Isaac Arinana
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Highly experienced and results-driven professional seeking a career opportunity as a Purchasing and Logistics Manager. Eager to take on a leadership role in Purchasing and Logistics, contributing to the company's portfolio and providing support to the Purchasing team. With over 8 years of comprehensive experience in managing end-to-end operations in Purchasing and Logistics, I have a proven track record of success. Expertise includes supplier evaluation, price negotiation, arranging freight quotes and bookings (FCL/LCL), and problem-solving. Possesses excellent communication skills, well-developed leadership abilities, and thrives in a team environment across different departments even under pressure.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
PURCHASING and LOGISTICS MANAGER
TCI NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
05.2018 - Current
- Forecast and demand planning supply of plastics manufacturing plant stock requirements and creating purchase orders across different categories of sourcing plastic raw materials/cartons/ labels/ Master batches from multiple suppliers both overseas and NZ suppliers
- All suppliers are reviewed each month and all orders are placed as per the calendar schedule and remain with budget
- Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective
- Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors
- Maintain and review contracts with existing suppliers
- Organise RFQ/RFI/RFP from key suppliers
- Organise material / Masterbatch / Labels / cartons samples for testing to meet QA standards and customer requirements
- Set monthly and annual stock level targets to meet and controlled through purchasing reports, stock forecast reports and purchasing budgets
- All purchase order ETA's are updated and accurate and inform production, sales and Inwards teams after receiving confirmation from vendors
- Update Bill of Materials when required
- Cost pricing data management- creating and maintaining supplier price files
- Maintain stock level at 3 x monthly cost of goods sold
- Ensure stock level covers 95% of Sales orders
- Customer back orders are viewed and acted upon daily
- Make sure supply all normally stocked back orders with one month of customer order received
- For new projects work closely with CEO, sales and marketing teams
- Communicate with carriers for all Imports and Export containers
- Manage all activities in warehouse, including inbound, outbound, inventory management and export documentation
- Handling enquiries on shipping times, methods and costs across several freight suppliers
- Exploring best cost and time options for both LCL and FCL shipments
- Manage all domestic and international transportation and distribution of products
- Perform regular stock takes for all raw materials and finished products to match accurate figures on the ERP system
- Approved and certified Transitional Facility Operator (Ministry of Primary Industries)
- Maintain and update pricelist of all vendors and review KPI's
- Ongoing supplier reviews for existing and new vendors -MOQ, quality, supplier DIFOT and improve lead times
- Manage/ Train and supervise both Inward & Outward departments
- Prepare and plan for annual stock take in March involving all departments for smooth run
- Update system to reflect Inventory is accurate
- Work closely with CEO, Managing Director, Production Manager, Sales, Inwards / Outwards, QA, Tool room and Accounts departments
PURCHASING MANAGER
SULCO TOOLS LIMITED
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Manage entire range of Tool & Equipment vendors for purchasing from both NZ and overseas suppliers
- Involve in forecasting to supply demand of sales requirements
- Manage inventory levels always to be maintained to meet KPI's
- Preparing sales and back order reports using Excel using vlooks and placing orders accordingly
- Organise RFQ/RFP from vendors, after placing orders update prices on the system from supplier Pro-forma Invoice
- Tracking inbound shipments of LCL/FCL/ Air Freights to ensure on time delivery that coordinates with supplier ship date
- Before receipting the stock thorough check of quality and stock received
- Preparing costing reports for the orders received from Overseas and updated GSP on ERP system on approval from Director
- Supporting for NPD projects within product requirement in terms of organising samples
- Handling phone orders from sales representatives and placing orders from local suppliers
- Responsible for stock take and inventory management in warehouse/ showroom and 30 tool vans
- Review and improve processes and performances as well as working with suppliers to implement new solutions
- Develop long term relationship agreement with year on year performance reviews
- Identify , evaluate new potential suppliers, negotiate on price and performance
- Regular update in weekly meeting with key internal stakeholders updating about supply issues and identifying risk management strategies
PURCHASING ASSISTANT/DESPATCH
YACHT LIFE LINE
08.2012 - 11.2014
- Taking phone orders for sales of new and re-supply kits
- Updating status of the kits with customers through phone and emails
- Regular updates of the kits to Sales and Account Managers
- Purchase stock and ensure that there is sufficient stock for orders
- Quarterly stock takes of all the categories (Regular meds/ DG meds/ IV)
- Manage the full end-to-end transactions for walk-in customers
- Process orders that are sent from customers (both internal and external)
- Booking Air freights and couriers for local and overseas clients
- Preparation shipping documents for ships and vessels
- Preparation of certificate of compliance
- Preparing manuals for the various kits and also get the manuals ready for training
- Ensure that orders are shipped to customers on time and in full
- Perform online order of medicines and medical equipment's from the suppliers
- Manufacture new kits per documented customer specification
- Disassemble, inspect, repair and repack kits per documented customer specification
- Perform assembly and repair functions in a manner consistent with required production, quality and documentation standards of operation
- Familiar with and able to articulate principles of the organization's Quality Management System
- Initiates and/or participates in response to quality related documents
- Ensure all production and stock data into the 'Central' database
- Maintain all client information which may be encountered either directly or indirectly while in the performance of the job in strict confidence in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and/or any other pertinent confidentiality regulations
Education
Diploma - Computers
Newton College of Business And Technology
Auckland, New Zealand07-2007
Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor of Technology
Berhampur University
03-2004
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- NETSUITE
- GREENTREE
- SERENADE
- Windows 10
- Purchase order management
- Vendor negotiation
- Cost analysis
- Inventory management
- Forecasting demand
- Supply chain management
- Team leadership
- Supplier relationship management
- Materials management
- Demand forecasting
- Supplier negotiation
- Vendor sourcing
Software Technical Skills
- Fluent use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- ERP/MRP Software - SAP, NETSUITE, GREENTREE, SERENADE
- Ability to work in Windows 10 Operating systems.
Immigration Status
Citizen of New Zealand (NZ Passport)
Contact Details
+64 21 080 80275,
isaacarinana@yahoo.co.nz
Seek Profile
https://www.seek.co.nz/profile/isaac-arinana-tY0ZLwX5A1
Linkedin Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-arinana-0244a051/
Personal Information
Citizen of New Zealand
Purchasing Key Achievements
- Most recent achievement - We used to buy the hardware (Timber) for NZ supplier. I have initiated and stepped up with Proactive attitude looking for new overseas supplier. Overall outcome quality we received is excellent and price I have saved up-to NZ$170K.
- Excellent skills in price negotiation / stock management / freight management.
- After reviewing supplier performance successfully reduced costs on the products and freight costs for both locally and overseas suppliers.
- Implemented procedures and protocols for benefit of the organisation.
- Logical and Analytics thinking and implementing the process.
- Extensive skills in Purchasing/ Logistics/ Supply Chain/ Inventory and stock control experience for over 7+ years.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
PURCHASING and LOGISTICS MANAGER
TCI NEW ZEALAND LIMITED
05.2018 - Current
PURCHASING MANAGER
SULCO TOOLS LIMITED
01.2014 - 05.2018
PURCHASING ASSISTANT/DESPATCH
YACHT LIFE LINE
08.2012 - 11.2014
Diploma - Computers
Newton College of Business And Technology
Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor of Technology
Berhampur University
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