Arun Vasu Nair
Hawalli,India
Summary
Driven and adaptable professional with strong foundation in logistics and process optimisation. Demonstrates excellent analytical and communication skills, ensuring smooth coordination and timely delivery. Ready to streamline supply chain processes and contribute to operational success.
Overview
5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Sr. Procurement & Supply Chain Officer
Gastronomica-Me
Kuwait City, Kuwait
2021.12 - Current
- Oversaw contract negotiations with suppliers to secure favourable terms and conditions.
- Maintain supplier relations by negotiating prices, timelines, and contract terms.
- Identified and resolved issues quickly to avoid product delivery delays. promptly, preventing potential delays in product delivery.
- Managed daily purchasing activities across outlets to achieve short and long-term targets.
- Proposed innovative ideas to enhance purchasing processes. to improve performance and efficiency across purchasing tasks.
- Coordinate with inventory control to plan inventory needs effectively.
- Supported luxury dining experiences by ensuring timely availability of supplies for food and beverage service.
- Streamlined warehouse operations, reducing product handling time significantly.
- Update supplier databases, purchase records, and documentation to stay audit-ready.
- Participate in meetings and help create new practices for accuracy.
- Identified workflow issues and collaborated with management to implement effective solutions.
- Handle large petty cash amounts to keep payments consistent and controlled.
Administration Coordinator / Document Controller
Abyar Gulf Company
Kuwait City, Kuwait
2019.01 - 2020.10
- Led team of Document Controllers, implementing and organising documentation to ensure compliance with project procedures and client specifications.
- Handled documentation by processing and inputting information into databases with precision.
- Established and maintained reporting system for management, project control manager, and engineering to track vendor deliverable status.
- Achieved short and long-term targets through strategic planning and execution.
- Proactively participated in meetings and helped create new practices.
- Addressed customer complaints effectively, demonstrating understanding and patience to enhance client satisfaction.
Administration Travel Officer
Virtus Tours and Travels
Kuwait City, Kuwait
2017.11 - 2018.12
- Increased operational efficiency by streamlining administrative processes.
- Provided customer service to improve overall visitor experience.
- Maintained high standards of personal conduct, contributing to a positive work environment.
- Worked diligently under pressure whilst preserving high-quality output.
- Managed conflict resolution for maintaining peace in the facility.
- Responded promptly and effectively to emergencies using established protocols.
- Ensured safety by routinely patrolling and conducting security checks.
- Wrote detailed reports, aiding in case documentation.
Administration Travel Officer
Accor Advantage Plus
Gurgaon, India
2014.02 - 2017.10
- Delivered top-notch service to visitors, enhancing their experience at the venue.
- Provided customer service to improve overall visitor experience.
- Increased operational efficiency by streamlining administrative processes.
- Conducted risk assessments to ensure public safety.
- Managed conflict resolution for maintaining peace in the facility.
- Improved team efficiency with regular training sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues for effective teamwork.
- Actively participated in community engagement initiatives fostering good relations between the force and local residents.
Travel Sales Officer
WNS Global Services
Gurgaon, India
2012.12 - 2014.01
- Delivered top-notch service to visitors, enhancing their experience at the venue.
- Maintained high standards of personal conduct, contributing to a positive work environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues for effective teamwork.
- Wrote detailed reports, aiding in case documentation.
Travel Associate
Make My Trip
Delhi, India
2009.12 - 2012.11
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
BA Program - English, Sociology, History, Political Science.
University of Himalayan
Delhi 2015.04 - 2018.12
12th Higher Secondary School Certificate - English, Economics, Political Science, Accountancy.
CBSE/ Kerala Education Senior Secondary school
New Delhi, India 2007.04 - 2008.05
10th Secondary School Certificate - English, Hindi, Maths, Biology, physics, computer
CBSE/Kerala Education Senior Secondary school
New Delhi, India 2006.04 - 2007.04
Skills
- Contract management
- Supplier relationship management
- Sourcing management
- Ethical procurement
- Procurement software
- Global distribution systems
- Order processing
- Continuous improvement
- Benchmarking best practices
- Trained in SAP
- Product introduction
- Teamwork and leadership
Certification
Diploma in tourism-Aviation and tourism management IITC` Computer reservations systems training IITC, Training on Global Distribution System systems- Sabre.
Languages
English Advanced
Hindi Advanced
Malayalam Native
Arabic Elementary
Tamil Elementary
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Movies
Timeline
Sr. Procurement & Supply Chain Officer
Gastronomica-Me
2021.12 - Current
Administration Coordinator / Document Controller
Abyar Gulf Company
2019.01 - 2020.10
Administration Travel Officer
Virtus Tours and Travels
2017.11 - 2018.12
BA Program - English, Sociology, History, Political Science.
University of Himalayan
2015.04 - 2018.12
Administration Travel Officer
Accor Advantage Plus
2014.02 - 2017.10
Travel Sales Officer
WNS Global Services
2012.12 - 2014.01
Travel Associate
Make My Trip
2009.12 - 2012.11
12th Higher Secondary School Certificate - English, Economics, Political Science, Accountancy.
CBSE/ Kerala Education Senior Secondary school
2007.04 - 2008.05
10th Secondary School Certificate - English, Hindi, Maths, Biology, physics, computer
CBSE/Kerala Education Senior Secondary school
2006.04 - 2007.04