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Thomas Cherian

Thomas Cherian

Nairobi
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Summary

Detail-oriented Receiving Manager with over 25 years of experience managing the receipt, inspection, and storage of incoming goods. Adept at implementing efficient inventory management systems, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely distribution to various departments of the store. Proven ability to lead a team, streamline processes, and improve overall warehouse efficiency.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Store Manager

Carrefour East Africa
Nairobi
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Developed and implemented effective strategies to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards
  • Successfully opened one hypermarket in Kenya under my leadership
  • Analyzed sales data to identify areas of improvement and develop strategies for increasing revenue and business operations.

Fresh Food Department Head

Carrefour East Africa
Nairobi
02.2020 - 06.2021
  • Fresh Food Department Head has to ensure quality, range and freshness of offered goods to attract and satisfy the customers
  • Propose and take necessary measures towards reduction of distribution cost and control each sections margin level in the dept
  • Respect and ensure the implementation of the security & hygiene procedures (assets and employees) in the Department
  • Guarantee the quality of services offered to customers in the department as well as listening to customer needs and suggestions.

Receiving and warehouse manager

Carrefour East Africa
Nairobi
10.2015 - 01.2020
  • Successfully managed to setup receiving and warehouse process in 14 stores in East Africa and ensuring timely and accurate processing of inbound shipments
  • Conducted regular audits of received merchandise, maintaining an inventory accuracy rate of 99%
  • Collaborated with purchasing department to resolve invoice discrepancies and streamline the receiving process
  • Oversaw the return-to-vendor process, ensuring proper documentation and timely resolution of issues related to damaged or incorrect merchandise
  • Analyzed key performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implemented targeted strategies to address identified gaps
  • Maintained open communication with warehouse team to ensure seamless integration between receiving operations and other departments within the facility.

Receiving and warehouse manager

Carrefour UAE
07.2005 - 09.2015
  • Successfully managed to setup receiving and warehouse operations at eight stores in UAE
  • Ensuring timely and accurate processing of inbound shipments.

Receiving and Warehouse Supervisor

Carrefour UAE
04.1998 - 06.2005
  • Accurately processed and verified incoming shipments, ensuring proper documentation and timely entry into inventory management system
  • Collaborated with warehouse team to efficiently unload, sort, and organize products, maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Executive - Computer Library Services

Mindstorm Computer Information Ltd.
Madras
06.1996 - 02.1998

Production Supervisor

Swathi Hydro Pneumatics Ltd.
Madras
12.1994 - 03.1996

Production Supervisor

Profiles India Ltd.
Chennai
07.1991 - 08.1994
  • Managed a team of 15 floor staff, ensuring efficient task delegation and smooth daily operations.

Education

Diploma in Windows NT Administration -

Accel IT Academy, Madras, India
09.2002

Diploma In Automobile Engineering - undefined

Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology (HIET), Madras, India
06.1991

Pre degree in commerce - undefined

Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara, India
05.1987

Skills

  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Flexibility/Adaptability
  • Conflict Resolution
  • English
  • Malayalam
  • Tamil
  • Hindi

Other

  • Intermediate Food Hygiene Training, TUV Middle East, Dubai, UAE, 02/01/99, 02/28/99
  • Training in Fire Fighting, Civil Defense HQ, Ajman, UAE, 05/01/10, 06/30/10
  • Civil Defense First Aid and Saving Certificate, General Directorate of Civil Defence, Ajman, UAE, 06/01/11, 06/30/11
  • HACCP Implementation Training Certified, Dubai, UAE, 02/01/15, 02/28/15
  • Level 3 Award In Supervising Food Safety, Dubai, UAE

References

  • Christopher Orcet, Regional Director, Carrefour East Africa, corcet@mafcarrefour.com, +254743817725
  • Vincent Demassiet, District Manager, Carrefour East Africa, vdemassiet@mafcarrefour.com, +254758714920
  • Ronak Popat, Director, Hypermart Ltd.(Ramtons), ronakpopat@hypermat.co.ke, +254708373356

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Timeline

Retail Store Manager - Carrefour East Africa
07.2021 - 08.2023
Fresh Food Department Head - Carrefour East Africa
02.2020 - 06.2021
Receiving and warehouse manager - Carrefour East Africa
10.2015 - 01.2020
Receiving and warehouse manager - Carrefour UAE
07.2005 - 09.2015
Receiving and Warehouse Supervisor - Carrefour UAE
04.1998 - 06.2005
Executive - Computer Library Services - Mindstorm Computer Information Ltd.
06.1996 - 02.1998
Production Supervisor - Swathi Hydro Pneumatics Ltd.
12.1994 - 03.1996
Production Supervisor - Profiles India Ltd.
07.1991 - 08.1994
Accel IT Academy - Diploma in Windows NT Administration,
Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology (HIET) - Diploma In Automobile Engineering,
Bishop Moore College - Pre degree in commerce,

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