Pankaj CHEETAMUN
Beau Bassin
Summary
A trustworthy & forward-thinking astute person with great organisational and presentation skills, I am an excellent problem solver who is open to innovation and change and not afraid to challenge existing structures. I have a long track record of achieving within a commercially driven environment, and my key skills lie in supply chain management. On top of this, I possess a strong intellectual curiosity and a desire to dive into problems and data to find actionable solutions. Right now, I am looking for a suitable position within a company for the long term that is seeking to appoint a talented and experienced individual who gets results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Procurement Market Manager
Publicis Re:Sources
Ebene, Plaines Wilhems District
2024.01 - Current
- Primary responsibility is to manage a cross-functional procurement team while overseeing all procurement activities and staffing
- Setting targets and goals and ensuring project completion
- Primary focus is to achieve solutions that support regional and country growth, improve stakeholder satisfaction, and reduce costs
- Translate customer requirements and implement regional/country procurement strategies while optimizing processes and business practices
- Drive continuous process improvements by leveraging best practices, streamlining procurement processes and implementing procurement technologies.
Supply Chain Manager
Sofap Ltd (Taylor Smith Group)
Coromandel, Plaines Wilhems District
2022.07 - 2023.12
- Managing the Procurement, Logistics and Warehousing activities of the company
- Responsible for sourcing and ensuring continuity of supply for the company’s manufacturing operations
- Sourcing of local and international suppliers/service providers and contract framework agreements
- Forecasting
- Strategic negotiation as well as developing planning process for warehousing and distribution.
Procurement Manager/Country Buyer
Transinvest Construction Ltd (COLAS Group)
Coromandel, Plaines Wilhems District
2017.01 - 2022.07
- Accountable for part of the purchases and supply for the entity
- Work out the different entities spend analysis and define the purchase strategy per commodity segment along with the regional head buyer and local stakeholders in a view to optimise spend and processes
- Sourcing of local and international suppliers/service providers and contract framework agreements
- Deployment of the purchasing software/ERP along with the project manager and managing the database and implementation phases as well as Go-live and maintaining the catalogues and database.
- Acts as support to the tendering and pricing study department when required concerning upcoming projects
- Provide support to the operations (multiple construction and project management units of different sizes) as and when required
- Building up the “Procurement Management” & “Subcontracting Management” processes in a view to be ISO 9001:2015 certified, along with the Quality Management (Successfully certified)
- Procurement department successfully passed the ISO external audit with first year two minor non conformities and zero non conformities during the second year control audit.
Senior Transport Officer
Equipements et services BIA (BIA Group)
Ebene, Plaines Wilhems District
2016.08 - 2017.01
- Accountable for all logistics operation of the BUC (Business Unit Construction)
- Supervised two team members and had a defined customer portfolio (Group entities in Gabon, Niger, Burkina Faso, RDC, Ivory Coast and ad-hoc customers)
- Ensure that all logistic and documentation are in place (import license, insurance documentation, documentary and physical inspection) and analyse different aspects of the trade to identify and minimize potential risks
- Negotiating rates with services providers, launch tenders and measured LSP’s performance
- Identify and optimise operational costs and processes of the BUC.
Roadfreight specialist
SAB Miller Procurement Mauritius (ABInBev)
Cascavelle, Black River District
2013.11 - 2016.08
- Responsible and accountable for all process after issue of Purchase Order up to receipt of Proof of Delivery
- Responsible to ensure and define a supply preparation plan to cover all phases of the preparation cycles In accordance with contractual obligations and time frame
- Responsible to furnish reliable and up to date information on supply progress, control all phases of the preparation cycle, check punctuality of information exchange, identify potential delays, analyse causes and propose corrective actions necessary to minimize any identified or anticipated deviations
- Research and implementation work for the account of the company with regards to new cross trading opportunities, new territories/market opportunities, setting in place Standard Operations Procedures and Service Level Agreements
- Optimisation of costs and processes
- Managing disputes across several stakeholders/entities involved in the trade flow.
Commercial Assistant
Capstone Corporation (CFAO Group)
Port Louis, Port Louis District
2011.09 - 2013.11
- Administration of the ERP with the relevant data.
- Validate inbound stocks and control suppliers’ invoices
- Preparation and issuance of purchase orders and in accordance with applicable foreign exchange rates prevailing
- Place orders with suppliers following the company’s modus operandi
- Follow-up of orders through the logistic channels
- Controlled reception and validation of all documentation necessary for international carriage of goods whilst mapping them with the logistic service providers
- Ensured permanent contact with suppliers and customers
- Apply bank conditions; ensure that each client’s specific needs are attended as per established procedures and financial follow-up of LCs.
Logistic Officer
Panagora Marketing (Eclosia Group)
Phoenix, Plaines Wilhems District
2011.04 - 2011.09
- To monitor inbound and outbound stock flow of the company as well as daily and monthly inventories.
- To monitor the supply chain process, distribute and coordinate efficiently an established consumer good brand for the entire island, namely OLA Miko Ice-Cream, (i.e; Retail Outlets, Supermarkets and Hypermarkets and Food services, Hotels and restaurants)
- Had the direct supervision of a fleet of 6 lorries and a crew of 30 persons, drivers, helpers, pickers and stock controllers.
Operations Officer
Indian Ocean Logistics (IBL Group)
Plaine Magnien, Grand Port District
2009.02 - 2011.04
- Follow-up of airfreight imports and exports
- Preparation of documents such as air waybills, pre-alerts, etc
- To provide quotations to clients upon request
- Performed sales & marketing activities in order to boost up sales figures.
Stock Controller
Phoenix Beverages Ltd (Groupe Mon Loisir)
Phoenix, Plaines Wilhems District
2006.03 - 2009.01
- To monitor inbound and outbound stock flow of the company
- To perform day-to-day inventories as well as monthly inventories
- Supervised a team of 5-6 person on the docking bay as part of the preparation cycle.
Education
Higher School Certificate - Technical Side
John Kennedy College
Mauritius 1999.01 - 2006.12
IATA DGR (Dangerous Goods Regulations) Course -
HAZMAT Training Institute - IPEX
2009.01 - 2009.03
Professional Diploma in Logistics and Transport (Level 5) - undefined
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK
2008.01 - 2012.04
Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport (Level 6) - undefined
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (Not completed)
2018.01 - 2020.04
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply - Procurement & Supply Chain
Ongoing – 7 out of 8 modules completed
2022.06 -
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- JD Edwards
- Flowcentric
- SAP (SD/MM)
- Product lifecycle management
- Business development
- Persuasive negotiator
- Stakeholder management
- Leadership
- Compliance standards
- Coordination
- Time management
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
French
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Elementary
Affiliations
- Trail running, Basketball, Football, Cardio-fitness, Yoga, Trekking, Politics, Ecology, Poetry, Chess, Gardening, DIYs, History, General Knowledge quizzes, Mythology & Culture.
Custom
- Associations: Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Mauritius
- Mauritius Association of Procurement Professionals (Inception phase)
Timeline
Procurement Market Manager
Publicis Re:Sources
2024.01 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
Sofap Ltd (Taylor Smith Group)
2022.07 - 2023.12
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply - Procurement & Supply Chain
Ongoing – 7 out of 8 modules completed
2022.06 -
Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport (Level 6) - undefined
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (Not completed)
2018.01 - 2020.04
Procurement Manager/Country Buyer
Transinvest Construction Ltd (COLAS Group)
2017.01 - 2022.07
Senior Transport Officer
Equipements et services BIA (BIA Group)
2016.08 - 2017.01
Roadfreight specialist
SAB Miller Procurement Mauritius (ABInBev)
2013.11 - 2016.08
Commercial Assistant
Capstone Corporation (CFAO Group)
2011.09 - 2013.11
Logistic Officer
Panagora Marketing (Eclosia Group)
2011.04 - 2011.09
Operations Officer
Indian Ocean Logistics (IBL Group)
2009.02 - 2011.04
IATA DGR (Dangerous Goods Regulations) Course -
HAZMAT Training Institute - IPEX
2009.01 - 2009.03
Professional Diploma in Logistics and Transport (Level 5) - undefined
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK
2008.01 - 2012.04
Stock Controller
Phoenix Beverages Ltd (Groupe Mon Loisir)
2006.03 - 2009.01
Higher School Certificate - Technical Side
John Kennedy College
1999.01 - 2006.12