VISHNU MENON
Thunder Bay,ON
Summary
Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Mr. Lube
07.2022 - Current
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Assisted customers with product returns, exchanges and refunds to increase satisfaction and trust.
- Communication with customers professionally and proactively to provide product information and advice.
- Processed payments and provided receipts to establish proof of transaction.
- Utilized customer feedback to improve services and apply best practices.
- Recommended accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
PLANNING & PROCUREMENT ENGINEER
Nasser S. Al Hajri
02.2019 - 11.2021
- Negotiated vendor payment terms and contract conditions to meet aggressive production and cost requirements.
- Created monthly and quarterly budget reports comparing projected costs with actual performance.
- Maintains partnerships with whole supply chain to drive regular performance reviews against quality, cost and delivery.
- Approved requisitions, placed purchase orders and expedited goods and services to meet Just In Time (JIT) inventory controls.
- Evaluated and reviewed procurement documents and participated in facility inspections.
- Established reliable, cost-effective supply sources to support full production of [Type] product lines.
- Proposed logistics solutions for customers.
- Used Ms Office and Primeavera to analyze and improve facility layouts and storage rack systems.
Procurement Assistant
Petron Engineering Construction
04.2015 - 12.2018
- Assisted in evaluating and analyzing offers received from suppliers and service providers.
- Exercised discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
- Procured goods and supplies while adhering to strict industry rules and procedures.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with clients and co-workers.
- Collected and analyzed current market information to procure inputs and supplies from variety of sources.
- Maintained monthly procurement plan to support timely supply and delivery of quality supplies and equipment.
- Monitored payments by closely comparing purchase orders and contracts to delivered services and inputs.
- Assisted with preparation of purchase orders and letters of agreement (LOA).
- Participated in committee meetings, prepared minutes and submitted to leadership for approval.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI
TAMIL NADU,INDIA04.2015
Skills
- Sales Expertise
- Product Promotion
- Money Handling
- Guest Relations
- Cash Register Operation
- Product and Service Sales
- Time Management
- Multitasking Strengths
- Cash Handling Accuracy
- Verbal Communication
- Market Research
- Shipment Processing
- Product Recommendations
- Hospitality and Accommodation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Inventory Tracking
- Listening Skills
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Records Analysis
- Stockroom Upkeep
- Online Systems
- Microsoft Access
SOFTWARE SKILLS
EXPERT IN MICROSOFT OFFICE,AUTOCAD,PRIME AVERA
Timeline
Sales Associate
Mr. Lube
07.2022 - Current
PLANNING & PROCUREMENT ENGINEER
Nasser S. Al Hajri
02.2019 - 11.2021
Procurement Assistant
Petron Engineering Construction
04.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI
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