Purchase & Procurement Specialist - Supply Chain

NIKHIL SUNIL CHAVAN

Purchase & Procurement Specialist Supply Chain Logistics Import & Export

+91-828******* ***********@*****.***

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/your-linkedin-profile PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Purchase & Procurement Specialist with 12+ years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics, Import & Export and Supply Chain Management within the FMCG industry. Experienced in end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, inventory planning, supplier negotiations and international logistics. Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Navision), Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Tally ERP, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. Strong knowledge of export/import documentation, customs compliance, freight forwarding, shipping coordination, inventory control and supplier relationship management. PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

• Procurement & Purchasing

• Strategic Sourcing

• Vendor Management

• Supply Chain Management

• Logistics Coordination

• Import & Export Operations

• International Shipping Documentation

• Inventory Planning & Control

• Purchase Planning

• Cost Optimization

• Supplier Negotiation

• Customs Documentation

• Freight Forwarder Coordination

• ERP Systems

• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Purchase Specialist HOS Global Foods

December 2018 – Present

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, purchase planning, purchase orders, supplier negotiations and procurement documentation.

• Coordinate with 12 active domestic and international suppliers.

• Handle procurement of raw materials, packaging materials and operational requirements.

• Prepare and review Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, Phytosanitary Certificates, Certificates of Origin and export/import documentation.

• Coordinate with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers, warehouses, finance and sales teams.

• Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimum stock availability.

• Resolve supplier and shipment issues while ensuring procurement compliance.

• Prepare procurement reports using Business Central, Dynamics NAV, Tally ERP and Microsoft Excel.

• Negotiate pricing and delivery schedules to support cost-effective procurement. Logistics Executive Panama Foods

May 2013 – November 2018

• Managed domestic and international shipments, logistics documentation and shipment tracking.

• Coordinated with transporters, freight forwarders, customs brokers and warehouses.

• Maintained logistics records and resolved transportation issues.

• Supported inventory movement and overall supply chain operations.

• Ensured timely deliveries while maintaining documentation accuracy. CORE COMPETENCIES

Procurement • Strategic Sourcing • Vendor Management • Supply Chain Management

• Logistics • Import & Export • Shipping Documentation • Inventory Management • Cost Optimization • Purchase Planning • ERP Systems • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Office • Negotiation • Reporting & Documentation

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Navision)

• Microsoft Dynamics NAV

• Tally ERP

• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

• Microsoft Office

• ERP Systems

• Vendor Management

• Inventory Management

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree

Mumbai University (N.G. Acharya & D.K. Marathe College) 2011–2014 Higher Secondary – KBP College 2008–2010

Secondary School – Shri Digamber Jain Gurukul 2006–2008 PERSONAL DETAILS

Nationality: Indian

Location: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi

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