SUNIL BIPTAH
TUNAPUNA,Trinidad & Tobago
Summary
Dynamic purchasing manager with extensive experience at Dansteel Limited, excelling in supply chain management and vendor negotiation. Proven track record in market analysis and inventory control, leading a team to optimize procurement processes and enhance product quality. Adept at fostering supplier relationships and driving cost-effective solutions.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
BICKS INVESTMENTS LTD
VALSAYN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project scope and objectives pertaining to the hardware operation.
PURCHASING MANAGER
DANSTEEL LIMITED
SAN FERNANDO, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
02.2021 - 09.2024
- To direct and coordinate day-to-day activities of purchasing department,
- DUTIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- obtaining new and existing products at competitive prices.
- Ensure timely order placement to maintain optimal inventory levels
- Communicate with foreign suppliers to validate that product quality and specifications comply with established standards.
- Engage with local suppliers consistently to enhance awareness of local market dynamics.
- Attend trade shows for product sourcing and showcasing new items.
- Collaborate with customs broker on incoming shipments, ensuring seamless process to eliminate additional charges.
- Calculate landed cost and selling prices for all foreign shipments.
- Perform market analysis to uphold competitive pricing structures.
- Managed team of three, ensuring adherence to all protocols and guidelines within department.
- Collaborated with all departments in Hardware to sustain optimal inventory levels.
- Attended trade shows throughout USA, Panama, Costa Rica, and China, connecting with a wide array of suppliers and manufacturers.
Purchasing Assistant
Bhagwansinghs' Hardware POS
port of spain, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
12.2004 - 11.2020
- commenced role at Bhagwansinghs as Inventory Clerk
- Then relocated to purchasing department, assisting the purchasing director.
- Acquired extensive knowledge and experience in purchasing across local and foreign platforms
Warehouse Clerk / Manager
Pennywise Cosmetics
Trincity, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
03.1992 - 03.2003
- Initiated role as warehouse clerk, managing specific areas of warehouse operations.
- Progressed to warehouse manager position over several years
- Managed team of approximately fifteen individuals to ensure efficient inventory management, handling, and storage.
- Managed procurement and delivery functions.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Dorado Secondary School
El Dorado06-1990
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Market analysis
- Vendor negotiation
- Inventory control
Timeline
Consultant
BICKS INVESTMENTS LTD
10.2024 - Current
PURCHASING MANAGER
DANSTEEL LIMITED
02.2021 - 09.2024
Purchasing Assistant
Bhagwansinghs' Hardware POS
12.2004 - 11.2020
Warehouse Clerk / Manager
Pennywise Cosmetics
03.1992 - 03.2003
High School Diploma -
El Dorado Secondary School