 - Current
- Plan and bring in inventory as required to meet customers deadline and to reduce overall lead time, Identify and implement cost saving opportunities by collaborating with ME and the vendor to meet organizations goals, Work closely with the vendors by maintaining a strong relation to negotiate pricing and terms when needed, Review reports in excel and power BI and evaluate vendor performance and provide proper feedback. Analyze and utilize data to make data driven decision and plan for demand in a lean environment.
Jr. Manager- Inventory & QA
Fluxwerx Illuminations
10.2020 - 03.2022
- In addition to managing Warehouse, was looking after the Quality Assurance, Manage NCRs, RMA’s and follow up with Vendors and CS, Troubleshooting and coming up with a contingency plan for rejected material, Training and supporting production and making sure products meet our quality standards
Warehouse Supervisor
Fluxwerx Illuminations
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Plan, direct, oversee and participate in the warehouse operations and activities: shipping/receiving, storing, picking, inventory locations move; ensure stock and warehouse facility is maintained in a safe, clean, Operate a variety of warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.), Encourage team productivity while leading an example to achieve the company’s performance goals, Sort, count, identify, verify, and track materials to maintain accurate warehouse inventory records, Inventory control/management- Perform Cycle counting to maintain inventory accuracy, Managing and training a team of 9 employees and new hires, Train employees on Forklift and certify
Quality Control Technician
Fluxwerx Illuminations
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Preparing NCR’s, working on rejects, Diagnosing and improving the issues by getting to the root cause, Incoming and outgoing inspection, Training and helps assemblers on new products or overcoming issues
Electronic Assembler and tester
Fluxwerx Illuminations
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Electronic assembly of drivers, Encrypting wiring diagrams and assembling LED lights on jigs, Testing the circuits using Hi-pot tester
Customer Service and Sales Representative
Express News & Smokes
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Customer service, Inventory Management, Sales
Education
Masters of Administrative Science (MAS) - Global Technology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Vancouver, BC07.2015
Bachelors of Engineering (E&TC) - Electronics And Telecommunications
Disha Institute of Management And Technology
Raipur, India05.2013
Diploma ( E&TC) - Diploma in Electronics And Telecommunications
Dr. D. Y. Patil Polytechnic
Pune, India05.2009
Skills
- Cost Control
- Inventory Oversight
- Resourcefulness
- Purchase Order Management
- Continuous Process Improvements
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Control Analysis
- Purchasing Strategies
- Inventory Management
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
Accomplishments
Warehouse
- Achieved inventory accuracy of 95 % by instating cycle counting process.
- Arrange, organize and design warehouse layout plan to achieve maximum efficiency and utilization.
- Plan for warehouse expansion and organization using gravity fed rollers in POU.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Full Professional
Certification
- Certified in Planning and Inventory Management -CPIM- Sept 2023
- Authorized Forklift Trainer Certification- July 2020
- Management Skills/Applications - BCIT - Sept 2019
- RackSafe - Certificate of Storage rack inspection and safety.
Timeline
Buyer
Fluxwerx illuminations
03.2022 - Current
Jr. Manager- Inventory & QA
Fluxwerx Illuminations
10.2020 - 03.2022
Warehouse Supervisor
Fluxwerx Illuminations
05.2018 - 10.2020
Quality Control Technician
Fluxwerx Illuminations
08.2016 - 05.2018
Electronic Assembler and tester
Fluxwerx Illuminations
09.2015 - 08.2016
Customer Service and Sales Representative
Express News & Smokes
02.2015 - 09.2015
Masters of Administrative Science (MAS) - Global Technology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelors of Engineering (E&TC) - Electronics And Telecommunications
Disha Institute of Management And Technology
Diploma ( E&TC) - Diploma in Electronics And Telecommunications
Dr. D. Y. Patil Polytechnic
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