Supply Chain Manager

Kevork H. Hagopian

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Purchasing manager with over 6 years experience as a procurement specialist

serving in international markets. Posses Bachelor's degree in Business

Marketing and a Master's in Business Administration.

WORK EXPERIENCE

PLASTCO LTD. (Plastic Industries)

Procurement Manager

Middle East and Gulf 08/2008

- 06/2012

Review, forecast, and develop purchase orders for overseas suppliers and

develop inter-company transfers.

Order Entry (Data-Entry) Transfer of purchase quantities from reports to

computer system.

Supervised and analyzed account activity and reports at various account

levels, resulting in fewer billing and payment errors and shortened

delinquent cycle.

Developed comprehensive account plan for key accounts that included account

set up and on-going customer support and custom solutions resulting in the

discovery of major up-sell opportunities.

Building relationships with new client by discussing potential plans that

can be win-win for both parities, significantly retaining the existing ones

(CRM).

Provide monthly analysis and reporting to management on inventory goals and

results.

Sourced products and raw materials at quality and cost standards consistent

with the organizations business objective.

Maintained accurate reference documentation for internal management and

cost saving strategies.

Attended trade shows, exhibitions and events globally, working closely with

sourcing team to find new vendors & conclude sourcing on new products.

(Europe, Asia, Far East)

Identify and resolve issues with purchasing and inventory errors.

Leveraged company's procurement activities through understanding of

materials, markets, global negotiations, and forming strategic alignments

that led to an effective supply chain.

Al Watania Inc., (Polymer Resins)

Purchasing Manager/ Global Sourcing

Middle East and Gulf 07/2006 - 08/2008

Worked directly with internal departments and external organizations to

reserve the needed materials.

Improved the supply chain process allowing time savings and cost reductions

by 45% in overall process.

Collaborated with supply chain team to negotiate better terms & cost

reductions with supplier.

Possesses knowledge in plastic resins, PE, PP, PVC, PS, additives

(Pigments, Lubricants, Processing Aids, Stearic Aid, Stabilisers)

Initiating cost reduction strategies, possessed knowledge of MPS & MRP.

Utilised programs for runs and vendor scheduling, and development to

facilitate production activities.

Maintained Inventory targets and ensured arrival plans for timely

availability and reporting.

Responsible for all aspects of L/C & T/T, to facilitate payments to global

vendors

EDUCATION

MBA (Masters of Business Administration)

July 2009

University of Phoenix, AZ, USA

Relevant Courses: Foundations of Problem Based Learning, Strategies for

Competitive Advantage, Sustainable Customer Relationships,

Transformational Leadership, Managerial Decision Making, Human Capital

Development, Resource Optimization, Managing Enterprise Risk, Maximizing

Shareholder Wealth, Strategic Implementation and Alignment, Marketing

Seminar in Problem Solving.

Bachelor of Science (Business Administration)

June 2006

Lebanese American University (LAU), Beirut, Lebanon

Major Concentration: Marketing

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Seminars: Participated in an extensive one week Seminar at Pennsylvania

College of Technology, Williamsport, PA 17701 "11th Annual Extrusion

Seminar & Hands-On Workshop"

Analytical/Research Skills - Intermediate accounting skills, and highly

analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing,

improving, and streamlining complex work processes.

Computer Skills - Internet, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Office, Adobe.

Language Skills - Fluent in English, Armenian and Arabic

Leadership/Management Skills - Goal-driven, motivator, who mobilizes and

coaches employees.

Planning/Organizing - Strong organizational skills, along with a high

degree of detail orientation.

Willingness to Learn - Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and hungry learner,

eager to meet challenges and quickly incorporate new concepts.

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