RAJ Patel
Hamilton,Ontario
Summary
Results-oriented professional with experience in retail management, customer service and inventory control. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, maximize customer satisfaction and increase store profits. Adept at problem-solving and developing successful strategies to exceed goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supply Chain Associate
Fastenal Canada
05.2023 - Current
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Established inventory targets, stock level, and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Successfully handled 20-25 deliveries per day
Store Supervisor
Husky Energy
01.2022 - Current
- Managed supply chain by ordering products from suppliers, negotiating prices and requiring on-time delivery
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly
- Educated and trained staff to equip with knowledge about products, customer service and store policies
- Maintained clean, adequately stocked, and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused
- Answered product questions and assisted customers in selection and checkout
SUPPLY CHAIN ASSOCIATE
ALLWIN TRADER INC
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Received, inspected, and stored materials in compliance with policies and procedures
- Managed product categories, created POs, monitored delivery, and dealt with claims
- Maintained supplier relationships, negotiated prices, and sourced new suppliers
- Reviewed product line and controlled inventory to minimize costs
- Negotiated shipping contracts and ensured compliance with packaging requirements
- Conducted research to expand product offerings and improve procurement efficiency
- Utilized forecasting and procurement systems to process and verify data
- Demonstrated attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication skills
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Education
Post graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON04.2023
Post graduate Diploma - Construction Project Management
St. Clair College
Windsor, ON08.2022
M.Tech - Construction Engineering and Management
U.V.Patel College of Engineering
2016
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving skills
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Leadership
Additional Information
- MS OFFICE (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Epicore
- Autocad
- Planswift
Certification
- I have been named to the Mohawk Dean's Honors List for the Fall 2022 Semester.
- Hold a Working at Height certificate that was issued in 2022
AVAILABILITY
- Full Time
REFERENCE
PROF. CAROL FLECK
Coordinator and Professor Supply Chain Management Program
carol.fleck@mohawkcollege.ca
905-575-1212 ext 4041
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Timeline
Supply Chain Associate
Fastenal Canada
05.2023 - Current
Store Supervisor
Husky Energy
01.2022 - Current
SUPPLY CHAIN ASSOCIATE
ALLWIN TRADER INC
06.2018 - 09.2021
Post graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
Mohawk College
Post graduate Diploma - Construction Project Management
St. Clair College
M.Tech - Construction Engineering and Management
U.V.Patel College of Engineering
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