AJO CHACKO
linkedin.com/in/ajo-chacko-a6a28716
ajo_chacko@hotmail.com +971551480049 Po Box 24324 Dubai UAE
Overall 22 Years’ Experience in Supply Chain Management
Certified International Supply Chain Professional with an MBA in Retail Operations/Logistics Management and a Diploma in Information Technology and Management.
Key Skills
? Inventory Management
? Demand Planning/Forecasting
? Procurement/Sourcing - Local/International
? Warehouse Management
? Logistics Management
? Fleet Management
? Process Improvement
? Cross Functional Team Engagement
Experience
Logistics & Warehouse Manager
May 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Al Gurg Tobacco, Dubai, UAE
(An Easa Saleh Al Gurg Enterprise)
Exclusive Distributor for British American Tobacco
Renowned brands DUNHILL, BENSON, ROTHMANS, PALLMALL, JOHN PLAYER GOLD LEAF, VOGUE Cigarettes, VYPE & VUSE E-Cigarettes, NEO Heated Tobacco, Traditional Branded Cigars & Tobacco.
300 Million AED Annual Turnover/10000 Retail Outlets Domestic (IGs/KA & Group) & Duty Free shops. 80-100 40ft/20ft Containers Annual Handling Incoming/ 70+ Delivery Vehicles – 30000 Sqft. Temperature controlled warehouse storage space.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
o Inventory Control, WH & Logistics Management
o Distribution Stock Analysis WH & Vans
o Stock Freshness Analysis
o Fleet Management of 70+ Vehicles that includes 50 Transport Vehicles 4.2 Ton, 1 Ton & 5+ Passenger Cars.
No of Team Members: 25 Direct Reports: 05
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Apr 2017 - Apr 2019 (2 years 1 month)
Benchmark Foods LLC, Dubai, UAE
(An enterprise of Teejan & Mannapat Group)
Leading HACCAP TUV Certified Distributor of Freshly Frozen Foods, Lamb Weston, Lutosa, Arla & many more leading brands in Frozen Food & Dry Products for Retail, Foodservice & Specialty Filipino Foods
100 Million AED Annual Turnover/2000+ Retail Outlets/ 2500+ Cafeterias / 500+ High End-QSR-Star Hotels/ 120 40ft Containers Annual Handling Incoming/ 50+ Delivery Vehicles - Daily Volume of 200T Outgoing/ 15+ Premium Brands/ 2000+ SKUs. Handling Storage facility of 800T
Key Roles & Responsibilities
o Demand Planning
o Negotiation
o Forecasting
o Designing/Devising Promotions
o Exports & Imports
o NP development participation
o ERP based Sales Automation HHT Implementation/Process Improvement Team Member
o Warehouse & Logistics Management of all 3 divisions (Retail/Foodservice & DRY)
No of Team Members: 30 Direct Reports: 04
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Nov 2011 - Jan 2017 (5 years 3 months)
Prism Trading LLC, Dubai UAE
(A Dubai SME Company & accredited by Dubai Quality Group)
Dealing in Luxury & Branded Corporate Gifts
Owns Brand – Kindus (Fragrances, Watches, Writing Instruments & Accessories)
50 million AED Turnover Annual/ 500+ Customers - Govt-Semi Govt-Private/ 20+ Brands - High Med End Luxury/ 10+ Product Category/ 1000+ SKUs
Key Roles & Responsibilities
o General operations of organization Demand Planning & Procurement Logistics & Warehouse Mgmt. Inventory Control.
o Handling the Watch & Acc division managing Kindus Brand of Watches, Pens & Leather Acc Vendor/Supplier Management. Led Product design & development.
o Analyzing statements/data and using the data to enhance efficiency. Inputs on operational budgets, inventory and marketing activities
o Collaborating with the CEO to ensure effective human resource planning/recruitments.
o Constantly liaising with the Board and the CEO while devising and implementing strategic and operational plans.
No of Team Members: 10 Direct Reports: 02
LOGISTICS MANAGER
Oct 2002 - Oct 2011 (9 years 1 month)
Swiss Watch Group, Dubai, UAE
An integral link in the International Luxury Group (ILG) – a conglomerate that is the worldwide licensee for brands like – SAINT HONORE, AIGNER, POLICE, CERRUTI 1881 to name a few.
60 Million AED Annual Turnover/ 10+ Premium High Med Luxury Brands/ 10+ Product Category/ 500+ SKUs/ 30+ Distribution Points/ 15+ Delivery Vehicles/ 1 Exclusive Premium Service Centre
Key Roles & Responsibilities
o Logistics & Distribution Operations within UAE
o Sourcing of Spare Parts
o Heading Corporate/Institutional Sales Support
o Inventory Control & Management
o Fleet Management.
o Heading exclusive service center & team of 4 Swiss Certified Qualified Watch Technicians
No of Team Members: 20 Direct Reports: 04
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Sep 2001 - Jul 2002 (11 months)
Pharma Traders, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
C&FA/ Logistic Operator for DABUR INDIA LTD, DR.REDDY’S LAB LTD FINOLEX CABLES LTD & UNICHEM LABS LTD &
many more
Key Roles & Responsibilities
o General Operations Management
o Warehouse & Logistics Supplier/Vendor Management
o Inventory Control
o Heading Team of Commercial In charges/Executives.
No of Team Members: 35 Direct Reports: 07
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Jan 1997 - Dec 2001 (5 years)
Suman Enterprises, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
C&FA/ Logistic Operator/ Franchisee for BHARTI TELENET LIMITED (TOUCHTEL BASIC TELEPHONE SERVICE & AIRTEL CELLULAR PHONE SERVICE) & EMCURE GROUP OF COMPANIES
Key Roles & Responsibilities
o General & Admin Operations
o Supplier/Vendor Management
o Inventory Control, Warehouse & Logistics Management
No of Team Members: 20 Direct Reports: 03
Education
Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences
Master of Business Administration (MBA),
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
2010 - 2012
AISECT, Jabalpur MP India
Diploma in Information Tech & Mgmt.
2000-2001
RDVV Jabalpur MP India
Bachelor of Arts
English Economics Sociology
1993 – 1996
Licenses & Certifications
? CISCP -Certified International Supply Chain Professional – IPSCM /Blue Ocean
? Office 365: Learning Outlook - LinkedIn
? Avoiding Phishing Scams - LinkedIn
? Inventory Management Foundations - LinkedIn
? Improving the Value of Your Time - LinkedIn
Personal Details
Date of Birth : 16th March 1974
Nationality : Indian
Religion : Christian
Visa Status : Resident/Employment
Visa Expiry : 06/05/2021
Marital Status : Married
Languages Known : English, Hindi & Malayalam
Driving Lic : Light Vehicle Valid till 2023
References
Available upon request