Anil Kumar Dhiman
Operations Manager | Supply Chain & Logistics Leader
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About
Operations Manager with 25+ years of international leadership experience across Canada, UAE, and Qatar, directing operations, supply chain, logistics, and eCommerce fulfillment. Reports directly to CEO and senior leadership on operational performance, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement. Proven track record improving fulfillment capacity, inventory accuracy, and service levels through data-driven decision-making using Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, and Lean Operations principles.
Experience
Operations Manager - Investments Hardware Limited (IHL Canada) - Ontario
(2014-09 - 2026-06)
- Directed end-to-end operations — including distribution centre activities, order management, inventory control, logistics, and eCommerce fulfillment — reporting directly to the CEO on operational performance.
- Led B2B, B2C, retail, and online fulfillment operations, improving order accuracy and reducing fulfillment cycle time.
- Built and maintained Power BI dashboards and KPI reports covering sales performance, profitability, and inventory accuracy, enabling faster leadership decision-making.
- Pioneered afternoon shift implementation and added evening/night shifts during peak periods, increasing fulfillment capacity and reducing order backlog.
- Managed full warehouse operations — receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation — maintaining strong inventory accuracy.
- Ran Shopify eCommerce operations end-to-end, including online order processing, inventory availability, shipping coordination, and returns.
- Managed RMA, returns, warranty claims, and product discrepancy resolution with major vendors — Makita, Milwaukee, Bosch, Metabo, DeWalt, STIHL, and Honda — recovering warranty credits annually.
- Partnered with HR on recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning; managed operational budgets, purchasing approvals, and equipment/resource planning.
- Utilized Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, ERP, WMS, Shopify, and Power BI as core operating systems.
Sales Manager - Unigulf Development LLC - Dubai, UAE
(2012-11 - 2014-06)
- Managed sales operations, customer accounts, order processing, and logistics coordination across GCC markets, growing the account base and regional revenue.
- Coordinated with suppliers, contractors, distributors, and logistics partners to ensure on-time order fulfillment across the region.
- Managed HVAC, refrigeration, and insulation product portfolio, including Rockwool, AFICO, Gulf-O-Flex, Maksal Copper Pipes & Fittings, HARP Refrigerants, Harris Brazing Rods, and GARMCO Aluminum Cladding.
- Supported pricing, quotations, inventory planning, and procurement coordination, improving quote turnaround time and customer win rate.
Manager – Operations & Sales - Al Shirawi Group — Leminar Air Conditioning Division - Dubai, UAE / Qatar
(2001-03 - 2012-03)
- Managed operations, warehouse, logistics, procurement, inventory control, and sales support for HVAC distribution serving contractors, consultants, dealers, and project customers.
- Managed HVAC systems and equipment lines, including Air Handling Units, Ventilation Systems, Acoustic Solutions, Ductwork, and Fire & Life Safety Systems, representing brands such as Rheem, Copeland, KIMMCO, Mueller USA, WEICCO, and Hunter.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised operations teams, improving productivity and service quality metrics over an 11-year tenure.
- Managed supplier coordination, inventory planning, order execution, and delivery schedules across multiple locations and markets.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com - University of Mumbai (1998)
DIPLOMAS
Diploma in Materials Management Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Inventory Control & Warehouse Management Diploma in Warehouse Management & Logistics Warehouse & Logistics Operations Diploma in Operations Management Operations & Business Management Diploma in Business Administration Business Administration Diploma in Computer Applications Aptech Diploma in Computerized Financial Accounting Tally
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt Fundamentals Microsoft OneDrive / Office 365Operations & Project Management WHMIS Workplace Health & Safety Business Analysis OSHA Fire Protection & Prevention Business Operations Support DOT Hazmat Transportation Awareness HR Analytics HubSpot CRM Hiring & Onboarding Practices Microsoft Power BI Basics of Manual Handling in the Workplace Advanced Microsoft Excel
SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY
ERP / WMS / Operations: Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Informix Microsoft Dynamics NAV WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)Oracle ERP / E-Business Suite ERP Functional Testing & UAT
Fulfillment & Fleet:Order Management Systems Geotab GPS Fleet Tracking Barcode / RF Scanning Systems ADP Payroll Shopify B2B / B2C eBay / PayPal
Business & Analytics: Microsoft Power BI Salesforce CRM Advanced Microsoft Excel HubSpot CRM Microsoft Office 365 / Teams / SharePoint Business Intelligence & KPI Reporting