Ruel Pautan

Results-driven Supply Chain & Procurement Professional with over 10 years of experience managing end-to-end purchasing, inventory control, international logistics, and warehouse operations. Proven expertise in optimizing procurement workflows, executing cost-effective vendor sourcing, and ensuring import compliance. Adapt at leveraging ERP platforms including SAP, Peachtree, Quick books and Flow Account to drive operational efficiency, maintain high inventory accuracy, and reduce overall supply chain costs.

Supply Chain Supervisor (Procurement & Logistics) - Power Ai Philippines Inc.

(2024-01 - 2026-06)

• Sourcing and identifying reliable suppliers and vendors for Solar materials, equipment, office supplies and logistics.
• Facilitated import logistics by reviewing shipping documentation and processing payment requests for freight forwarders, customs brokers, and international vendors
• Supervised warehouse operations, tracking inbound and outbound deliveries to ensure optimal stock accuracy.
• Conduct comprehensive material request evaluations, establishing competitive pricing through a minimum 3-supplier canvassing process.
• Negotiating prices, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve optimal value for money
• Managing supplier relationships and maintaining a current database of approved vendors
• Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating with project teams to ensure timely delivery of materials
• Utilized internal ERP systems to generate Purchase Orders (POs), Receiving report and process formal payment requests for suppliers.
• Monitor supplier delivery lead times against open POs and execute data-driven inventory level forecasting.
• Coordinate and book localized logistics to ensure efficient distribution networks.

Purchasing Assistant - Filipinas Multi Line Corp.

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Audited internal material requisitions to verify departmental budget allocations and executive sign-offs prior to purchasing.
• Performed market canvassing and cost-benefit analysis for materials and technical services to maximize cost savings.
• Generated, tracked, and managed PO workflows within SAP and Peachtree systems.
• Facilitated import logistics by reviewing shipping documentation and processing payment requests for freight forwarders, customs brokers, and international vendors.
• Tracked supplier compliance and delivery timelines against contractual commitments to maintain operational continuity.

Accounting / Inventory Staff - Suburbia Automotive Ventures Inc.

(2015-01 - 2022-12)

• Managed end-to-end sourcing for automotive components, office equipment, and third-party services.
• Prepared RFQs, evaluated bids, negotiated pricing, and maintained an updated database of qualified vendors.
• Inspected incoming shipments for quantity and quality compliance, documenting discrepancies and managing RMA/returns.
• Led physical inventory counts, reconciled stock records, and maintained warehouse cleanliness and safety standards.
• Monitored and collected corporate accounts receivable, consistently maintaining past-due accounts below the strict corporate target threshold of 8%.
• Maintained a 100% on-time settlement record for corporate liabilities and executed precise financial journal entries into the system

Maintenance Assistant (Part-time) - Bernardo Maintenance Services

(2007-01 - 2014-12)

• Maintained high standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational organization within assigned facilities.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marketing Management - Technological Institute of the Philippines (2009-01 - 2014-12)

Secondary Education - San Bartolome High School (2003-01 - 2007-12)