Vikram Sharma

Address: PO box 51585, Dubai, UAE

Email: svikram.78@gmail.com; Contact: +971 55 7310411

Middle Management: Inventory Control Supply Chain Operations

Accomplished professional with over 17 years of experience across diverse organizations in Middle East, seeking

challenging managerial assignments with a reputed organization.

Core Competencies include…

Inventory Management

�� JD Edwards (ERP) �� FFooccuuss (ERP)�� Management

Executive Summary

� Inventory Control: Skilled in monitoring inventory on day to day basis, making promotion for near expiry and over one

year goods. Conduct stock takes on quarterly basis, manage in-out transactions; control over stock situation based on

FIFO (First In – First Out) System

� Operations Management: Proven ability in optimizing organizational performance using quality assurance, systems

analysis, development including professional standards and best practices; working with diverse departments in

management of day to day operations and accomplishment of business targets

� Other Attributes: Motivated and goal driven with a strong work ethics, consistently striving for improvement coupled

with excellent administrative aptitude with an eye for detail and the commitment to offer quality work. A strong team

leader /player, training, guiding and motivating teams of professionals towards maximum productivity. Possess good

knowledge in dealing with Gulf countries

Professional Experience

Yellow Flower FZC �� September 2014 till date

Supply Chain Space & In-Store Communications Analyst/Inventory Controller / Business Analyst

Accomplishments:

� Acquired significant exposure in day to day functioning of business operations including international wok cultures across

countries like UAE, Kuwait and Oman

� Successfully managed wholesale/ retail operation of major apparel branded products like – Jockey and Cottny

� Catered to brands like Hanes, Jockey, Lux, Cottny, Louise Philip, Van Heusen, and Peter England in the

Garments division.

� Bring down Inventory from 24M to 18M in Just six Months without effective Business.

Responsibilities:

Retail Sale Analyst (Jockey USA)

• Independently analyzes data to support the sales management process that improved business results of sales,

distribution, profitability and brand share growth.

• Developed best practices used to monitor trends, measure sales results, and performance impact.

• Utilized a variety of syndicated and internal data to track, analyze and communicate category/brand insight,

dynamics, and sales trends to make recommendations to best drive results for Pilgrims and their clients.

• Setup ARS to insure maximum sale and minimize Inventory loss (Store wise)

Inventory & Supply Chain:

� Involved in preparing/ maintaining records of inventory, compiling/ issuing inventory reports to the management

� Render support to preparing/ loading shipping. Investigated inventory shortages and discrepancies

� Post weights and shipping charges. Collaborate with sales representatives, customers and other members of the

warehouse based on business/ operational requirements

� Evaluate inventory counts and ensure balance accuracy

Supply Chain

� Collaborate with procurement managers and buyers in selecting products aligned to market dynamics

� Involved in negotiating and managing contracts with suppliers, distribution centers and retailers for obtaining goods

based on requirements

� Use software for monitoring shipments and stock levels. Follow up with retailers in maintaining delivery schedules

� Optimize resource utilization and streamline processes like selecting transportation way / routes, combining shipments,

consolidating warehousing and distribution for enhancing supply chain networks

� Prepare/ present forecasts and inventories for reports to the company's management team

� Develop supply chain models to facilitate discussions with customers

� Appraise vendor manufacturing ability through on-site visits and measurements.

� Coordinate activities related to recruitment, training and managing team of supply chain staff

� Spearhead activities in the accounts receivable function. Manage collection activities sending follow-up inquiries,

negotiating with past due accounts, keeping track of cash receipts and referring accounts to collection agencies

Operational:

� Interact with suppliers/ customers/ buyer team pertaining to order and delivery. Prepare purchase order requisition and

receiving goods in the system

� Monitor cost factor. Report to directors about status of inventory / sales / cost cutting / promotions and other required

reports

� Prepare shipping schedules in coordination with shipping agents, buyers and suppliers, evaluating stock status and stock

movement including export related invoicing/ documents

� Assist the auditor in conducting internal and external audits

Al Maya Group, Dubai - UAE �� Feb 2009 – Mar 2014

Inventory Analyst/Buyer/Sales Coordinator/Supply Chain

Accomplishments:

� Rated as Best Employee of the year by Al Maya Group, Dubai in 2004,2005,2006,2010

� Acquired significant exposure in day to day functioning of business operations including international wok cultures across

countries like UAE, Kuwait and Oman

� Successfully managed wholesale/ retail operation of major apparel branded products like – Carters, Champion, Dim

� Catered to brands like Hanes, Byford, DIM, Police, Dollar, Carters, Champion, Uno, Louise Philip, Van Heusen,

Peter England in the Garments division.

Responsibilities:

Inventory & Warehouse Management

� Spearheaded team efforts in managing 12000+ SKU’s encompassing sales, margin, sales/ margin V/s on-hand inventory

analysis

� Evaluated stock movement and stock levels for using relative data in planning. Identified discrepancies in stock

quantities, packaging, quality and pricing

� Interacted with relevant divisions in managing shelf life of items, promoting Zero/ Slow moving items

� Calculated cost of receivable goods in the system. Optimized stock levels to ensure product availability

� Define/ implemented operational standards for staff. Collaborated with accounts department in implementing various

cost control measures

� Involved in planning, coordinating and monitoring receipt, order assembly and dispatch of goods

� Updated stock control system and inventories. Assisted auditors with inventory related queries

� Collaborated with the buyer team pertaining to short products

Accounts Receivables

� Managed daily cash receipts, banking and maintained collection record

� Followed up with local and G.C.C. customers for payment

� Set up recovery system and implemented collection efforts

� Assessed customer accounts details for non payments, delay payment and other irregularities

Sales Coordination

� Interacted with suppliers and customers pertaining to order and delivery

� Liaised with internal/ external auditors with regards to inventory and stock management

� Prepared/ processed staff salaries including incentive and commissions for sales executives

Administrative Functions

� Prepared & presented various status reports using JD Edwards (ERP) to the senior management to enable effective

decision making

� Groomed/ mentored team members in providing superior service quality and accomplishing business objectives

� Enhanced client satisfaction by effectively resolving queries, complaints, grievances and disputes

Education

� B.Sc. , Rajasthan University, Jaipur(Rajasthan), India 1998

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� Diploma in Computer Application, from IIQM, Jaipur(Rajasthan), India 1997

Personal Details

� Date of Birth : 6th June 1978

� Languages Known : English, Hindi

� Nationality : Indian

� Passport No. : G4436064

~ References Available Upon Request ~