About Gladwin Solomons
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Academic Level Certificate
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Age 28 - 32 Years
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Requested Salary 50487
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Industry Procurement And Purchasing
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About me
As an accomplished Supply Chain Professional with a 7-year tenure in the manufacturing sector, I possess a comprehensive understanding of aligning supply chains with business objectives to enhance cost-effectiveness. My expertise lies in the meticulous management of logistics, where I excel in the intricate aspects of import and export regulations. My career is marked by the establishment of robust relationships with an extensive array of Freight and Courier companies, facilitating smooth and efficient operational workflows.
Education
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2017 - 2017
Eersterust Sekondere School
Matric
Experience
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2024 - Present
Paramount Aerospace Industries
JUNIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Managing the buying process for a set of required goods. Keeping in mind cost, quality, and delivery lead times. Adhering to sourcing policies with specific focus on specifications and budgets. Maintain strong foundation of function skills and knowledge of relevant purchasing concepts. Ensuring our ERP system is updated with changes in scheduling of orders and other changes. Innovate Cost reduction / Best price negotiation skills. Communicate supply issues daily. Reporting updates weekly. Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, value adding, and work towards continuous improvement. Credit application and price negotiations. Professional approach taken in relation to all supplier relationships. Prepare Purchase orders in line with final approved negotiations with suppliers. Extensive research / tracing of potential new suppliers local and international. Keeping in mind AS9100requirements. Assisting the finance department with recons and financial queries. Logistics management (managing all freight forwarders and couriers contracted by the company). Managing and planning all imports and exports. Assist with all Accounts Payable queries and preparation.
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2022 - 2023
Aerosud Aviation
Buyer
Identified and interpreted demand. Ran the request quotations for best price and lead times. Raised purchase orders in accordance with recognized processes. Managed goods in transit to ensure on time delivery. Planned for risk events and advised on any issues which may present risk. Ensured effective maintenance of SKU’s. Ensured effective management of shelf life SKU’s. Ensured effective management of GRIEF’s between suppliers and Aerosud. Acted as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and activities. Build, maintain and managed supplier relationships and kept up good communications. Ensured compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures. Prepared reports and updates as and when required. Ensured optimal return on investment for the company through lowest cost of ownership and maximizing inventory turns. Assist with all Accounts Payable queries and preparation.