Lijo Mathews Koshy

September 23, 2010 - August 31, 2018

Assistant Manager in Project Planning, Development & Procurement

• Managed the centralised purchasing of all raw materials and accessories required for perfume manufacturing. • Led and organised a dedicated team of 3-4 executives responsible for merchandising, product development and procurement. • Identified, analysed, prioritised and communicated project risks to management and the team. • Responsible for cost estimation analysis. • Selected suppliers based on cost, lead-times, quality etc. Negotiated with them for improved pricing, without compromising on quality and within a minimal lead time. • Ensured precise fragrance selection through detailed market surveys and focus groups - coordinated with retail outlets periodically. • Produced sales and production forecasting in-line with the production department to achieve maximum output efficiency. • Comprehensive knowledge of packaging materials and market trends to develop cost effective solutions. Achievements • Rapidly streamlined the outbound logistics processes to successfully overcome the challenges faced due to Qatar’s regional embargo and new regulations in KSA and UAE. • Successful automation of perfumery plant and compliance of perfumery products as per IFRA standards. • Developed and implemented yearly work plan for the design dept. based on the merchandise induction plan. • Developed multiple sourcing options for essential materials to have efficient and cost effective sourcing.