Summary
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Work History
Education
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Additional Information
Availibility
Certification
Certification
Volunteering Contribution
REFERENCE
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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. Driven Supply Chain Professional with proven to effectively resolve various types of technical issues. Successful at managing supplier efforts, delivering comprehensive client and employee compliance and acting as point of contact for important suppliers. Adept at overseeing on-site quality and managing specific inspections schedules. Works effectively in cross-functional environments.

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.
  • Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
  • 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.
  • Data entry into ERP and Inventory Tracker systems.
    Loading and unloading parts manually or using equipment.
  • Sorting, verifying, labeling, and repacking parts according to procedures.
  • Scanning and placing parts onto designated project racking.
  • Efficiently kitting parts to fulfill orders and conducting necessary inventory transactions in ERP system.
  • Maintaining organized stockroom for streamlined operations.
  • Performing cycle counts and assisting with periodic physical inventory counts.

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
  • Successfully drove new product lines to increase annual profits by 20%

SUPPLY CHAIN ASSOCIATE

ALLWIN TRADER INC
06.2018 - 09.2021
  • Proficient in receiving, inspecting, and storing materials, adhering to policies and procedures.
  • Managed product categories, created purchase orders, and monitored deliveries while resolving claims.
  • Established and maintained strong supplier relationships, negotiating prices and identifying new suppliers.
  • Reduced costs through product line reviews and effective inventory control measures.
  • Negotiated shipping contracts, ensured packaging compliance, and tracked inbound shipments.
  • Conducted research to expand product offerings and enhance procurement efficiency using forecasting systems.
  • Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication skills, fostering smooth operations through collaboration with stakeholders.

Education

Post graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management

Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON
04.2023

Post graduate Diploma - Construction Project Management

St. Clair College
Windsor, ON
08.2022

M.Tech - Construction Engineering and Management

U.V.Patel College of Engineering
India
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
  • Primavera
  • MS Project


Availibility

Full Time

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

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

Volunteering Contribution

 As a volunteer for Mohawk College, I provided peer-to-peer support to incoming foreign students through the UNIBUDDY platform, sharing my insights and resources to help them through the application process. I also communicated with the international recruitment team and established connections with other international ambassadors. 

REFERENCE

 

PROF. CAROL FLECK 

Coordinator and Professor Supply Chain Management Program 

carol.fleck@mohawkcollege.ca 

905-575-1212 ext 4041

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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