Russel Castillo
Business Analytics Manager
Sharjah
Summary of Career
1. Demonstrated excellent leadership skills in managing multi-departmental organizations in an ongoing basis.
2. Successfully developed and implemented major improvements to operational systems resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
3. Assisted management in implementing product distribution strategies in the assigned regions to obtain profits.
4. Guided sales team in entering accurate forecast in the In-house forecasting tool "SSOR" (Sales, Stock & Order report template), generated reports for forecast, and collaborate forecast to perform analysis, organized data and create reports from various sources | Evaluated sales trends and performance calculated against sales targets.
5. Assisted in budget preparation and expense management activities.
6. Supported the inventory transactions to include deployment of stock transfer movements, inventory reconciliation.
7. Maintained critical data elements.
8. Maintained and updated vehicle warranty records triggering the warranty and claims.
9. Coordinated cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
10. Utilized a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing and Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
Experience as Sr. Purchase Officer
Dorma Gulf Door Controls FZE
01 February 2009
11 July 2010
Researched potential vendors | Prepared reports on purchases, including cost analyses | Compared and evaluated offers from suppliers | Negotiated contract terms of agreement and pricing | Tracked orders and ensured timely delivery | Reviewed quality of purchased products | Maintained updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices | Monitored stock levels and place orders as needed | Coordinated with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage.
Experience as Procurement & Logistics Manager
Silvertech Middle East FZCO
02 December 2007
29 January 2009
Supported Development of procurement strategies for preparation and presentation to directors | Diligently managed all aspects of procurement from negotiation to delivery | Promoted safety and awareness among Supply Chain and Vendor staff aimed at zero accident / incident rate | Participated in prequalification of suppliers as necessary and evaluation of commercial bids | Ensured awards of Contracts and Purchase Orders are in compliance with Specifications and local and international HSE standards | Ensured all Contract and Purchase Order close-out is undertaken in a timely manner, including the resolution of claims as and when required | Administered estimation of Freight costs and call-off freight forwarding services from suppliers, to meet required on-site dates at minimum costs.
Bachelor 01 October 2000
BSc. in Electronics and Communications Engineering