S Bala Krishna is a certified international supply chain manager with over 21 years of experience managing supply chains across diverse organizations. He has extensive experience in vendor and supplier management, procurement, logistics, and inventory management. Currently he works as the supply chain manager for GGICO Gourmet Investment LLC in Dubai, where he oversees import operations and works with suppliers to meet business needs. Previously he held purchasing management roles at Saleh Bin Lahej Hospitality Division and First Food Services, developing supply strategies and negotiating contracts to optimize costs.

1. S Bala Krishna
Certified International Supply Chain Manager, USA & UK
Location : Dubai - UAE
Contact : +971 50 5349869
Email : balakrishnan0987@gmail.com
Senior Management: Supply Chain
Snapshot: Certified International Supply Chain Manager with 21 years of experience in managing supply chain & procurement
across diverse organizations. Proficient in entire spectrum of Logistics & Supply Chain spanning planning, directing,
coordinating activities of buyers, purchasing officers and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products and
services. Exploring challenging senior managerial assignments with a professionally managed organization
Key Clientele: Chili’s, - American Casual Dining Restaurants, Elchico – Maxican Casual Dining Restaurant, Cantina Larida –
Maxican Casual Dining Restaurant, Romonsas Macroni Grill – Italian Casual Dining Restaurants, Black Canyon – Thailand Casual
Dining Restaurants , The Pizza Company – Brand from Thailand, Steak n Shake – Burger concept USA, Silver Fox – Steak House
fine dining restaurant USA, Swenses – Ice Cream, Burger King – American Fast Food Restaurants, Texes Fried Chicken –
American Fried Chicken, Buca di Beppo – Italian Casual Dining Restaurants, Mama Fus – Thai Casul Dining, Le crobag – QSR,
Arby’s – American Fast Food
History of Excellence in…
Vendor & Supplier Management | Tender & Bid Management | International & Local Sourcing | Contract Negotiations |
Warehouse & Inventory Management | Human Resource Management | Performance Analysis | Team Leadership
Leadership Strengths & Highlights
Managerial Acumen
Demonstrate unique blend of managerial, functional and qualitative skills having diverse
experience in supply chain management, logistics and management reporting; Skilled in
mobilizing and managing financial resources to meet company’s long and short-term financial
needs
Supply Chain
Management
Adroit in inventory management & control, transportation vendor management, budget
planning, import and export operations, customs clearance. Skilled in setting up competent
supplier base, develop and drive supplier strategies, improve supplier performances and to
support business growth
Operational Skills
Proficient in using supply chain processes, tools and systems in enhancing operational efficiency
and organizational cost savings. Well versed in new product development process, global
sourcing and supply chain governance (policy, process, training and quality assurance),
procurement legislation and legal/statutory requirements
Liaison & Coordination
Known for effectively coordinating and collaborating with ‘C’ level executives, senior
management, customers, business partners, stakeholders and vendors
Team Building &
Leadership
Visionary & decisive leader, noted for sound, practical management style and excellent
organization, communication, presentation & interpersonal skills; Proven ability to lead and
motivate large cross-functional and multi-cultural teams to maximize productivity
Selected Value-Offered Highlights
√ Acquired significant exposure in managing food & non-food items worth AED 50 Million (Import) & AED 40 Million (Local
Purchase) from 200 local & 20 import suppliers from various countries and 6 consolidators dealing in inventory like Food
2000, None Food 3000 (Food Fozen, Chilled and Dry items, Small ware, Chinaware, Packaging items, Equipment, Furniture,
Lighting, Decor, spare parts)
Professional Experience
GGICO Gourmet Investment LLC ~ Jan 2015 – Till Date
Supply Chain Manager
Key Responsibilities:

2.  Spearhead team efforts in planning & implementing supply chain activities related to direct import and product
development based on franchiser requirement
 Manage imports & prepare local order forecasts to cater to business & operational requirements of the group hospitality
division
 Follow up with team members in optimizing inventory by ensuring buffer stock in the warehouse based on projected
demand. Ensure compliance to safety & quality parameters across the purchasing process
 Render support through development and implementation of demand / supply balancing, inventory optimization,
allocation and replenishment across the regional warehouses
 Identify existing and emerging environmental, health and safety risks pertaining to global logistical operations; develop
framework for risk management and implemented actions to minimize risks
 Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure timely submission of shipping documents to customers and banks for
payment settlement as well as smooth discharge of cargoes
 Evaluate product prices from different competitive suppliers and reporting back to suitable recommendations for change
in source of supply as per brand standards for optimizing regional logistics costs
 Work on optimization of production and supply plans in the region through periodic evaluation of service levels
 Develop new products & suppliers related to brand & GCC legal requirement (Labeling, Halal, Health, GMO). Define &
implement terms & conditions, new import documentation requirement related to Arabic labeling with new suppliers
 Manage exports and related documentation (FIRS, e-documentation) based on legal requirements
Saleh Bin Lahej Hospitality Division ~ Sep 2008 – Dec 2014
Purchasing Manager
Key Responsibilities:
 Evaluated supplier performance aimed at consistently improving cost, quality and delivery performances
 Focused on supplier rationalization and development of new suppliers aimed at minimizing supplier costs as well as
minimizing material costs
 Consolidated suppliers through introduction of strategic suppliers and long term contracts with preferred suppliers
 Rendered support in developing new products in compliance to time and cost parameters
 Designed programs to enhance schedule flexibility, maintained lowest possible total system inventory exposure
 Enhanced cash flow by increasing payment terms. Ensured compliance to Governance policies and procedures related to
procurement
First Food Services ~ May 1995 – Aug 2008
Purchasing Manager
Key Responsibilities:
 Developed/ implemented strategy for materials management including local & foreign purchasing procedures
 Followed up with the local procurement team and guided the foreign purchasing team in conducting cost effective
procurement in compliance to delivery schedules and quality parameters
 Participated in contract negotiations, identifying global and local procurement sources for developing alternative sourcing
channels
 Evaluated import and local prices at maintaining cost effectiveness in organizational procurement activities
 Maintained reorder levels by efficient warehouse and inventory management
Credentials
 MBA (General), Azhagappa University
 BBA, Azhagappa University
Personal Details
 Date of Birth : 04th February 1973
 Languages Known : English, Hindi and Tamil
 Nationality : Indian
 Permanent Address : Koodan Kulam, Tamil Nadu, India
 Passport No. : E 6521875
 Visa Details : Employment
~ References Available Upon Request ~