1. KISHORE SASI, MILT
Phone: +971 55 9012246
E-Mail: kishsasi@gmail.com
Aspiring for growth oriented & challenging positions in Warehouse Management / Inventory &
Material Management, Stores/Logistics with an organization of repute.
PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS
 Insightful experience of over 14+ years across fields of Warehouse and Distribution, Inventory Management,
IT, ERP, Grocery Retail operations and Retail Systems.
 Since May’09 with The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport – UAE.
 Elected “Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport (MILT)” by Chartered Institute of Logistics and
Transport – International (CILT-I), UK.
 Done a computer course conducted by the National Council for Vocational Training, Govt. of India.
 Played a pivotal role in talking charge of setting up and running a distribution centre for FMCG items inside
the Jebel Ali Free Zone.
 Deft in managing the wide spectrum of tasks including Warehousing, Inventory Management, Distribution
etc across the supply chain.
 Adept at interacting with Market Manager, Stream Finance Manager, Field Sales Managers, IS Department,
Sales Force, C & F Dept. etc., during the course of the work.
 Hands on experience in working on two ERP systems viz. SAP R/3 and Tetra Chameleon 2000.
 Excellent interpersonal, analytical skills with proven track record of spearheading innovative projects during
the career span.
PROFICIENCY ACROSS
Functional:
Warehouse Management
 Imparting guidance to the warehouse team & guiding them on resolving performance bottlenecks.
 Implementing the Standard Operating Procedures in the warehouse.
 Identifying new & better space saving techniques for goods movement, identification & storage.
 Efficiently managing the Inventory, Manpower & Material handling systems to maximise productivity.
 Stock transfer of material to other warehouses across the country.
Inventory Management
 Carrying out storehouse & inventory management and monitoring the replenishment of stock items.
 Manage, maintain and develop procedural and internal control documentation for inventory reporting and
physical product flow.
 Oversee and facilitate daily cycle counting and bi-annual/quarterly physical inventory audits.
 Monthly monitoring and financial reporting of supply/demand variances as well as shrinkage.
 Identify root cause of order discrepancies and provide corrective action (system, people and/or process).
 Maintain inventory integrity to achieve 100% order accuracy and fulfillment.
 Oversee 3PL inventory management team and prioritize staff activity and development.
 Work with merchandise planning team to provide monthly/weekly/daily inventory levels.
 Manage the coordination of obsolete, lost, and damaged inventory.
 Oversee RTVs and other transfer orders.

2.  Provide ad hoc analysis.
Vendor Management
 Developing long-term partnerships with local suppliers; managing day-to-day supplier performance to
ensure meeting of service, cost, delivery and quality norms.
 Consistently evaluating vendor performance to ensure adherence to predefined specifications and supply
of quality material.
 Taking adequate measures to monitor and analyze the performance of vendors and other units pertaining
to cost, quality and delivery norms.
Technical:
Planning & Implementation Hardware & Software Support System Administration
Networking Project Execution Team Management
EMPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS
October ’09 – February ‘10 worked as faculty in Storekeeping and Computerized Inventory Control at GIMS, a
local Institute in Kerala, India.
Since May ’09 with The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport – UAE. As their representative I am tasked to
identify training partners to offer Certificate, Diploma and Adv. Diploma in Logistics and Transport.
Previous Assignments:
Mar ’08-April ’09 Abeyan General Trading, part of the Circle Holdings Group with Interests in Shipping,
Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Trading, United Arab Emirates as Warehouse Manager reporting to the Finance
Manager.
The company profile: Abeyan General Trading is a leading Distributor of Cosmetic and Beauty care products.
 Played a pivotal role in
o Identifying Operational bottlenecks and rectifying them.
o Revamping the Warehouse operations.
o Prepared operations manuals and job descriptions.
o Streamlining the transportation operations and centralizing.
o Optimizing the storage area.
 Manage, maintain and develop procedural and internal control documentation for inventory reporting and
physical product flow.
 Oversee and facilitate daily cycle counting and bi-annual/quarterly physical inventory audits.
 Monthly monitoring and financial reporting of supply/demand variances as well as shrinkage.
 Identify root cause of order discrepancies and provide corrective action (system, people and/or process).
 Maintain inventory integrity to achieve 100% order accuracy and fulfillment.
 Oversee 3PL inventory management team and prioritize staff activity and development.
 Work with merchandise planning team to provide monthly/weekly/daily inventory levels.
 Manage the coordination of obsolete, lost, and damaged inventory.
 Oversee RTVs and other transfer orders.
 Provide ad hoc analysis.
 Actively participated in and made recommendations during an ERP implementation.
 Reason for leaving: Family emergency and had to take a long leave.

3. Nov’06–Feb’08 Sunrice City Supermarket, United Arab Emirates as Warehouse Manager reporting to the
GM-Finance and Administration.
Reason for Leaving: Post made redundant due to management change.
Jan’05-Oct’06 Spinneys Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates as Warehouse In-charge reporting to Head of
Logistics.
Reason for leaving: Better prospects.
Mar’02-Jan’05 Spinneys Dubai Llc as Systems Analyst reporting to GM Finance
Reson for leaving: Internal transfer
Feb’00-Feb’02 Al Seer Trading Agencies Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates as ERP Administrator reporting
to IS Manager.
Reason for leaving: Internal Transfer
Feb’95-Feb’00 Spinneys Logistics, Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates as Logistics Business Support
reporting to the Logistics Finance Manager
Reason for leaving: Internal Transfer
Qualification
Professional
2006 Certificates from the Dubai Customs on successful completion of training on E-Clearance
2005 Certification/diploma, Logistics and Distribution from Career Institute, Dubai, U.A.E.
The course covered various aspects of Logistics viz. Transportation, Warehousing, Information
Technology, Material Management and Procurement. Provided an overview of documentation
and discussed in detail areas such as INCOTERMS, Bills of Lading, L / C etc.
Computers
2002 SAP R/3 from KPMG Consulting, UAE.
1992 Certification/diploma, Computers from National Council for Vocational Training, Kerala, India
Educational
1989 Bachelor's degree, Mathematics from University of Kerala, India
1984 High school, from St. Aloysius High School, Kollam, Kerala, India
MEMBERSHIPS
1) Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT, UK. http://www.cilt-
international.com/web/)
2) Member of the ESCF Toastmasters’ Chapter
3) Founding member of the online industry association the “Emirates Supply Chain Forum”
(http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Emirates_Supply_Chain_Forum/)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Visa Status : On visit visa valid till 8th July 2010.
Date of Birth : 30 May, 1969
Languages : English, Malayalam, Hindi
Address : PO Box 46081, Dubai, UAE
References : Available on Request