supply. chain specialist

Alok Sharma Email: ********@*******.*** Mobile: 1-818-***-****

Experience in Organics Food Manufacturing, Distribution, supply chain management, SQF facility operation, organics certification process, HACCP, GMP

finance and accounting, regulatory agency, logistic, marketing, support, digital media and digital marketing

Strong understanding of the factors that influence sales rates and purchasing decisions, support and communicate plan and then apply that plan and knowledge to ensure that inventory meets sales requirements, minimizes overstocks, maximizes inventory turns and fill rates.

Accurate and detailed oriented

Strong sense of ownership and commitment to excellence

Proven problem solving skills

Record of positive and collaborative working relationships

Meet challenging deadlines in a fast-paced work environment

Year of successful experience in purchasing and inventory analysis

Years of proven leadership, coaching and mentoring desired

Experience with international trade zones or working knowledge of customs

Experience working for an importer/exporter

Proficient with office-related computer applications: MS Word, Excel, Outlook,

Experience with warehouse management software Quick Book Enterprise, Fishbowl

Excellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and competing deadlines

Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills, Strong verbal and written communication skills and Team player

Heavenly Organics, LLC Fairfield, CO & IA – General Manager 2016- Present

Worked in various environment

Procurement of supply chain Domestic Import & export

Raw material Ingredient, packaging print supply

Imported and exported product form Asia, South America, Canada, Europe

Negotiated rate for raw material inventory parts and freight

Coordination with freight forwarders, customs, brokers etc.

Analyze data from various sources to make decisions on optimal purchase quantities

Monitor and update key factors including supplier lead-time, minimum order quantities and safety stock resulting in accurate requisition quantities

Procure Materials

identifying and ordering the proper quantity, negotiating pricing and shipment terms and overseeing the timely delivery of materials needed to fulfill customer orders.

Create a strategy for buying raw material for all SKU work with various vendor identify their supply if it meet our criteria in terms of quality, price, delivery, stock, payment terms

And ensure they are in compliance around packaging, labeling, and COI

Resolve any unforeseen problems with suppliers relating to operations, purchasing or quality/performance quickly and professionally

Maintain Inventory

Negotiated contract and lock the price and have raw material are in stock and supply raw material on demand

Scheduling and receiving shipments of raw materials and finished goods as well as scheduling manufacturing as per demand .

Respond to Demand

Responsible for responding to changes in demand and solving any supply chain problems that arise. Communicates regularly with customers in order to avoid unforeseen changes or surprises in orders.

Process Orders

Input and process all orders. Of particular importance is that they complete and submit all necessary documentation from both suppliers and customers. Oversee the billing process and paperwork, ensure their timely delivery to meet production schedules.

Maintain effective relationships with external suppliers and internal customers (production, product managers) to meet the material needs of the organization

Regulating Agency

Worked with FDA, CHFA, EU Commission for food and Safety for import and export of good

Work with QAI, Ecocert for getting product approved, audit and all type of paper work

Worked with SQF for certification and Evaluation and meeting the requirement and maintaining certificate, audit, communicating for non-conformity and action

Worked Fair for Life for annual inspection and new product certification & audit communicating for non-conformity and action,

Responsible for business licenses, federal, state and foreign country maintain up to date knowledge of current rules and regulations in terms of packaging ingredient etc

File the patient for USA, EU and UK and responded for all RFE

Finance and cost accounting

Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations in order to project future revenues, expenses, and potential cost savings.

Perform the monthly Cost/Inventory close process and review manufacturing variances

Establish standard costs for manufactured items in the facility by working, with production,

and purchasing to accurately distribute production costs

Review monthly Material Costs, Direct Labor Rates and Manufacturing Overhead rates

evaluating Standard to Actual Costs

Review manufacturing daily transactions, including work order (Internal Sales Order), Stock

Adjustments, Purchase Price and Manufacturing variances

Manage payroll and benefits

Manage commission calculation

Review costs for inaccuracies

Work with Production support study and collect data to determine costs of business

activity, for raw material purchases, inventory, labor, and other cost factors as needed.

Developing standard management reports to track cash flow, managing A/P, A/R

Preparing monthly and annual financial reports as requested by Management

Managed all the on demand custom financial report

Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts.

Investigate cycle counting variances and resolve issues

Logistic

Work with Carrier negotiated rate for inbound and outbound shipping with all major carrier

Analyze LTL, FTL, Air freight, container, small parcel freight domestic import and

export to find savings opportunities by negotiating price with carrier develop and manage

relation with new and existing carrier

Manage time critical Freight Shipments

Analyze freight savings, damages and on time deliveries. Checking all paper work for the

release and transportations of Import and Domestic, paying duty making arrangement for

available

Working on developing relation with existing carrier and negotiating rate, finding new

carrier when needed with better rate and service

Random check of income load and outgoing

Working with carrier for damage product and filing disputes

Checking the weekly shipment and their status

Ensure staff has the proper training, knowledge of transportation industry, and business to complete tasks.

Marketing & Sales support

Design marketing material Advertisement & Design Material

Social media. Updates and responses and new content development

Identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities

Improving product packaging

Coordinating new product development.

Get information by collecting, analyzing, data and trends in market,identifying consumer behavior and requirements researching competitor market and their development

Responding to making new proposal doc preparation and RFE

Production

Schedule of production, Procurement of all Raw material, overview of the week of production and challenges with QA and Production manager, fulfilment and order shipment identifying problem communicating it to concerning person and work on improving it, logistic issue and challenges, raw material etc

Planning for week, weekly production, order shipment

Planning weekly Order Fulfilment

Production Planning Check Weekly Maintenance

Warehouse Product quality, storage and Compliance and working on improving warehouse space

Oversee all production operations and make modifications as needed to improve overall quality and efficiency

QA- QC

Was heading all aspect related to QA and QC

Work on Quality Systems, Food Safety, and Quality Assurance, all aspect of QA & QC

Implements processes and standard as per regulatory agency, develop policy, SOP, form etc and make sure facility is as prepared for internal or external audit regulatory agency (SQF, QAI, Ecocert, USDA, State department of health, FDA )

Implement SQF standard and getting facility certified by regulatory agency SQF, QAI, Ecocert, USDA, State department of health, FDA )

Manage Quality Incidents with the goal of investigating root cause and implementing corrective actions to prevent incident reoccurrence

Perform quality audits at facilities,including working with each facility to implement corrective actions.

Validates that process controls and prerequisite programs are effective. Co-ordinates Mock Recall and Food Defense assessments.

Reviews existing policy and SOP updates Food Safety and Quality Plans as needed as per latest requirement of agency .

Responsible for the site Food Safety Plan developing SOP, Production form, policy

Review all food safety and quality related documentation for raw materials and contract manufacturers to ensure compliance

Maintain an understanding of food industry and academic trends linked to the risks associated with each raw material.

Work with FDA, USDA, and other Federal and State Regulatory agency for compliance

Implementing food safety and quality processes and standards

Understand FSMA, HACCP and GMP

Monitoring contract manufacturing performance

R&D

Developed new product, check on stability and shelf life study of the product.

Conducted extensive primary and secondary research for product development and improvement current existing product and new product

Digital media

Developed a brand-driven strategic platform that positioned the company’s identity.

Developed package design for new and existing product line which required conceptual, developmental & strategy, design of digital and print marketing

Articulated differentiators that demonstrated credibility and trust, and established the organization’s competitive advantage in ecommerce .

Created a distinctive visual brand campaign that evoked emotions and connected customers to the Heavenly Organics Company brand.

Designed and developed effective strategic marketing plans for sales, products and materials ranging from corporate identity design, package design and collateral design social media and digital media .

Conducted extensive primary and secondary research; Turned research into valuable insights by conducting strategic analysis with interpretation of data into visual information.

Shippallets Logistics, Burnaby, BC, 8/2014- 1/2016

Project manager, Business analytics- Business strategy, Architect, UX & UI designer

Developed and Design their online portal for freight booking.

Study their requirement, research, Analysis of entire project, made recommendation, lay out Specification development, Management of design and development team their role and duty

R&D planning, Writing and managing application, making wireframes, graphic design mockups, User interface, Server planning, configuration supervision, monitoring and expansion planning;- System scalability and security- Coordination between, management, marketing and development Also working on monitoring and expansion planning- Online sales system- Conversion optimization- User testing and improved usability- Coordination and information sharing between all departments- Ongoing system optimization for increased efficiency.

Connect construction pages - Layout Graphic Designer & Advertisement, for Business Directory, Surrey Canada -9/15 – 2/16

Work closely with client for their advertisement need for Yearly construction directory, responsible for the layout of the yearly directory, advertisement design

Link Group- Layout Graphic Designer & Advertisement, for Business Directory, & newspaper, Surrey Canada -7/15 8-15

Work closely with client for designing their advertisement for News Paper, Magazine and Yearly directory, responsible for the design & layout of the yearly directory, Layout of Newspaper & other advertisement

Voice Group Publication – Layout Graphic Designer & Advertisement, for Business Directory, Surrey, Canada 05/14 -8/14, 4-15 -7-15

Work closely with client to design their advertisement for News Paper, Magazine and Yearly directory, responsible for the design layout of the yearly directory

Designer Graphic, Package, Layout, Canada & USA 01/2012 -1/2016

CIMT College, Toronto Jiva Organics, Burnaby. Everland Food, Burnaby. Handa Medical Group, Chicago, Trillium Medical Education Consultants Inc, Ca

Manage and developing the web based application (admission, registration and record keeping of the student ) – CIMT college

Designer in the interactive media and print space, composition, line, grids, color, typography, imagery, and identity, photo manipulation and married that experience to the specific needs of designing for interactive and print & web environments, managed and design print Ads, Posters, food product, book cover page, book layout Medical handbook layout and other design and art work

Jiva Organics Burnaby, 03/2012 -7/2013

Graphic designer

Work as a designer for their packaging print need, design advertisement & label for new product, product photography, layout design, typography etc,

Volunteer Work for Organization in Ecuador, 08/2010-11/2011

Worked with and guided several small business owners, producers, and farmers to develop business skills, and well provide assistance in formulating business strategy and implementation to improve the quality, productivity and market share.

Trained personnel in various disciplines of sales, management strategy, organizing etc, and developed a health food retail store, organized the point of sales, and conducted training and skill management courses, design ads and campaign for the Store and business owner .

Volunteer at Compassion Action for Animals, Minneapolis

Art Director/Designer 08/2003- Present

Key organizer in various outreach programs, educational seminars and social event projects. Responsible for design flyers, print advertisements, brochures and promotional

material.

Heavenly Organics, LLC Fairfield, IA

Ecommerce web developer/digital designer 6/2009-1/2010

Developed a brand-driven strategic platform that positioned the company’s identity.

Developed package design for new and existing product line which required conceptual, developmental & strategy, design of brochures, posters, pop display advertisements and other printed materials.

Articulated differentiators that demonstrated credibility and trust, and established the organization’s competitive advantage in ecommerce.

Created a distinctive visual brand campaign that evoked emotions and connected customers to the Heavenly Organics Company brand.

Designed and developed effective strategic marketing plans for sales, products and materials ranging from corporate identity design, package design and collateral design.

Conducted extensive primary and secondary research; Turned research into valuable insights by conducting strategic analysis with interpretation of data into visual information.

Avant Minds, CA - Technical Recruiter 09/2008- 2010

Full Life cycle recruiting, analyze need of client, conduct interviews, test-select candidate based upon performance, present to client, make recommendations, manage the hiring process, conduct evaluations of visa salary eligibility status, and promote and conduct educational evaluations, coordination for offshore recruiting process. I trained, supported, and shared insight and knowledge in processes and techniques to enhance credibility and success.

Taj Technologies, Mendota Heights, MN

Designer /Software Engineer/recruiter 08/2003 – 12/2008

Worked for various in-house and client projects, design projects, web and

application design, account management, sales and marketing, recruiting and hiring.

Consulted and designed services for clients by developing web applications and establish usability standards & oversee UX/UI. Analyzed user research, designed concepts, managed complex projects and accounts.

Assessed and identified client needs accordingly, managed strategy account relationships, developed and implemented marketing, recruitment and staffing strategies,

Successfully refined, incorporated and implemented many efficient and effective solutions to problem areas in recruitment, marketing and development.

Managed recruiting process that included plan execution, manage offshore

recruiting process, trained, supported, and shared insight and knowledge in processes and techniques to enhance credibility and success.

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• Angel Graphics/Noah Arts, Fairfield, IA

Product developer, Graphic Designer, Art Director & Designer 09/2001 – 09/2003

Production of marketing collateral layout, design, production materials, and printing management with clients: Avon Gifts, Ltd limited, ABC Corporation, etc.

Responsible for all typesetting and desktop publishing for entire corporation.

Typeset forms, business cards, newsletters, brochures, posters, POP Displays and various color output

Design and editing of catalog for new products, including 2001-02 catalogs

Responsible for Color corrected/retouched/scanned all original art, widely considered to be amongst the very best in print.

Performed RGB & CMYK color spaces, color management, large and small format printing.

Responsible of 4-color output and prepress preparations including film output and preflighting.

Provided production support upon design approval including pre-flight checks, soft proofs and color corrections with pre-press, reviewing match prints and performing press proofs.

Responsible for all transparencies.

Responsible for developing Posters for Avon Gifts, Ltd limited, Abc according to the theme provided by them.

Represented Creative department during client consultations when needed.

Upgraded and implemented new hardware, installed software, and maintained computer network.

Skills

•Digital Media designer •Package Design, Social Media, Pre Press, • Strategic Thinker • Art Director • Design Management • Process & Prototyping Design

• Human Resource Management • Marketing and Sales Coordinator • Service Design • Research & Analysis • Finances • Cost analysis

• Google analytics

Software –

, QuickBooks Enterprise, Fish bowl,Quick book, Point of Sales &Accounting, CRM, Shopify

Adobe CS5/Adobe Creative Cloud, UX/UI, Prototyping, QuarkXpress, Coral Draw, MS Office Suite, Photography, Web Usability HTML, DHTML, CSS, Photography, Canon 7D DSLR

Education

Prototyping Workshop, Chicago, IL. 02/2010 -Led by: Bill Lucas, MAYA Design

IIT Institute of Design, Chicago, IL, 12/2010 - Master of Design Method

Design Planning, Marketing Management, New Venture Creation, Observing Users, Cognitive, Social and Cultural Human Factors, User Experience, Design Analysis & Synthesis,User Experience, Design Strategy, Planning & Research, Opportunity Identification

Maharishi University of Management Fairfield IA USA 2002 -M.A. in Digital Media

Human Factors International Fairfield, IA, USA, 2001-Certificate in Effective Design

Human-Computer Interaction Design, Web Usability Principles and Practices, Content Creation and Management User-Centered Analysis & Experience and Conceptual Design, Effective Web and Application Design Techniques.

Priyadarshini Multimedia Training Centre, Delhi, India 1998 -Diploma in Multimedia - Graphic Design & 2- D Animation

International Institute of Fashion Technologies, Delhi India 1998 -Diploma in Fashion Design

Textile design, Illustration. Pattern Design, Pattern Construction, Drafting, Grading, Photography

RBS Degree College, Agra, India, 1996 - Bachelor of Science Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

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