Manager Sales
Resume:
Nima Abedi
London, Ontario, N6A 0A2
acqd0k@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking to become a member of the management team in an organization where my skill set developed in the areas of Purchasing, Inventory Management and project Management can be leveraged to add value to the organization and its customers.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATION
Over 10 years experience in purchasing and International commerce
Proven communication and leadership skills
Excellent time management
Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
Calm, flexible, patient personality. High tolerance for interruptions
Excellent organizational skills
Software proficiency: familiar with SAP, ACCPAC complete suite of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Web And Web design, Expedition7, Oracle 8i,NetWork Administrator,A+.
Designed and created client specific Enterprise Resource Planning reports using Progress software
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lamko Tool & Mold Inc. (Leading manufacturer of high quality molds and specialty dies - including hydro forming. It has supplied companies such as Ford, General Motors, Mazda, Xerox, Kodak and IBM) 2006 – To Date
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager
standardization of purchasing processes and procedures; responsible for manufacturing material related cost reduction of 5%+ annually; manage best cost sourcing planning process and results tracking.
Participate in strategic supplier management and negotiations
Develop and review specifications, statements of work, performance terms, and/or acceptance criteria.
Locate and select potential sources of materials and/or services
Prepare and solicit competitive bids, quotations and proposals with pertinent specifications, terms and conditions
Review complex contracts and purchasing requisitions in accordance with
organizational requirements and budgetary constraints.
Manage contract and purchasing files to insure they are maintained in
accordance with Purchasing policies and procedures.
Understand contract terms and conditions with the ability to clearly
communicate and support
Direct purchasing operations and staff, supervising procurement of 100% of total company purchases.
Developed source agreements that contributed to increased profits by standardizing contracts and improving purchasing programs.
Developed strategic suppliers and negotiated contract agreements to reduce the number of vendors from 120+ to a group of 45 core partners resulting in cost savings due to reduced administrative costs as well as quantity price breaks.
Provided assistance to project staff at the Division’s other locations in the areas material sourcing, technical support and vendor relations.
Reduced new equipment purchases by 38% by managing all assets and better coordinating equipment needs for construction projects taking place throughout the country
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Buy Kool 2005 – 2006
Purchasing Manager
Support distribution business by sourcing required panel products in a timely fashion at the best possible price taking into account service and quality.
Stay current with daily panel prices and provide replacements costs to sales people
Responsible for helping,call the market which includes analyzing variables to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports for Product Manager
Assist sales personnel with generating their personal gross profit by accompanying them and visiting their accounts and potential accounts as requested
Help manage and maintain required inventory levels as agreed upon with senior management
Help ensure inventory turns occur regularly by identifying and making sales aware of old stock available for sale
Recommend sales opportunities based on product availability and notify sales personnel accordingly
Ensure purchasing requirements are met by purchasers within the department
Carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with company core values, policies and applicable law that include interviewing, hiring, and training purchasing agents; planning, assigning, and directing work; and performance management.
Amaranto Inc. 2004 – 2005
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager
Support distribution business by sourcing required panel products in a timely fashion at the best possible price taking into account service and quality.
Stay current with daily panel prices and provide replacements costs to sales people
Responsible for helping,call the market which includes analyzing variables to determine present and future material availability and prepares market analysis reports for Product Manager
Assist sales personnel with generating their personal gross profit by accompanying them and visiting their accounts and potential accounts as requested
Help manage and maintain required inventory levels as agreed upon with senior management
Recommend sales opportunities based on product availability and notify sales personnel accordingly
Ensure purchasing requirements are met by purchasers within the department
Carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with company core values, policies and applicable law that include interviewing, hiring, and training purchasing agents; planning, assigning, and directing work; and performance management.
Determined and negotiated contract terms and conditions
Assess and develop company requirement specifications for equipments, materials and supplies to be purchased
Collaborated with suppliers in package redesign thereby reducing costs by 18%.
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Sadra Co. (shipbuilding, ship repairing, offshore oil & gas industries and infrastructural civil construction with emphasis on the local market, Asia and Middle East.) 1996 -2003
Purchasing Officer
Accountable for the purchasing general and specialized equipment, materials for oil/gas and Shipyard/shipbuilding.
Developed MRP and tracking tools, implemented Demand Solution forecasting software that helped to achieve the above results.
Reduced demurrage in 2004 by over 75% when compared 2000.
Managed commercial terms and conditions of tenders and contracts
Evaluation,statiscal analysis of company requirements
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
B.Sc. in Purchasing Management and Commissioning, 1996
St. John Ambulance - Certificates in “First Aid” and “CPR” 2004
Certificate for Expedition7 operation 2001
Certificate for Canadian orientation abroad session 2004
Certificate for Oracle 8i 2000
TRAINING
Currently in the process of taking SCMA accredited courses.
Participated in extensive company sponsored professional development programs in the Iran covering:
Developing a Frame Work for Excellence, Advanced Purchasing Management, Cost Analysis and Total Cost of Ownership, Purchasing Techniques, Customs Documentation and Procedures, Inventory Management, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Management and Benchmarking Techniques
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