V i ja y a k u ma r Ka l i m u t h u .

(+968)90980880
vijimba1109@gmail.com

Profile:

Procurement Specialist with considerable experience in Supply Chain & Logistics; with hands on
experience in the MENA region. Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate with suppliers
along with focus on profit building strategies and reducing Operational costs.

Skills:

 Strong math, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

 Detail-oriented team player, possessing strong interpersonal, negotiation skills.
 Multi facet experience & expertise: Logistics & Supply Chain Management.
 Budget administration & Distribution Management
 Logistics / Materials Handling
 Inventory Control Processes
 Conversant with global Standards: ISO, API, OSHA.
 Familiar with usual business suites: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
 Exhaustive knowledge of markets and commodities in the oil and gas sector.

Accomplishments & Experience:

January 2013- Till date

Procurement & Purchase Lead, Oilfield Inspection Services, Oman.
(OIS is contracted to the Petroleum Development of Oman & Occidental for the provision of OCTG Inspection Services).

 Overseeing the Supply Chain & Logistics Management and managing the complete end to end
procurement processes.
 Supporting company operations with an uninterrupted flow of materials to help keep a minimum
inventory.
 Establish standards and prepare bid procurement documents to solicit bids and contracts for the
purchase/lease of materials and services.
 Participate in prequalification of suppliers and evaluation of commercial bids.
 Preparation of negotiation strategies and procurement negotiations as appropriate.
 Oversee all inventory and equipment purchases, identifying areas of potential savings.
 Conduct evaluation of proposals, offers and bids in accordance with internal policy while selecting
the best supplier in accordance with requirements.
 Assure suppliers deliver materials and services in accordance with standard of price, time, quantity
and quality agreed upon.
 Ensure all Contracts and Purchase Order close-out is undertaken in a timely manner, including the
resolution.

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 Ensure that all purchasing activities are carried out in accordance to the organization’s purchasing
guidelines and procedure.
 Conducts research to identify and support cost saving opportunities utilizing purchasing strategies
including total cost analysis, identification and validation of vendors, strategic Sourcing, and
enforcement of purchasing policies.
 Acquired a robust network of regional supplier’s base for commodities, in order to minimize the cost
of procurement and eventually minimize the overall production delays (NPT).

April 2011- December 2012

Import & Export Sea-Air Operations Supervisor, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics LLC, Dubai.
(Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Germany. Air freight, Contract logistics, Customs Brokerage, Road
Freight and Sea Freight and Sea-Air Global)

 Handling FCL & LCL Import Sea Cargo clearances, rate quotations and coordinating transport
independently.
 FCL container booking with shipping lines as well as container release. HBL & MBL preparing with
shipping lines.
 Preparation of export documents (Delivery advice, Commercial Invoice and Packing list, HS code
Summary etc.)
 Handling Cross trade shipments and Hellmann through network shipments worldwide.
 Releasing DO and Knowledge of ATA from Calogi for all Air shipments.
 E Mirsal-II , hands on experience in Sea & Air all kinds of customs declaration processing for all
shipments Local market, Transit In, Transit Out, Internal Transfer, GCC Declaration, Transshipment
and ROW bill of entries in E Mirsal-II.
 Notifying Suppliers on short-shipped, over supplied and faulty items received and taking the
necessary action.
 Arranging transportation for all delivery's inside UAE & GCC and container clearance from UAE
ports.
 Ensure effective and timely implementation of all Logistics daily operational goals inclusive of
Shipping functions and Inventory Management.
 Overall Co-ordination between warehouses, accounts and Sales Team on orders requisition and
product specifications for the all Key accounts.
 Expediting/routine follow up on status of goods to ensure that suppliers meet delivery promises
 Job Opening and estimate cost booking in Hellogic & Citrix and maintaining a customs entry
tracking sheet for customs entries.
 Handling wide range of industries including Automotive, Construction, Consumer Electronics,
Computers, FMCG, Food & Beverages, Medical & Health Care, Ship spares, Oil & Gas shipments.

February 2010- March 2011

Logistics Operation Supervisor (Kellogg Brown & Root Services-KBR Project) Hellmann
Worldwide Logistics LLC, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai.
(Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Germany. Air freight, Contract logistics, Customs Brokerage, Road Freight and Sea Freight and
Sea-Air Global Leaders)

 Responsible for monitoring complete warehouse activities including but not limited to receiving,
picking and dispatch as well as ensuring smooth flow of operations.
 Ensure accurate and timely preparation, processing, distribution and retention of all necessary
reports and records regarding warehouse operations. Must ensure accurate billing and invoicing is
compliant with company standards.
 Preparing and maintaining records and reports of Inbound and Outbound shipments.
 Handling FCL & LCL Import Cargo clearances, payments, rate quotations and coordinating transport
independently for KBR customers.
 Enter the material and stock report into system using E&P LFS-400(WMS) software.
 Receiving shipment from different as per the fresh intake plan and updating bill of entry in WMS.
 Coordinate with shipping department for daily shipment plan as well as responsible for Non-Stock
and X Stock.
 Continuously monitor the performance and activities of the warehouse through the use of KPIs,
with a primary focus on cost controls.
 Supervising OS&D and QA/QC materials and reporting to the Project Manager.

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 Preparing list of OS&D through WMS coordinating with suppliers for timely supply of stocks to
ensure zero down time.
 Supervise and coordinate activities of workers concerned with ordering, receiving, storing and
inventorying.
 One on one spot interaction with clients, KBR and customs officers (where necessary) for trouble
shooting and facilitation.
 Maintain an effective operation that minimizes cost and ensures optimal space utilization.
 Communicate with customers and maintain a close relationship to ensure goals are being met.

May 2007- April 2008

Operation Executive, TTL Shipping & Logistics LLC Dubai.
(TTL Provide Services Include Air Freight, Sea Freight, Project Cargo Handling, Ocean Transportation of Heavy Lift Project Cargo)

June 2006- May 2009

Purchase & Logistics Coordinator, B2B Logistics LLC, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai.
(B2B Provide Services include Clearing, Forwarding, and Warehousing & Agents)

Education:

 July 2002, Masters Business Administration, Bharathidasan University, India

 July 2000, Bachelors, Chemistry, Bharathidasan University, India

Personal Details:

Date of Birth: 27th June 1980

Marital Status : Married
Passport Details: T0680862

REFERENCES: References from employers available on request.