Pummy Sherawat
Cambridge,ON
Summary
Seasoned procurement professional with a proven track record at Core-mark International Inc., adept in leveraging ERP systems and SAP for optimal inventory management. Excelled in negotiating with key vendors and enhancing supplier relationships, achieving significant cost savings. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and team collaboration skills, ensuring project success and operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Jr Buyer
Core-mark International Inc.
Milton, ON
01.2023 - Current
- Analyzed sales data and market trends to forecast purchasing needs and optimize inventory. Run and review the reports, such as late orders, overstock, late deliveries, fill rate reports, new items, etc. , to ensure forecasting accuracy.
- Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms. Conducted a bi-weekly/monthly meeting with the vendors to discuss the inventory, sales, upcoming price changes, and promotions. Also, any changes related to the regulations, standards, and strategizing the plan to adapt.
- Maintained constant communication with the suppliers and responded to their queries quickly in order to maintain supplier relationships, improve lead time, cost, and quality.
- Attended biweekly team meeting to discuss the changes in trends and performance, such as DCOS, fill rate, aged inventory, overstock, and implementing strategies for constant improvement.
- Participated in biweekly team meetings to analyze trends and performance metrics such as DCOS, fill rate, aged inventory, and overstock, implementing strategies for continuous improvement.
- Handles items of the company's big vendors, such as Dart, Bunzl, PepsiCo, and Beatrice, etc. Worked closely on commodities such as food service packaging items, beverages, labels, fresh produce, frozen products, etc. Managed optimal inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize overstock.
- Monitored aged inventory on a weekly basis and executed plans to shift inventory 60-90 days past due.
- Maintained a constant liaison with company departments and the vendors to resolve any discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts of goods or services.
- Organize inventory according to commodities for all Canadian divisions and diversified product selections.
- Coordinated activities between departments such as sales, engineering, finance and logistics.
- Managed purchase orders with the help of multiple ERP systems such as R6, DCMS, and SAP, considering previous sales data, ongoing promotions, and anticipated sales trends.
- Making sure all the prices placed on the PO are correct; in case of any discrepancy, communicate with the vendor to confirm the correct price, and update the price in the SAP to maintain a smooth payment flow to the suppliers.
- Collaborated with quality assurance teams to ensure products met company and industry standards.
- Created reports on supplier performance metrics such as quality, delivery times and cost savings initiatives. Managed the procurement process from requisition to receipt, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data. Responsible for updating the cost for new items in the system, and updating the price within 24 hours of communication from the vendor.
- Reviewed suppliers' terms on a regular basis, such as payment terms and incoterms, to ensure accuracy while placing the purchase order.
- Provided constant support to the team when a team member is away or on vacation by conducting their buying in their absence.
- Coordinated with legal department to ensure contracts met all regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Processed RFQs, returns, and managed pickups for expired, damaged, and outdated products.
Purchasing Assistant
Core-mark International Inc.
Milton, Ontario
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed new item and vendor setup processes, ensuring accurate and timely system integration.
- Coordinated with the legal team and vendors to explain procedures and legal guidelines, ensuring accurate vendor setup.
- Supported the buying team by performing administrative tasks, including circulating the purchasing policy and updating frequent price changes from vendors to maintain purchase order accuracy.
- Coordinated with the marketing team to update product changes such as price, description, specification, or substitution requests from vendors or buyers to avoid delays and system errors.
- Managed weekly creation and posting of credit dues for delivery and appointment discrepancies in Excel and SAP, facilitating seamless payment processes.
- Performed month-end reporting by running and reviewing sales and promotional reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Tallied promotional prices and quantities, and collaborated with the finance department to resolve discrepancies.
- Developed and implemented SOPs for new item and vendor setups, enhancing process accuracy and reducing errors.
Rebar Shipping Co-Ordinator
Salit Steel
Vaughan , ON
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Updated and maintained accurate records of shipping activities in company database.
- Developed and maintained relationships with shipping vendors and partners.
- Utilized shipping software to schedule pickups and track shipment statuses.
- Collaborated with warehouse staff to ensure proper packaging and labeling of shipments.
- Ensured compliance with federal and international shipping regulations and safety standards.
- Coordinated deliveries based on customer requirements while optimizing cost savings opportunities.
- Provided support for internal audits related to shipping operations.
- Maintained daily communication with the accounting department to ensure timely processing of documents.
- Managed shipping documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Received and transferred stock, ensuring accurate heat number tracking and maintaining inventory database in Sage500.
- Liaised with multiple departments, including finance, trucking, engineering, and service, to maintain effective communication.
- Managed manual order entry and provided timely updates to customers regarding their order status via email and telephone. Closely worked on Sage, Excel, Microsoft Word.
Administrative Associate
Rich Tree Market Restaurant
Toronto, Ontario
06.2016 - 03.2020
- Managed clerical duties including mail handling, document filing, and scanning, ensuring timely responses and organized records.
- Performed regular inventory counts, maintained accurate database records, and communicated findings to upper management through Ravel software.
- Maintained promotions, plans, and allowances in mainframe systems, providing detailed analysis and recommendations on relevant products.
- Monitored and managed inventory to guarantee adequate supply and fulfill customer requirements.
- Contacted suppliers to resolve issues with missed deliveries and short shipments.
- Processed RFQs and POs in Microsoft Excel, ensuring accurate and timely order placements.
- Answered customer inquiries via email or telephone in a timely manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Maintained accurate supplier records and addressed billing issues with accounting team.
Team Lead-Personal Response Associate
Philips Lifeline
Toronto, Ontario
07.2014 - 03.2016
- Responded proactively to customer calls in a fast-paced environment, assessing requests and dispatching assistance promptly.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity and service level.
- Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all team activities.
- Supported the manager in developing plans for future projects, initiatives and objectives.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints or queries promptly and efficiently.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - International Business Management
Centennial College
Scarborough, ON06-2014
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
India06-2008
Skills
- Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Microsoft office and outlook proficiency
- Procurement and purchasing
- Business process improvement
- Data visualization
- Negotiation
- Time management
- Data analysis
- Decision-making
- Pivot tables
- Team collaboration
- Agile methodologies
- Quality assurance
- Problem-solving
- Forecasting and planning
- SAP
- Reporting and documentation
- Reviewing compliance
- ERP system experience
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Certification
- Business Analysis
Affiliations
- Acute interest in art and crafts
- Love traveling, camping, and hiking
- Interest in learning new things
Timeline
Jr Buyer
Core-mark International Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Purchasing Assistant
Core-mark International Inc.
01.2022 - 01.2023
Rebar Shipping Co-Ordinator
Salit Steel
08.2020 - 03.2021
Administrative Associate
Rich Tree Market Restaurant
06.2016 - 03.2020
Team Lead-Personal Response Associate
Philips Lifeline
07.2014 - 03.2016
Post-Graduate Certificate - International Business Management
Centennial College
BBA - Business Administration And Management
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
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