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Sumair Patel - SCMP

Calgary,Canada

Summary

To obtain a position in a supportive environment where I can help the organization grow in value utilizing my experience, capabilities and abilities. Detail-oriented professional with strong background in purchasing, vendor management and inventory control. Proven track record of identifying cost savings opportunities and developing and executing strategies to maximize sales and profits. Considered valuable asset to any team.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Category Buyer

Standens IMT Company
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Sourcing, buying and expediting of production and aftermarket goods and services
  • Analyze and evaluate materials and products and identify suitable vendors and distributors
  • Negotiate directly with suppliers to get best possible pricing.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop MIN/MAX quantities.
  • Coordinate with vendor to maintain knowledge on all products and determine average lead times
  • Work with Sales, Planning and Supplier Quality Assurance on new product requirements
  • Maintain vendor reports, evaluate issues, prepare data reports for Sourcing Manager and manage buying trends
  • Interface with Production and Planning personnel on material status and production planning issues
  • Identify areas of opportunity for cost savings and inventory reduction
  • Improved inventory turnover by implementing strategic demand planning and forecasting techniques.

Senior Buyer

Bakemark
06.2020 - 12.2021
  • Understands and is responsible for complying with company purchasing and operational policies.
  • Reviews product margins, service levels, obsolescence and inventory turn
  • Compares them to established objectives and takes steps to ensure appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results
  • Conducts research and questions vendors about the availability of purchasing terms, discounts and promotional programs
  • Conducts vendor reviews relating to costs, delivery, product quality or performance
  • Dispensed purchase orders to suppliers with accurate pricing, deadlines and terms and conditions.
  • Understands and ensures compliance with all purchasing policies, practices and procedures
  • Manages and maintains the lowest possible inventory while meeting the company’s goal of 99% plus service level
  • Leads the Purchasing Department in the development of programs to purchase resale products.
  • Responsible to manage end to end delivery of the consignment in the most timely and economic manner

Category Planner

Sysco Food Company
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Maintains appropriate inventory levels to meet customer demand while maximizing inventory turns and controlling shrink
  • Supports the Category Analyst by providing product assortment.
  • Provides timely and effective communication with Sales Department.
  • Consideration and evaluation of code dated inventory
  • Establishes and maintains a strong professional relationship with all suppliers.
  • Reviews all applicable reports and screens daily to identify vendor shortages, outstanding purchase orders and code dated product problems
  • Responsible for comprising Food Safety Program, specific for the assigned role.

Merchandising Coordinator

Sysco Food Company
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Merchandising point of contact for sales, national accounts and health care account inquiries (communication router)
  • Process all CMU listings for Edmonton and Calgary
  • Process all Inter OPCO transfer’s order
  • Process Demand status orders and ensure timely execution of related activities.
  • Follow up with vendors for PO confirmations
  • Maintain and process Kruger Dispensers Loan agreements
  • Become a system expert to instantly look up and respond to sales on basic inquiries
  • Monitor the drop ship process by confirming orders are shipped and invoiced in a timely manner
  • Process special orders (non-Stocks)
  • Manage the processes flow for new item stocking request to ensure timely completion and maintain documentation


Lead CSR- Supervisor (PROCUREMENT/INVENTORY)

Circle K
06.2015 - 03.2018
  • Proven experience controlling inventory within a retail setting
  • Ability to increase or maintain a company’s profits through inventory
  • Ability to effectively research, evaluate and analyze product based on a variety of factors such as price and quality
  • Maintaining and tracking purchase orders and inventory levels
  • Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of store merchandise
  • Design and set up advertising sign and display of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales
  • Creating and maintaining employee scheduling
  • Able to lead a team for 12 retail outlets (30 to 40 persons).

Supply Chain Coordinator

Byco Petroleum Ltd Co
06.2010 - 08.2013
  • Participated centralize purchases activity in SAP S3 environment
  • Handled procurement related SAP data i.e., agreements, source list, pricing conditions, quota arrangement, supplier evaluations
  • Provided MM module (SAP) support to all SAP users included Material Creation & Extension, BOMs, Routings and Work Centers
  • Processed RFQ, BOM and RFPs for the Long Lead Equipment’s and Bulk Piping Materials for the following major projects
  • Coordinated with the vendors for technical bid clarifications
  • Arranged bid clarification meetings and teleconferences with the vendors abroad
  • Processed Purchase Orders from the system for the approval of Senior Buyers
  • Coordinated with the expediting and engineering team for the technical documentation review and change orders
  • Executed monthly PO Compliance and Sustain reports
  • Prepared monthly Spend Analysis report
  • Prepared process work instructions for all monthly reporting.

Education

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Iqra University
Karachi, Pakistan
12.2013

B. Com -

University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan
08.2008

Skills

  • SAP (MM)
  • IDS
  • JDA Advanced Warehouse Replenishment (E3)
  • Microsoft D365
  • Category Growth
  • Demand Planning
  • Product Knowledge
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Adaptability
  • Supplier Evaluation
  • Process Improvement
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Category Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Supplier Development
  • Global Sourcing
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Ordering and Purchasing
  • Markdown Rate Recommendations
  • Customer Service
  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Goods Procurement
  • Inventory Control
  • Seasonal Planning

References

Will furnished upon request

Certification

  • SCMP - Supply Chain Canada

Accomplishments

  • Written Thesis on Role of Procurement Issues in Chemical Industry
  • Written Case Report on Nexus Cardiac Product Ltd to import inventory, reduce cost and vertical integration.
  • Written Case Report on Sysco Food Company for the betterment in quality for quality and avoidance of waste.

Training

Using the Phish Alert Button - Report Suspicious Emails using Microsoft 365 10 Ways to Avoid Phishing Scams with Quiz Security Culture Survey (SCS) Basics of Phishing Spot the Phish Game: Foundational 2022 Kevin Mitnick Security Awareness Training

Languages

English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Category Buyer

Standens IMT Company
04.2022 - 09.2023

Senior Buyer

Bakemark
06.2020 - 12.2021

Category Planner

Sysco Food Company
07.2019 - 05.2020

Merchandising Coordinator

Sysco Food Company
03.2018 - 05.2019

Lead CSR- Supervisor (PROCUREMENT/INVENTORY)

Circle K
06.2015 - 03.2018

Supply Chain Coordinator

Byco Petroleum Ltd Co
06.2010 - 08.2013

MBA - Supply Chain Management

Iqra University

B. Com -

University of Karachi

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