Shomu Joseph
Grantham
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proven track record in strategic procurement and logistics at BASF FZE, achieving a 15% enhancement in operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong leadership skills by fostering team coordination and utilizing SAP expertise to ensure seamless project execution. Known for delivering significant cost reductions while upholding high supplier standards and compliance. Aiming to further drive operational excellence in a challenging role.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Stock Investigator
Brakes Bros
Grantham
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed stock control operations in collaboration with warehouse personnel, sales, and finance teams.
- Optimized stock transfer workflows with SAP-based logistic documentation.
- Handled orders for transferring stock to multiple UK depots.
- Resolved inventory discrepancies through detailed analysis.
- Execute periodic checks alongside unplanned audits.
Customer Assistant
TESCO Extra
Bangor
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided seamless and tailored experiences for customers during checkout.
- Managed inventory updates through efficient replenishment processes.
- Manually condensing stock and handling products with care to maintain product quality
- Being knowledgeable about the products and services in store and helping customers by giving great natural service
Operation Manager
The Habitat Interiors
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Develop quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objective
- Lead and motivate subordinates to advance employee engagement develop a high performing managerial team
- Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission
- Make quality investing decisions to advance the business and increase profits
- Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics
- Analyse problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth
- Maintain a deep knowledge of the markets and industry
- Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements
Regional Procurement officer
BASF FZE
01.2011 - 05.2019
- Designed and executed procurement strategies for Procurement Hub Middle East region.
- Streamlined expense negotiations for items beyond the scope of existing contracts.
- Maintained adherence to supplier standards and compliance.
- Assisted Global and Regional Buyers in strategic pricing initiatives and procurement forecasting.
- Offered expertise on compliance, strategy, negotiation, and buyer contracts within the region.
- Liaised with project management team on capital investment initiatives.
- Enhanced operational processes to boost efficiency.
- Monitored supplier engagements, implementing quality assurance measures to guarantee timely deliveries
- Streamlined inventory ordering processes and optimized warehouse management using advanced software solutions, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency
- Coordinated with Finance team to ensure timely payment of invoices within specified payment terms
Logistics Coordinator
BASF Construction Chemicals UAE LLC
11.2007 - 12.2010
- Managed admixture supply chain across UAE, Oman & Qatar, implementing logistical planning software to forecast demand
- Streamlined document creation processes using automated logistics management software for precise and timely outputs
- Coordinated real-time monitoring systems to track fleet performance and maintain delivery schedules with 98% on-time completion rate
Procurement and Logistics Coordinator
Gulf Films
11.2005 - 10.2007
- Coordinated bundling of procurement requirements across multiple cinema locations, utilizing advanced logistics software for precision ordering
- Monitored supplier engagements, implementing quality assurance measures to guarantee timely deliveries
- Streamlined inventory ordering processes and optimized warehouse management using advanced software solutions, resulting in a 15% increase in efficiency
- Coordinated with Finance team to ensure timely payment of invoices within specified payment terms
- Negotiated and secured contracts with 30+ new suppliers, reducing procurement costs by 25% while ensuring timely delivery of critical materials and maintaining an average stock level above 95% to support uninterrupted operations
Administration Assistant
J&J Sourcing
Delhi
05.2004 - 10.2005
- Liaise with Government and other statutory departments
- Mail Administration; Handling International & Domestic Couriers
- Arranging Meeting & Maintaining Office Assets
- Travel Administration; Arranging Visa, Flight tickets, Hotel reservation & other travel documents
- Transportation Administration; Negotiating with service providers for better rates and services
- Maintaining Attendance and Leave Records
- Trouble Shooting; Server, Computers, Printers, and Scanners etc
National Coordinator for E-commerce Project
PeoplLink
New Delhi
01.2001 - 04.2004
- Conducting Workshops & Training Programs for grass root level Handicrafts producers how to use IT Technology
- Creating & Maintaining E-Commerce websites for grass root level Handicrafts producers
Education
Bachelor of Commerce Degree - Income Tax Law and Practise
University of Calicut
Kerala, India01.1999
High School Diploma -
Don Bosco High School
Kerala, India05-1993
Skills
- Effective Listening
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Proficient in Computer Applications
- SAP Proficiency
- Customer Engagement
- Effective Leadership
- Team Coordination Skills
- Effective Issue Resolution
- Effective Time Management
- Strategic Issue Resolution
Accomplishments
- Successful in completing SAP , User Acceptance Test for Middle East and north African regional offices in time with 100 % accuracy.
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Stock Investigator
Brakes Bros
01.2023 - 02.2025
Customer Assistant
TESCO Extra
05.2022 - 10.2022
Operation Manager
The Habitat Interiors
06.2019 - 03.2022
Regional Procurement officer
BASF FZE
01.2011 - 05.2019
Logistics Coordinator
BASF Construction Chemicals UAE LLC
11.2007 - 12.2010
Procurement and Logistics Coordinator
Gulf Films
11.2005 - 10.2007
Administration Assistant
J&J Sourcing
05.2004 - 10.2005
National Coordinator for E-commerce Project
PeoplLink
01.2001 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Commerce Degree - Income Tax Law and Practise
University of Calicut
High School Diploma -
Don Bosco High School
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