Detail-Oriented Buyer, Inventory & Supply Chain Specialist

OOMESH CHOCOURY

*******@*****.**.** 647-***-**** Gloucester, K1V 1L9, Canada

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in inventory management, stock control, and supplier relations. Proven ability to manage purchase orders, reconcile stock records, and ensure timely deliveries to minimize sales loss. Adept at maintaining strong vendor relationships, addressing discrepancies, and improving supply chain efficiency. Seeking to leverage extensive experience in stock management and operational oversight to contribute to

[Millers]'s success.

Work Experience

Specialty Buyer Whole Foods Market

09/2015 – Present, Unionville, Canada

● Possess extensive knowledge of cheeses and specialty products, adept at managing logistics and supplies.

● Issued and managed Purchase Orders, ensuring policy adherence and compliance, while liaising with suppliers to confirm timely deliveries and prevent sales loss.

● Proactively collaborated with suppliers to guarantee on-time deliveries, confirm Purchase Orders, provide progress updates, and resolve logistical and supply issues.

● Identified and mitigated supply chain risks to maintain optimal stock levels.

● Managed Purchase Orders, liaised with suppliers for invoices, credits, returns, cultivating strong vendor relationships while addressing quality, discrepancies or supply chain factors impacting sales.

● Procure office supplies efficiently, ensuring adequate packaging availability for production.

● Gained hands-on experience in cutting cheese, merchandising and stocking of products.

● Trained and mentored new team members, fostering a supportive work environment.

● Delivered exceptional customer service and performed cash handling duties accurately.

● Prepared coffee, smoothies, beverages and provide support to the bakery department.

● Assembled and dismantled coffee equipment with precision.

● Creates attractive and well-stocked product displays on cases and shelves.

● Monitored spoilage, production, cutting, and supply to minimise waste.

● Prepared and presented appealing customer samples, maintaining a consistently stocked sample table.

● Maintained a clean and sanitary work station, diligently logging activities and adhering to safety documentation.

● Executed general housekeeping duties to uphold high standards of cleanliness.

● Applied proper food handling and Health & Safety protocols. Stock Control/Clerical-Part Time Color Powder Coating 07/2016 – 11/2016, Mississauga, Canada

● Inputted data for raw materials.

● Performed general clerical duties and filing.

Stock Control Officer/Exchange Counter-Service Centre The Brandhouse Ltd 07/2012 – 07/2015, RicheTerre

● Conducted stock counts with meticulous attention to detail, reconciling with the Accounts Department's stock records.

● Prepared comprehensive inventory reports, providing critical information and highlighting abnormalities to management.

● Facilitated audits by providing excellent service to internal and external audit teams.

● Managed stock, inventory, administration, and storekeeping duties.

● Ensured high service levels for customers, dealers, and internal clients in a service centre environment, handling exchanges for refrigerators, air conditioners, mobile phones, and electrical appliances, and addressing queries in person or via phone for brands including Samsung, Panasonic, Black & Decker, and Beko.

● Raised Transfer In & Out documents, and managed the receiving and supplying of products accurately and punctually to meet deadlines.

● Maintained proper housekeeping, implemented FIFO/GIGO principles, segregated items for repair, saleable goods, and obsolete stock for scrapping.

● Processed credit notes and claims, managing reverse logistics.

● Investigated and resolved issues related to exchanges and credit notes for dealers/customers.

● Liaised with Samsung's internal and overseas offices regarding customer concerns about additional costs or claim processes.

● Effectively delegated tasks to staff and managed yard sales to liquidate slow-moving or aging inventory.

Coffee Maker/Specialty Team Member Whole Foods Market 08/2010 – 11/2011, Stoke Newington, UK

● Prepared coffee, managed cheese production, and assisted in the bakery.

● Acquired in-depth knowledge of cheese and wine pairing through tasting experiences.

● Performed merchandising, cutting, pricing, cleaning, and wrapping of cheese and other specialty products.

● Contributed to produce, including stacking fruits and vegetables, and gained knowledge in value-added processes.

● Provided excellent customer service and handled cash transactions.

● Liaised with suppliers and occasionally ordered products for the food service department.

● Delivered exceptional customer service and employed suggestive selling techniques.

● Received and delivered products, and conducted inventory counts.

● Applied Food Safety, HACCP, and Health & Safety regulations. Shop Supervisor/Deli Assistant Londis Avenue Stores 10/2009 – 06/2010, Glasnevin, Rep. of Ireland

● Oversaw daily shop operations, including opening procedures.

● Managed cash handling, customer service, and complaint resolution.

● Prepared, cooked, and served a variety of hot and fresh deli foods, including sandwiches.

● Baked frozen pastries and baguettes from Cuisine de France.

● Applied knowledge of HACCP and Health & Safety standards.

● Disassembled, cleaned, and maintained machine spare parts.

● Executed merchandising, pricing, housekeeping and ensured upkeep of the shop floor.

● Managed stock control and organised storage areas, including frozen food storage.

● Coordinated with suppliers for orders and managed the receiving of deliveries. General Operatives Old McDonald Farm

06/2009 – 09/2009, County Wicklow, Rep. of Ireland

● Engaged in food production, including humus, yogurt, and cheese.

● Applied HACCP and Health & Safety protocols.

● Disassembled, assembled, cleaned, and washed food-producing machinery, including pasteurizers, mixers, and heat pack machines.

● Maintained high standards of housekeeping, cleaning the factory and courtyard.

● Performed packaging of food produce.

● Cared for goats, including feeding, milking, and cleaning their enclosures.

● Managed stock control and collected milk.

Supervisor/Cashier SPAR Corballis Centre

03/2007 – 06/2009, County Meath, Rep. of Ireland

● Supervised shop opening and closing procedures.

● Executed cash handling operations and generated reports.

● Delegated tasks to and managed a team of staff.

● Maintained general housekeeping and ensured a sanitary work environment.

● Managed stock control, merchandising, pricing, and labelling of products.

● Upheld health and safety standards in the workplace. Auditor/Stock Control RGIS Inventory Specialist

01/2007 – 03/2007,, Rep. of Ireland

● Conducted stock control operations in warehouses and retail stores throughout Ireland.

● Scanned barcodes on all products to ensure accurate inventory data.

● Prioritised accuracy in all auditing tasks.

Production Control Officer Aquarelle Clothing Ltd

03/2005 – 10/2006,, Mauritius

● Collaborated with the Accounts department to audit factory production figures.

● Reconciled production figures with accounting records and prepared weekly and monthly reports.

● Audited operations across the warehouse, production control, cutting, and finishing departments.

● Managed stock control and inventory.

● Performed general office duties and filing.

Material Utilisation Officer Sinotex

01/2003 – 03/2005, Terre Rouge, Mauritius

● Analysed and reconciled production figures with a focus on waste minimization.

● Prepared monthly and year-end production reports for forwarding to China.

● Managed store duties, including receiving and delivering items, and performed general warehouse tasks.

Education

Diploma - Cheese Cheese State University, USA

FETAC Level 5 - Nursing Studies Eden College, Rep. of Ireland FCE Further Certificate - English Dublin Cultural Institute, Rep. of Ireland Certificate - Smart Serve Smart Serve Canada, Canada,

● No:e160918350419

Certificate - First Aid Red Cross, Terre Rouge, Mauritius, Terre Rouge Certificate - A+ PC Technician Karox Technologies Ltd., Mauritius Higher School Certificate of Education University of Cambridge International Examination General Certificate of Education University of Cambridge International Examination Certificates

Smart Serve Canada

09/2016

First Aid Red Cross

2004

A+ PC Technician Karox Technologies Ltd.

2004

Pesticide Application Agricultural Research Extention Unit 2012

Implementing the 7 habits of highly effective people Industrial Consultancy Services Ltd 2006

Uniting our Vision and Forces for success Industrial Consultancy Services Ltd 2006

Motivating and Team Building for better productivity Industrial Consultancy Services Ltd 2005

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