J. Ilyas Ahmed

Dynamic and results-oriented Operations Manager with extensive experience in high-volume retail environments. Proven expertise in vendor management, inventory control, cost optimization, sales forecasting, wastage reduction, quality assurance, and supply chain management. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, improving turnaround time (TAT), and implementing efficient operational processes.

Strong collaborator with the ability to work closely with stakeholders to enhance product planning and performance (PPP), streamline operations, and deliver measurable business results. Committed to driving operational excellence through innovative solutions that improve efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

SUPPLY CHAIN CO-ORDINATOR - M/s.KASTURI BAI COMPANY - Chidambarram

(2024-02 - 2026-06)

• PURCHASE ORDER APPROVAL.
• TRACING THE GOODS RECEIVED WITH OUT VALID PURCHASE ORDER.
• TRACKING THE GOODS RECEIVED IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE ORDER QUANTITY ISSUED.
• TRACKING OF GOODS RETURNED TO THE SUPPLIERS
• WAREHOUSE VISIT AND OBSERVATION.
• TRACKING THE GRN ISSUED.
• TRACKING OF THE CREDIT NOTES DUE FROM TO SUPPLIERS.
• ROL(RE ORDER LEVEL) REVIEW.
• BIN CARD VERIFICATION.
• AGEING STOCK ANALYSIS
• MONITORING THE LIQUDIATION OF AGEING STOCK.

Purchase Manager - M/s.KASTURI BAI COMPANY - Chidambarram

(2024-02 - 2025-01)

• To Analyze Days of Supply.
• To Analyze Age stock in Shop.
• To Analyze Age stock in Warehouse.
• To Analyze Bundle Stock.
• To Check and Sign Purchase Orders and Indent Forms.
• To Analyze Purchase Clearance.
• To Scrutinizing Bin Cards.
• To Scrutinize Base Stock.
• To Examine ROL.
• To ELect Age Stock Clearance.
• To Examine STR.
• To Analyze Purchase Plans

Manager - M/s. NEWTAMILNADU STEELS - Medavakkam, Chennai

(2023-03 - 2023-09)

Looking after the entire store operations.

SHOWROOM MANAGER - M/s. MUSTAFA GOLD MART - T.Nagar, Chennai

(2021-08 - 2022-03)

• To Ensure a high level of Customer Service
• To Ensure proper stocks are maintained
• To Ensure proper presentation and display of Jewellery
• To give approval for exchange and sales Return
• To Ensure effective control over the cash office operations, and general administration.
• To give approval for showroom staff's late, leave and permission
• To monitor daily sales
• To enforce discipline in the store and report matters of indiscipline to the management
• To Take comparative feedback of price from other major stores
• To aid in the process of recruitment of Sales Associates, etc.,

Manager - M/s. R-ONE STORES - AMBATTUR, Chennai

(2013-09 - 2020-01)

• Performing all the functions required of a manager: providing customer service; ensuring that shelves are fully stocked; and directly overseeing, managing and disciplining lower-level employees.
• Also tracking information about profits and losses and make important decisions about pricing and marketing strategies.
• Also responsible for keeping track of receipts and day-to-day financial

Trainee - Tamil Nadu Wakf Board - Chennai

(2010-02 - 2012-12)

Purchase Co-ordinator - M/s. Naidu Hall The Family Stores

(2008-05 - 2010-01)

• Having done excellent documentation on Business Requirements.
• Experience in working with various tool like which is used for requirements gatherings in business.
• The Data base applications models and reports are programmed with MS Excel to extract corporate information in real time.
• These models include Product information, Brand information, Potential Sales, Lead management, Forecasting and more.
• Analyzed, Planned, Implemented various aspects of the sales and Material department.
• Assisted in the management of a 6 member's team.
• Supported upper management in various business operations.
• Co-ordinated and conducted meetings with the Purchase Department and, through that process gained an understanding of how each purchase personnel functioned from those meetings reporting standards, reporting spread sheets were developed.
• Improved unreliable Management information stream through analysis and modifications of systems.

Assistant Manager - Purchase - M/s. Naidu Hall-Naihaa

(2006-08 - 2008-04)

• Planning of Purchase, stock levels and control of purchase related to stores volumes.
• Analyzing Product trend.
• Preparing MIS reports.
• Classification of Product as ABC.
• Preparing reports of Fast Moving, Slow Moving and Non Moving Products.

Assistant Manager - Purchase - M/s. Mustafa Gold Mart

(2000-10 - 2006-08)

• Carrying out regular visit to understand the market dynamic.
• The detailed specifications for the material are spelt out.
• A suitable source is selected for the supply.
• Rates and terms and conditions of the purchase contract are negotiated and finalised.
• Follow-up is done to ensure prompt delivery of the right quantity and quality of materials

Purchase Staff - M/s. Concrete Builders

(1995-06 - 1999-08)

Purchase: Identifying needs, Developing Vendor, Carrying out Negotiation, Follow - up, Monitoring the Order fulfillment.

MBA - Master of Business Administration - University of Madras

B.Sc. - University of Madras

M.Sc. - RAMALINGA ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

PGDCA - Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications - K'log COMPUTERS

.NET Technologies - MMCC Computer Training Centre

Gandhi Institute of Computers

PGDASTFW - PG DIPLOMA IN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN IN FOUR WHEELER - Indian Institute Of Industry Interaction Education And Research

PGDMTM - PG DIPLOMA IN MATERIALS MANAGEMENT - All India Institute of Management Studies

DIPSYC - DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING - SHREE RAMALINGA ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

DIBA - DIPLOMA IN BASIC ARABIC - ASPIRE COLLEGE OF EXCELLENCE

CIGA - Certificate in Gold and Silver Appraisal - GEM & JEWELLERY TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

PGDSCFC - PG DIPLOMA IN SCHOOL, CORPORATE AND FAMILY COUNSELING - Chennai Counseling Services

CCGPT - CERTIFICATION IN CAREER GUIDANCE PSYCHOMETRY AND COUNSELLING USING CBT