ADNAN AHMED

+1-587-***-**** ac8kg7@r.postjobfree.com Edmonton

BUYER / PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATOR / EXPEDITOR

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Responsible for supporting Production, Maintenance. Planning and Operation Excellence through the timely availability of goods and services. Oversee the effective, efficient and safety operation of the storeroom. Support and contribute to mill objectives and goals. Monitor min/max of storeroom items to ensure limited overmax. Working vendor invoices on a daily basis to ensuring the receipt of payment on all purchase order and non-purchase order items.

Professional Experience:

Chatr Store – Edmonton, Canada. - Sales Associate.- Jan 2016–Present

● Negotiate with customers and make contract.

● Assist the store manager to buy inventory.

● Process POS (point of sale) purchases.

● Handle returns of merchandise.

● Maintain in-stock and presentable condition assigned areas.

● Monitor and strive to achieve department’s sales budget.

● Comply with inventory control procedures.

● Suggest ways to improve sales (e.g. planning marketing activities, changing the store’s design).

● Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options.

● Team up with co-workers to ensure proper customer service. Atlas Battery Ltd. - Karachi, Pakistan.Buyer /Supply Chain Officer - Feb 2013 - May 2015

● Review quotation and process purchase orders.

● Process purchase requests and maintain purchase logs.

● Obtain price quotes and negotiation price and terms with vendors.

● Monitor delivery schedules, payment delays, and invoice queries.

● Analyze inventory turnovers on product level to ascertain market demand for high selling and slow selling products

● Ensured that all purchase operations were performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.

● Monitor returns, damage replacements, and warranty claims.

● Track the supply dates and scheduled shipments

● Issue monthly and weekly scheduling of vendor-zed materials as per defined Mix Max levels Landi Renzo (Pvt.) Ltd. -Karachi, Pakistan - Procurement Assistant - Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

● Assist the senior buyer in bid evaluations and vendor selections.

● Maintain supplier and bid accuracy in company database.

● Evaluate purchase orders and ensure compliance with the SKU and packaging guidelines

● Process petty cash requests through delivery and review of completed applicable documents and forms.

● Monitor the distribution of products and supplies to appropriate department or personnel.

● Inspected goods for any defects and missing parts.

● Approving bills of payment.

● Closely worked with Planning Manager to avoid any shortage.

● Closely worked with Warehouse to arrange delivery.

● Weekly visit to vendors regarding stock .

Shield Corporation Ltd. -Karachi, Pakistan - Procurement Assistant - June 2008–Dec 2010

● Coordinating with suppliers for obtaining pricing and product specifications.

● Coordinating deliveries and acted as point of contact for suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.

● Investigate and reconcile purchase orders against bids and approved payment to suppliers.

● Verified inventory quantities needed to meet company demands through inventory record searches.

Education:

● Bachelors – University of Karachi, Pakistan

Key Skills and Competencies:

● Exceptional knowledge of purchasing techniques and tools.

● Experienced in managing purchase orders. & inventory control process.

● Ability to manage and maintain good relationships with vendors.

● Ability to determine type and quantity of merchandise needed.

● Detail oriented, with a positive, upbeat personality. Computer Proficiency:

● Strong skill for SAP(MM) and Oracle

● Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Word and Powerpoint

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