Administrative Assistant- Purchasing & Inventory
Punjab Milk Foods Inc. (Nanak Foods) – Surrey, BC
Feb 2024 – Present
- Maintained 98%+ inventory accuracy through daily monitoring and reconciliation.
- Managed procurement of raw/packaging materials by issuing over 250 purchase orders monthly.
- Monitored supplier performance and maintained optimal stock based on consumption forecasts.
- Negotiated with logistics carriers and reduced pickup rates by 18%, optimizing transportation costs.
- Oversaw supplier communications, ensuring timely deliveries and reducing delays by 20%.
- Developed monthly consumption reports and dashboards to support procurement planning.
Inventory, Logistics & Import/Export Coordinator
Backet Group of Companies – Ajman, UAE
Nov 2018 – Mar 2024
- Handled import/export documentation and container clearance for international shipments across UAE, India, and China.
- Liaised with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and port authorities to ensure 100% on-time clearance.
- Managed inventory of 200+ SKUs, achieving a 99.9% accuracy rate through routine cycle counts.
- Negotiated freight rates with shipping lines, reducing inbound/outbound transportation costs by 22%.
- Streamlined warehouse layout and materials flow, improving picking efficiency by 30%.
- Reduced inventory holding costs by 15% through accurate forecasting and lean inventory practices.
- Oversaw inventory movement and implemented ERP-based tracking for traceability and compliance.
Procurement & Inventory Assistant
Sky International Interiors Decors – Ajman, UAE
Apr 2016 – Nov 2018
- Coordinated procurement of construction and interior design materials for 50+ concurrent projects.
- Reduced procurement delays by 20% through effective vendor follow-ups and stock planning.
- Conducted inventory audits and maintained 97% stock accuracy across multiple project sites.
- Generated purchase requisitions and negotiated pricing with local vendors, saving AED 100,000+ annually.
- Supported project timelines by ensuring 100% material availability before execution phases.
Inventory & Operations Analyst
Arohan Foods Pvt. Ltd. – Assam, India
Apr 2014 – Nov 2015
- Managed procurement and stock of raw materials and ingredients, processing 50+ purchase orders/month.
- Reduced production downtime by 15% through improved inventory forecasting and material flow.
- Ensured 100% documentation accuracy for inbound/outbound inventory.
- Increased output by 10% by optimizing stock allocation across production lines.
- Maintained daily logs for material usage and inventory trends, supporting monthly KPI reporting.