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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Trade Shows & Exhibition
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Chirag Makwana

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Territory Manager (Logistics & Purchase)

SLTL
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Used SAP to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.

Export Logistic Executive

Matangi Industries LLP
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Selected transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
  • Reduced transit time, minimized handling and maximized cost savings through freight cost-analysis and negotiation.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Used SAP to coordinate and monitor outgoing and inbound deliveries.
  • Prepared various import, export and supplier forms for customs submittal.
  • Processed company's import permit and export license processes.
  • Compiled purchase orders to post international shipments in company logs.
  • Coordinated with shipping and transport companies on behalf of clients.

Junior Buyer

Vimal Crop Care Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Prepared detailed reports to highlight inventory levels, purchase orders and discrepancies.
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Designed and implemented process improvements to streamline purchasing process.

Sourcing and Procurement Executive

Sayaji Industries Ltd
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing.
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations.
  • Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.

Education

Supply Chain Management

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON
08.2023

International Business Management

Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology
Thunder Bay, ON
12.2022

Master of Science - Climate Change

Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, India
04.2015

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Gujarat University
Ahmedabad
11.2012

Skills

  • Logistics Coordination
  • Supplier Relations
  • Purchasing Management
  • International Business
  • Purchase Order Monitoring
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • Account Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Supply Chain & Logistics

Certification

Lean Six Sigma: Yellow Belt

Trade Shows & Exhibition

SteelFab Exhibition, Dubai, 2022


  • Represented SLTL at the SteelFab Exhibition in Dubai.
  • Engaged in strategic discussions with leading industry vendors, fostering potential business relationships and partnerships.

Timeline

Territory Manager (Logistics & Purchase)

SLTL
07.2021 - 04.2022

Export Logistic Executive

Matangi Industries LLP
06.2020 - 05.2021

Junior Buyer

Vimal Crop Care Pvt Ltd
08.2019 - 03.2020

Sourcing and Procurement Executive

Sayaji Industries Ltd
06.2017 - 07.2019

Supply Chain Management

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology

International Business Management

Confederation College of Applied Arts And Technology

Master of Science - Climate Change

Gujarat University

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Gujarat University

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