Biju John

Work History

United Warehousing and Distribution Services

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

08.2020 - Current

Manages kingdom-wide warehouse operations for United Group of Companies within 6 warehouses and over 200 employees
Plans and executes the warehouse operations in close coordination with corporate management
Warehouse HR management, including manpower recruitment and administration
Develop and implement safety and quality programs and fully responsible for internal and third-party audits (BRC, DQMP, etc.)
Manages inventory of group companies – receiving, storing and distribution
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations
Warehouse resource management and cost containment through strict control of petty cash expenses, overtime, etc. Efficient procurement deals with contractors in outsourcing manpower, warehouse facilities, vehicles
Work closely with General Manager on forecasting, budgeting and reporting to ensure efficiency

United Warehousing and Distribution Services

Al Khobar, Eastern Province

05.2011 - 07.2020

Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions
Supervised daily operations with a team of over 200 employees within 6 warehouses across Saudi Arabia
Successfully completed BRC and DQMP audits with "A" grade
Implemented Warehouse Management System (WMS - Infor) from scratch in 3 warehouses across Kingdom
Trained employees on HACCP and other operational field
Ensured stock levels are managed and controlled effectively (FEFO / FIFO) - 99% accuracy rate achieved
Scheduled work & rotas to meet fluctuations in staffing levels & workloads
Produced incident and performance reports for senior managers

United Trading Company

Jeddah, Western Province

12.2000 - 04.2011

Accountable for monitoring the preparation of delivery schedules, controlling daily deliveries to customers, and inter-branch transfers
Overall responsibility for managing the loading and offloading of normal and refrigerated fleets
Implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to smoothen operational flows
Evaluating inventory and reporting to management regarding new requirements, overstock, near expiry, and others for the branches throughout the Kingdom
Responsible for all vehicles & their maintenance
Planning procurement of spare parts for vehicles as required and securing contracts with various suppliers and agencies for the repair and maintenance
Negotiating with agencies for procurement of outsourced manpower