Bhaskar Pradhan
Auckland,Epsom
Summary
Proactive Purchasing Manager helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Territory Manager
Energizer Battery
01.2024 - Current
- Established successful account relationships by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.
- Analyzed sales data to identify areas for territory improvement and implemented strategies to maximize sales growth.
- Worked with vendors and suppliers to support timely delivery of products and services.
- Researched competitor activity and used findings to develop sales growth strategies.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
Buyer Manager
PAK'nSAVE Royal Oak
04.2021 - Current
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Documented purchasing information in SAP to maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Standardized inventory quarterly reporting and analysis and instituted corrective action for close-outs and out-of-stock items to keep inventory records current.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favourable contracts.
- Collaborated with buyers for special events and seasonal promotions to maintain adequate product stock and drive sales.
- Led procurement team by training staff and overseeing purchasing decisions.
- Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
- Identified opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
- Developed and tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and cost savings.
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
Inventory Controller
PAK'nSAVE Royal Oak
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Completed stock inventories to identify and address issues negatively impacting controls.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Budgeted and forecasted inventory needs incorporating sales trends and customer demand.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Managed inventory control for high-volume warehouses with accurate, timely stock replenishment.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
Accounting Assistant Intern
Body Corporate Administration
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Reconciled balance sheet figures in SAP and sought assistance to reduce errors.
- Gained knowledge of accounting principles and standards and general business practices to evaluate financial data and transactions.
- Received, reviewed and verified validity and completeness of appropriation, accounting and financial data.
- Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ04.2019
Bachelor of Accountancy -
Ranchi University
India04.2014
Skills
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Improvement Plans
- Operational Efficiency
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Inventory Counts
- Manage Inventory
- Accounting Records
- Customer Experience
- Customer Loyalty
- Investment Strategy
- Working with Vendors
- Professional Relationships
- Manage Budgets
- Procurement Expertise
- Track Market Changes
- Client Satisfaction
- Control Costs
- Negotiate Price
- Purchasing Planning
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- 2nd position, Foodstuffs buyer excellence award 2022.
Certification
- Certified in Retailing and Retail Operations Level 4 , Foodstuffs (6 months)
- Certified in Xero
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Nepali
Native or Bilingual
Reference
· Philp Leveanasiga – 0241536368
Email- philp@bodycorpadmin.co.nz (BCA)
·Michael Van Brink (Owner) PAK'n SAVE Royal Oak -021797218
Timeline
Territory Manager
Energizer Battery
01.2024 - Current
Buyer Manager
PAK'nSAVE Royal Oak
04.2021 - Current
Inventory Controller
PAK'nSAVE Royal Oak
01.2020 - 04.2021
Accounting Assistant Intern
Body Corporate Administration
01.2019 - 12.2020
Graduate Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
Manukau Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Accountancy -
Ranchi University
- Certified in Retailing and Retail Operations Level 4 , Foodstuffs (6 months)
- Certified in Xero
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