Operations & Procurement Leader Seeking Waiter Role
Resume:
HARISH OMPRAKASH SHARMA
Senior Manager - Purchases
983-***-**** *************@*****.***
B-13, Roopsangam C.H.S., Nr. Shankar Mandir, 1st Floor, Kalwa (W) Thane-400605 SUMMARY
With over 19 years of extensive experience in procurement, vendor management, and inventory control, I have
consistently achieved operational excellence within leading educational institutions. My key strengths lie in developing efficient procurement strategies, managing logistics, and implementing inventory management systems, all while fostering strong vendor relationships to ensure timely material supplies
EXPERIENCE
Sr. Manager Purchases & Logistics
Birla Open Minds Pvt . Ltd.
12/2024 - 08/2025 Lower Parel
Leading Franchise school in India
Coordinated printing and logistics vendors, ensuring timely production and delivery of materials.
Managed purchase orders and obtained necessary
management approvals, following through to successful vendor execution.
Executed quality checks and tracked production progress at vendor warehouses.
Facilitated logistics for franchise partners, covering books, uniforms, and stationery, including dispatch coordination and online order support.
Collaborated with 3PL warehouses for accurate dispatches and conducted thorough stock audits and reconciliations. Engaged with sales team to meet operational needs and facilitated partner training on e-commerce portal usage. Verified and processed vendors invoices for timely payments.
Performed stock audits and reconciliation with 3PL warehouse teams & internal accounts teams.
Generate Sales Invoice of Uniforms, books sold on E- commerce.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
App Development for
Inventory Management
Successfully developed a mobile
base app using Google App Sheet
and a contactless inventory
acknowledgement application
during Covid-19
Apple Distinguished School
Project
Successfully completed the ADS
project, achieving Apple
Distinguished School status for the
institution
Science Laboratory
Revamping Project
Oversaw the complete revamping
and renovation of the School
Science Laboratory, collaborating
with Waldner Germany
EDUCATION
Post-Graduation Diploma
L.N. Welingkar Institute of
Management Development &
Research
06/2012 - 06/2014 Matunga
Bachelor of Commerce
Mumbai University
04/2000 - 05/2003 Mumbai
12th Grade
Mumbai University
04/1998 - 04/2000 Mumbai
10th Grade
Mumbai University
04/1997 - 06/1998 Mumbai
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EXPERIENCE
Manager Purchase & Stores
Ecole Mondiale World Schools
02/2023 - 10/2024 Juhu
A school offering International Baccalaureate programs Reduced costs by overseeing procurement and developing strategies to optimize costs while maintaining quality for an IB school.
Planned and maintained efficient purchase operations, evaluating personnel work performance and ensuring timely procurement.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align
departmental needs with procurement processes.
Negotiated contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions, overseeing vendor payment coordination with accounts.
Utilized Tally-ERP/Fact ERP for order placement and performed stock analysis for replenishments.
Ensured adequate storage facilities and checked
procurement processes and material records.
Preparing cost comparative statement based on received quotation & presenting the same to the Purchase
committee & board of Members for the approval.
Monitoring purchase, receipt, inspection, storage, inventory and distribution of stock commodities to end user & ensuring proper storage facilities for various components as per supplier recommendations.
Assistant Manager Purchase & Stores
Vibgyor High International School
10/2013 - 09/2022 Airoli
An international school providing quality education Maintained purchase operations and vendor relationships, resulting in savings annually.
Prepared cost comparative statements for board
presentation.
Placed purchase orders and monitored the procurement process.
Executed stock verification and instituted inventory control measures.
Ensured proper material handling and documentation processes.
Placing of purchase order, service contract, and work order in Tally-ERP.
Coordinating with other school branch for materials internal transfer of goods & planning the complete distribution of goods with transporter.
Identifying procurement needs and establishing best sourcing strategies at the lowest total cost of ownership, developing vendors for better price, quality, delivery & increased volumes.
Stores and Purchase Officer
M/s Sigma-Byte Computers Pvt. Ltd
01/2006 - 10/2013 Worli
A technology solutions provider
Handled inventory and stock management
Coordinated purchase and delivery schedules
Oversaw vendor relations and procurement processes Performed inventory audits and reconciliations
SKILLS
Zoho ERP Tally ERP 9
E-commerce ChatGPT
Generative AI FACT ERP
Google Apps Sheet
TRAINING / COURSES
Post-Graduation Diploma Supply
Chain
L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management
Development & Research
LANGUAGES
English
Native
Hindi
Native
Marathi
Proficient
FIND ME ONLINE
www.linkedin.com/in/harish-
sharma23
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EXPERIENCE
Stores Officer
M/s Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co
02/2005 - 12/2005 Vashi
A leading manufacturing company
Supervised store functions and inventory controls
Assisted in procurement and vendor management
Stores Assistant
M/s Xerox Modi Corporation Ltd
04/2003 - 01/2005 Vikhroli
A company specializing in printing solutions
Supported inventory management activities
Assisted in logistical operations
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