Vishnu Prasad

Operations Associate

Nigeria8 yrs 1 mo experience

Key Highlights

  • Proven expertise in supply chain operations across multiple countries.
  • Strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to optimize resources and reduce costs.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Supply Chain and Operations Management expert with a focus on Agriculture and Logistics.

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Skills

Core Skills

Supply Chain ManagementOperations ManagementProcurementLogistics ManagementAdministration

Other Skills

AgricultureAir FreightBilingual CommunicationsBusinessBusiness AdministrationBusiness ManagementCommunicationContract FarmingCost ManagementCost PlanningCrop ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipEnglishEstate PlanningExim

About

Experienced Management Professional with expertise spanning West and South Africa ,India. Excelling in operations, project management, and resource optimization. My strengths lie in my ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to budgetary constraints. With a solid foundation in business administration, SCM functions, logistics, and quality control, I am known for my attention to detail and proactive approach to problem-solving. My leadership and decision-making skills enable me to effectively lead cross-functional teams and oversee complex operations, driving continuous improvement and business growth. As a Branch In-Charge, I have consistently demonstrated the ability to manage operations seamlessly while maintaining the highest level of professionalism. Now seeking an engaging and dynamic opportunity within a visionary and promising organization to leverage my skills, creativity, and commitment to excellence while continuing to grow and contribute to its long-term growth, goodwill and success.

Experience

Blume distribution limited

Supply Chain Operations Specialist

Feb 2025Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria · On-site

  • 🔹 Skilled in sourcing high-quality materials, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor relationships to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
  • 🔹 Adept at implementing efficient procurement strategies, optimizing inventory levels, and reducing costs while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
  • 🔹 Expertise in utilizing data analytics and supply chain management software to drive operational excellence and support decision-making processes.
  • 🔹 Strong problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail, ensuring timely delivery of products and services to meet business objectives.
  • 🔹 Collaborative team player with excellent communication and leadership skills, committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
sourcing high-quality materialsnegotiating contractsmanaging vendor relationshipsimplementing procurement strategiesoptimizing inventory levelsreducing costs+7

Etg parrogate ginneries

Operations & Procurement Executive Manager

Dec 2023Jun 2024 · 6 mos · Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia · On-site

  • Identifying, evaluating, and maintaining relationships with suppliers
  • Managing the procurement of goods and services, including creating and processing purchase orders and Inventory Management.
  • Managing the budget for procurement activities and ensuring cost-effectiveness
  • Addressing any issues or complaints from vendors and clients
  • Ensuring all procurement activities comply with company policies and legal requirements
  • Maintaining detailed records of farm activities, finances, and compliance with government regulations
  • Organizing and executing farming activities such as planting, fertilization, pest management, and harvesting
  • Recruiting, training, and supervising farm workers
  • Managing farm finances, including budgeting, purchasing supplies, and planning for farm improvements
identifying suppliersevaluating suppliersmaintaining supplier relationshipsmanaging procurementcreating purchase ordersinventory management+8

Precom global sa

Administration and Operations Executive Manager

Dec 2022Jul 2023 · 7 mos · Ouagadougou, Centre, Burkina Faso · On-site

  • Handling sourcing and procurement, quality management, vendor relations, administration, supply chain operations, inventory management, cost accounting, truck logistics, labour management and operations of Burkina Faso
sourcing and procurementquality managementvendor relationsadministrationsupply chain operationsinventory management+5

Agventure commodities ltd

Administration, Logistics and Management Executive

Jan 2022Oct 2022 · 9 mos · Nigeria · On-site

  • Handled export logistics, shipping and administration at Lagos and
  • supply chain operations, cost accounting, truck logistics at Port
  • Harcourt and Ogun state Warehouses, Nigeria
  • Plan, organize and oversee shipping, operational logistics, inventory
  • management, general accounts given, of the organization
  • Generating, maintaining and submitting all key reports and documents of
  • shipping and office namely; OBL and HBL, Commercial invoices, Origin and
  • Phytosanitary certificates, bank receipts, stock sheets, general reports, way bills,
  • receipts, invoices and related documents
  • Ensure and evaluate quality of all commodities, as per season and sourcing, at
  • all times, namely cashew, sesame and dry ginger and avoid any damage,
  • infestation or any loss due to transport, handling or mismanagement
export logisticsshipping administrationsupply chain operationscost accountingtruck logisticsinventory management+4

Pooram agencies

Administration Executive

Aug 2019Oct 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Kerala, India · On-site

  • Handling, transport logistics, office administration, human
  • resources, warehousing and all related management activities
  • The firm handled the semi processing and trade of cashew, rice,
  • cooking oil in and around kollam district, Kerala, India
transport logisticsoffice administrationhuman resourceswarehousing managementAdministrationLogistics Management

Career break

Career transition

Jan 2008Jan 2011 · 3 yrs · Quilon, Kerala

  • Responsibilty ranging from Administration Executive to Profit Centre Head.
  • First ever lead responsibility into a family venture - Branch for an imported techno glass produce for the district.
  • Key responsibilities of Administration & Management, Sales, Promotions, after sales, documentations, order fulfilments, transportation, accounting, inventory management, labour management, key decision making, marketing,costing, quality management, procurement and operations etc

Education

East West College of Management, Viswaneedum Post, Magadi Mn Road, Bangalore-91

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Marketing and HR

Jan 2017Jan 2019

Acharya Bangalore Business School

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

Jan 2014Jan 2017

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