Supply Chain Inventory Control

RUBEN ALAVERDO

+1-438-***-**** / +36-707-***-***

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Montreal, Canada / Budapest, Hungary

Languages: English (Professional), French (Professional), Mandarin Chinese (Professional) PROFILE

Procurement, supply chain, and logistics professional with over a decade of experience in vendor negotiations, purchasing, inventory control, and operational cost optimisation in international and domestic environments. Skilled in sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, coordinating deliveries, and ensuring compliance with budgets and quality standards. Adept at working with cross-functional teams in plant and production settings to ensure seamless operations.

CORE SKILLS

Procurement & Vendor Management

Contract Negotiations & Cost Reduction

Inventory & Materials Management

ERP & Purchasing Systems (SAP, Oracle – familiar)

Shipping Coordination & Logistics Planning

Documentation & Invoice Processing

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Shipping Coordinator / Procurement Support

Canadian Tire – Montreal, Canada

02/2023 – Present

Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments for retail and distribution centers.

Support procurement processes by preparing purchase orders and verifying supplier documentation.

Liaise with carriers to ensure cost-e=ective and timely transportation.

Collaborate with warehouse and operations teams to align shipments with demand and production schedules.

Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages and overstock situations. Shipping Coordinator / Procurement Support

Alfa Bridge Limited – Hong Kong SAR

05/2012 – 02/2023

Managed international and domestic shipments to ensure timely delivery to production and distribution points.

Negotiated with carriers to secure favorable terms, achieving annual cost savings of up to 12%.

Prepared purchase orders, shipping orders, and bills of lading; ensured accuracy against contracts and invoices.

Implemented cost-e+ective shipping strategies and optimised carrier selection.

Coordinated with production teams to meet operational deadlines.

Investigated and resolved discrepancies in inventory and shipping records. EDUCATION

Master of Science in Biomedical Physiology

National University of Physical Education and Sport – Kyiv, Ukraine, 1998 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Hungarian citizen with full work rights in the European Union and Canada

• Experienced in plant operations and supply chain coordination

• Strong communication skills in English, French, and Mandarin Chinese

• Familiar with sustainability-oriented sourcing practices

• Flexible to work in hybrid or on-site roles

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