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Gaurav Sikka

Vancouver,BC

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Procurement & Demand Planning

Imperial Distributors Canada-Pattison Food Group
11.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced demand forecasting accuracy by implementing advanced statistical models and data analysis techniques.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes for reduced stockouts and improved product availability.
  • Provided supply chain guidance to team of 10 employees.
  • Reduced carrying inventory by $3,000,000 while keeping sales consistent.
  • Leveraged vendor relationship by moving ageing goods worth $400,000 in first 6 months of service
  • Streamlined process by introducing SharePoint and Power BI.
  • Oversaw implementation and suggested improvements related to ERP supply chain modules.

Supply Chain & Sales Operations Manager

Embark Health Inc.
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Handled production, manufacturing, purchasing, procurement, warehouse management, logistics management, import and exporting and other supply chain functions to facilitate business operations.
  • Devised and implemented short-term and long-term plans, optimizing supply chain management and improving value relating to annual expenditures.
  • Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
  • Built exceptional rapport with suppliers and transportation companies to create seamless operations.
  • Led implementation of effective supply chain planning systems while improving sales and operations planning processes for distribution network.

Senior Logistics Specialist

BZAM Management Inc.
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders
  • Formed strategic partnerships, established metrics and participated in complex negotiations.
  • Discovered most reliable and cost-effective shipping methods by analyzing previous shipment data.
  • Oversaw supply chain and supported transfer projects, batch release testing, change management .
  • Negotiated contracts, policies and deadlines with suppliers and vendors.
  • Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs.

Logistics Specialist

BZAM Management Inc.
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Negotiated with different freight companies and received annual contracts resulting in cost savings
  • Led shipping and delivery quality control.
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to increase efficiencies and reduce expense without compromising customer service levels.
  • Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
  • Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients.
  • Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.

Logistics Coordinator

ContainerWorld Forwarding Service Inc
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
  • Produced, reviewed and submitted documentation to CBSA to facilitate smooth cargo movements.
  • Generated all documentation and information required for customer shipments.
  • Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates to minimize costs to company.
  • Supervised on developing consolidation and booking shipments while maximizing revenue and ensuring maximum capacity
  • Coordinated deliveries and processed RTV's to/from provincial liquor boards.
  • Organized importation of alcohol items via air and ocean.

Senior Logistics Coordinator

Econship Marine Pvt.Ltd.
11.2015 - 08.2016
  • Assessed and targeted customer needs to forge and cultivate productive relationships and maintain top satisfaction levels.
  • Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
  • Handled day-to-day running of logistics team, ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
  • Planned exports/trans-shipments/empty container re-positioning from various ports.
  • Directed inter-modal domestic and overseas import and export operations to meet aggressive deadlines.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Global Logistics- Supply Chain Management

Seneca College
Toronto, ON
06.2017

Master's of Commerce - Business Management

University Of Mumbai
Mumbai,IN
04.2016

Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting

University Of Mumbai
Mumbai,IN
04.2014

Certificate - Supply Chain Management

Manipal University
Mumbai, IN
2016

Skills

  • Supply chain distribution
  • Negotiating
  • Driving continuous improvement
  • Relationship building
  • ERP and supply chain software
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Budgeting
  • Procurement
  • Responsible

Certification

  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • IMO Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Timeline

Senior Procurement & Demand Planning

Imperial Distributors Canada-Pattison Food Group
11.2022 - Current

Supply Chain & Sales Operations Manager

Embark Health Inc.
01.2022 - 10.2022

Senior Logistics Specialist

BZAM Management Inc.
05.2021 - 01.2022

Logistics Specialist

BZAM Management Inc.
08.2019 - 04.2021

Logistics Coordinator

ContainerWorld Forwarding Service Inc
05.2017 - 08.2019

Senior Logistics Coordinator

Econship Marine Pvt.Ltd.
11.2015 - 08.2016

Graduate Certificate - Global Logistics- Supply Chain Management

Seneca College

Master's of Commerce - Business Management

University Of Mumbai

Bachelor's of Commerce - Accounting

University Of Mumbai

Certificate - Supply Chain Management

Manipal University

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