1. Prem Kumar. P
Mobile No. 050 1565 796
Email: prem.pppk77@gmail.com
Dubai, UAE
Seeking a challenging position as Assistant Manager Global Procurement & Logistics / Senior
Procurement & Logistics Coordinator in a dynamic organization that welcomes initiative and
dedication and demands excellence in consistently meeting business objective and exceeding
standards
Profile
 13+ years of rich experience in Procurement / Logistics and Accounts in Construction &
Interior Decorations, Hospitality and distribution industry in India & UAE.
 Professionally qualified with Master’s Degree in Foreign Trade (M. F. T) and Bachelor’s
Degree in Commerce (B. Com) from Tamil Nadu, India.
 A strategic planner with expertise in implementing cost saving measures to achieve
reduction in terms of logistics.
 Well-organized and hard working with ability to handle projects in a multi-tasking dynamic
environment.
 Proficient with various computer applications and MS Office, Tally, SAP, Oracle.
 Highly adaptable to any new software applications and a quick independent learner and
self-starter
 Experience in monitoring the issuance of all types of Delivery, Invoice, Credit memos
 Expert in handling people of diverse nationalities, and renowned for being an excellent
team player.
 Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with proven
abilities in training & development, customer relationship management and planning.
 Analyze and resolve issues highlighted by the Management and the clients.
 Hold a valid UAE Driving License.
Executive Competencies
►Planning & Organizing
►Negotiation
►Customer Relationship Management
►Team Building & Leadership
►Accurate and Detail Oriented
►Inventory Tracking
►Problem Solving & Crisis Mngt
►Documents Handling
►Contracts Management
►Cross-Cultural Work Environments
►Customs (Clearing / Forwarding)
►Inventory Management / Warehousing

2. Work History
• Assistant Manager Global Procurement & Logistics, Fawaz Al Hokari Group, Dubai, UAE
(June '2015 to till date)
• Senior Procurement & Logistics Coordinator, Depa Ltd (United Group), Dubai, UAE (July
2007 to June 2015)
• Shipping Executive, Trivitron Diagnostics (P) Ltd., Chennai, India (Feb'06 to June’ 07)
• Production / Packing Manager, Ram Exports Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India (Jan’04 to Jan’06)
• Accounts Assistant, M/s. Poomoni Associates (Accounts & Tax Consultant), Nagercoil, India
(Nov’01 to Dec’03)
Role & Responsibilities: Senior Procurement & Shipping Coordinator:
 Working closely with the Project Director, Project Manager, Q.S / Material Department and
Supplier's regarding shipments for our overseas and Projects in UAE.
 Developing the Procurement network for ensuring seamless, cost effective movement of
consignment and timely delivery of orders.
 Understand site’s material requirements in MR from site Team /QS /Material Department.
 Liaising with overseas / local suppliers and all relevant internal department and negotiating
the agreed production lead time / Payment Terms and monitoring their progress.
 Working closely with subcontractors to ensure that key processes are running efficiently
and cost effectively.
 Liaising with manufactures and visit their factories and speed up the production and update
the production status to the project director / project manager / Construction Manager.
 Follow up with supplier for early delivery to meet project requirements.
 Any issue arises related to quality of material delivered to be resolved with supplier.
 Closely follow up with Accounts department for the advance and balance payment and
update the status with suppliers.
 Training and supervising other more junior staff members.
 Project site visit as and when required, related to work or meeting with users
 Monitoring all Shipping / Logistics market trends useful to the company and sourcing of
supplies.
 Acquiring competitive freight charges (Sea, Air & Road)
 Finalizing freight rates with all modes of transportation contracts as well as freight
forwarding contracts for bulk consignments, also for inbound-outbound freight finalization
locally.
 Sending shipment enquires to Freight Forwarders and negotiates the Freight charges
received from the agents.

3.  Choosing the best shipping agents available and squeezing for the best credit terms they
can offer.
 Liaise with supplier and arrange to handover the shipment to Freight Forwarders as per the
loading weed agreed in Purchase Order as well as before the Vessel / Airlines cut off time
and liaise with our suppliers to ensure that the goods shipped out are as per the packing
list.
 Regular follow up with Freight Forwarder and update the Expected Arrival Date of the
shipments to the project team (Project Director / Project Manager / Construction Manager)
 Getting the draft copy of Shipping Documents from (Invoice, Packing List, BL / AWB and
Certificate of Origin) from Suppliers for verification and approve the documents if all the
details mentioned in documents are as per our PO & Dubai Customs Requirements.
 Emphasis that all documentations and administrative procedures are effectively utilized
and that all reports and statistics are produced on time.
 Submitting reports to Commercial, Accounts and administration departments.
 Communicating with our branch offices & suppliers and arrange the Custom Clearance and
delivery of the Import shipments.
 Regular follow up with Accounts Department to get the endorsed shipping documents from
Bank and verify the same and send to our Clearing agent for Customs Clearance for the
shipments which move under Letter of Credit.
 Versed with the INCOTERMS required for shipping procedures and knowledge about the
customs clearance and shipping procedures in UAE, SAUDI ARABIA AND OTHER EUROPEAN
COUNTRIES.
 Well versed with Import and Export LC documentation Procedures.
 Study local / International procurement trends to ensure optimal utilization of resources
and make recommendations for improvements of internal systems and methods.
 Preparing and updating the Procurement Log for tracking the Shipment, Delivery status,
Payments, reports for audit purposes.
 Submitting the final documents against each Purchase Order with PO Copy, Invoice, Packing
List, BL /AWB, Bill of Entry, COO and Shipment Delivery Note signed by Site Store in-charge
in order to process the Balance Payment for suppler and regular follow up with accounts
and update the payment status to suppliers.
 Submitting the Freight Invoices / Customs Duty Invoices to Accounts with all supporting
documents and update the payment status with Freight Agents.
Projects Handled in Gulf Countries
• HYATT – DHCC : Dubai, UAE
• Novotel : Dubai, UAE
• Shore Line Apartments : Dubai, UAE
• Tiera Residence : Dubai, UAE
• Dubai Metro Project : Dubai, UAE
• Burj Khalifa Tower : Dubai, UAE

4. • Sofitel Hotel : Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
• Crown Plaza : Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
• Ministry of Defense and
Aviation (MODA) : Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Al Truki Business Park : Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
• Senate Hall : Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Projects Handled in India
• ITC Grand Chola : Chennai, India
• Four Seasons Hotel : Mumbai, India
• Leela Kempinski : New Delhi, India
• JW Marriott : Bangalore, India
• Mumbai International Airport : Mumbai, India
• Ritz Carlton Hotel : Bangalore, India
• DLF Magnolia : New Delhi, India
Projects Handled in Other Countries
• Farah Hotel : Casablanca, Morocco
• Ksar Menara Hotel : Marrakech, Morocco
• Twin Centre Palace Hotel : Marrakech, Morocco
• Mazagan Hotels & Villas : El Jadida, Morocco
• Talatona Convention Centre : Luanda, Africa.
• Raithwaith Hall : UK
• JW Marriott : Baku
• Port Baku Hotel : Baku
Educational Qualification
• Master of Foreign Trade (M.F.T) from Bharathiyar University, Tamil Nadu, India, 2001.
• Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu, India
– 1997.
Technical Skills

5.  Proficient in the use of: MS-Office (Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint), Outlook Express and
Internet.
 Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA), 1998.
 Tally 7.2
 Oracle, SAP
Personal Details
Date of Birth : 12 – 10 – 1977
Nationality : Indian
Languages Known : English, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi
Marital Status : Married
Visa Status : Employment Visa
Driving License : UAE Driving License

6.  Proficient in the use of: MS-Office (Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint), Outlook Express and
Internet.
 Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA), 1998.
 Tally 7.2
 Oracle, SAP
Personal Details
Date of Birth : 12 – 10 – 1977
Nationality : Indian
Languages Known : English, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi
Marital Status : Married
Visa Status : Employment Visa
Driving License : UAE Driving License