GOPALAKRISHNAN NAGAIYAH
RIYADH ,SAUDI ARABIA
Summary
Throughout my varied professional background, which includes more than 25 years of experience in the Middle East and India. As a Material and Logistic Coordinator, I have accumulated experience in managing a range of assignments, including managing shutdown and maintenance projects, subcontractor management for EPC projects, and material inspection with customers. Ability to operate both independently and in a group. My greatest asset is my breadth of knowledge in material management at a reasonable cost, which includes international logistics of shipping, customs clearing, and imports of both local and foreign shipments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Materials Co-ordinator
Saudi Electricity
Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
09.2015 - Current
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure prompt delivery of materials.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication for seamless work operations.
- Monitored market trends, facilitating better purchasing decisions.
- Liaised with warehouse staff, leading to improved process efficiency.
- Organised storage areas for optimal space usage and easy access to materials.
- Reduced procurement times by streamlining material ordering processes.
- Played an active role in supply chain management for greater productivity.
- Conducted regular stock checks to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Updated inventory records, resulting in reduced discrepancies.
- Established efficient tracking system for improved inventory control.
- Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
- Tracked storage levels and controlled stock to meet supplier requirements and fulfill contract terms.
- Reviewed purchasing, storage and distribution practices in line of industry advancements.
- Planned logistics across international boundaries to reliably meet delivery requirements.
- Spearheaded contract negotiation to obtain favourable terms for quality, cost and delivery requirements.
Procurement & Logistic Co-Ordinator
Bwe India Pvt Ltd / STF ITALY
Tamil Nadu, INDIA
04.2011 - 08.2015
- Reviewing technical and commercial evaluations for placing purchase orders.
- Managed logistics of company events, resulting in smooth operations.
- Liaised with external parties to ensure seamless project execution.
- Coordinated project tasks for successful and timely completion.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favourable terms.
- Answered phone calls and responded to emails from clients.
- Addressed customer complaints and resolved issues.
- Coordinated project meetings, documenting key action items and decisions.
- Scheduled meetings to discuss progress of projects and tasks.
Materials & Logistic Co-ordinator
Sembawang Shipyard
Singapore , Singapore
06.2009 - 12.2010
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favourable terms.
- Managed logistics of company events, resulting in smooth operations.
- Coordinated project tasks for successful and timely completion.
- Assisted in budget preparation and financial planning procedures.
- Answered phone calls and responded to emails from clients.
- Addressed customer complaints and resolved issues.
- Coordinated project meetings, documenting key action items and decisions.
Materials Co-ordinator for MEP
Dubai Healthcare City
Dubai , UAE
10.2007 - 05.2009
- Maintained all project documentation, guaranteeing accuracy and accessibility.
- Coordinated project tasks for successful and timely completion.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favourable terms.
- Assisted in budget preparation and financial planning procedures.
- Created detailed schedules to streamline work processes.
- Troubleshot potential problems before escalation, preventing major disruptions.
- Managed logistics of company events, resulting in smooth operations.
- Answered phone calls and responded to emails from clients.
- Trained and assigned tasks to team members.
- Scheduled meetings to discuss progress of projects and tasks.
- Build and maintained strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders.
Materials Co-ordinator
DEWA & ADEWA
Dubai & Abu Dhabi , UAE
09.2006 - 09.2006
- Monitored market trends, facilitating better purchasing decisions.
- Implemented new supplier sourcing strategies for cost savings.
- Organised storage areas for optimal space usage and easy access to materials.
- Handled customs documentation, eliminating possible delays due to compliance issues.
- Updated inventory records, resulting in reduced discrepancies.
- Established efficient tracking system for improved inventory control.
- Trained new members of the team, improving overall department performance.
- Reduced procurement times by streamlining material ordering processes.
- Conducted regular stock checks to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Reviewed purchasing, storage and distribution practices in line of industry advancements.
Procurement officer
Maris Spinners Pvt Ltd
Trichy, India
07.1996 - 05.2004
- Identified cost reduction opportunities by conducting market research.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, achieving favourable terms.
- Worked closely with finance team to manage budgets effectively.
- Coordinated purchase orders with internal teams for seamless operations.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases and pricing, ensuring transparency.
- Optimised product selection process to meet organisational needs.
- Conducted frequent price comparisons amongst vendors for optimal value.
- Developed supplier performance evaluation program for improved service quality.
Education
Diploma - Electrical
Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University
India /2008 - /2010
National trade certificate - Electrical
Kamaraj Industrial Institute
India /1994 - /1996
Auto Cad - 2D & 3D
Atlas Education Institute
Dubai /2008 - /2008
Skills
- Procurement expertise , procedures
- Team Leadership
- Order processing
- Vendor relationship management
- Budget management
- Cost control implementation
- Excellent communication
- Warehouse management system operation
- Materials requirement planning
- Records maintenance proficiency
- Inventory tracking technologies
- Inventory management
- SAP mm module
- Supply chain understanding
- Forklift operation
- Documentation expertise
- Logistics planning
- Material handling
- Transportation coordination
- Customer Service
- Excel proficiency
Languages
English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Malayalam
Upper intermediate
Telugu
Advanced
Certification
Customer Satisfaction Coure 100
Customer Satisfaction Coure 200
Sucessful completion of the 1800MW Power plant .
Timeline
Materials Co-ordinator
Saudi Electricity
09.2015 - Current
Procurement & Logistic Co-Ordinator
Bwe India Pvt Ltd / STF ITALY
04.2011 - 08.2015
Materials & Logistic Co-ordinator
Sembawang Shipyard
06.2009 - 12.2010
Materials Co-ordinator for MEP
Dubai Healthcare City
10.2007 - 05.2009
Materials Co-ordinator
DEWA & ADEWA
09.2006 - 09.2006
Procurement officer
Maris Spinners Pvt Ltd
07.1996 - 05.2004
Diploma - Electrical
Rajasthan Vidyapeeth University
/2008 - /2010
National trade certificate - Electrical
Kamaraj Industrial Institute
/1994 - /1996
Auto Cad - 2D & 3D
Atlas Education Institute
/2008 - /2008
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