Ajay Panchal

Manager - Purchase and Supply Chain @Super Asia Foods

Vaughan, ON, CA

Directed procurement, supply chain, logistics, finance, inventory management, product costing, and budgeting; led a team of 9.• Negotiated pricing and credit terms to drive cost reduction and supplier performance.• Finalized purchase orders, ensured on-time delivery, and implemented logistics strategies to reduce distribution costs.• Managed warehouse operations, stock control, and inventory reconciliation.• Facilitated imports and exports under EXIM policies, including raw materials, packaging, and machinery.• Developed long-term vendor partnerships, resolved quality issues, and ensured uninterrupted supply.• Created procurement strategies focused on cost, quality, and delivery.• Assessed stock aging, reduced non-moving inventory, and implemented forecasting and planning for optimized inventory.• Oversaw spare parts (mechanical/electrical) and ensured operational continuity.