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Avner (Avi) Judes

Import And Purchasing Manager
Kfar Saba,M

Summary

Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Import /Director of Purchasing

Agentek /Lahat Ltd.
04.2001 - Current
  • Importer of medical devices and analytical equipment, providing solutions in physics, electro-optics, electronics, and mechanics
  • Leading in medical/scientific/pharmaceutical equipment, health, and sports
  • Responsibilities include creating customer orders, coordinating supply with customers, issuing delivery notes/invoices for supply/installation, overseas and domestic purchase orders, direct logistics coordination with suppliers, tracking, receiving goods into company inventory, processing supplier invoices, opening and managing import files, direct communication with customs brokers until shipment release, tracking until goods arrive at company offices, and monitoring stock levels according to consumption and safety stock levels.
  • Improved supplier lead times through collaborative forecasting efforts.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and ensure timely delivery of materials.
  • Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
  • Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
  • Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
  • Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
  • Contacted location managers and department supervisors to assess requirements.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
  • Trained new staff members to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
  • Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
  • Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with Forwarders to secure best value for company.

Astronics
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Responsibilities include purchasing, import, and supplies.

ATIS ELECTRONICS LTD
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Importer of Japanese automatic machinery for assembling electronic components, subcontracting in the electronics industry
  • Responsibilities include logistics in the import (purchasing) and export departments, inventory management, customer service, preparing quotes, payment tracking from customers, interaction with suppliers and customers abroad, representative of the company owner and his confidant in management meetings, managing protocols, and translating them from Hebrew to English (CEO was a non-Hebrew-speaking foreign resident).

Education

Specialization Course in Import, Export, and International Trade -

Bar-Ilan University, Center for Continuing Education

College of Management, Bookkeeping Levels 1+2 and Computerized Bookkeeping (Hashavshevet) - undefined

Certified Bookkeeper by the Ministry of Labor - undefined

Skills

Translating and drafting letters and emails in English for department managers, salespeople, and service technicians

  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Procurement expertise
  • Document Preparation
  • New Vendor Setup
  • Supplier Relations
  • Reporting knowledge
  • Account Management
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Distribution experience
  • Resourcefulness
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • MS Office
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team Leadership
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Self Motivation
  • Time management abilities
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Effective Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • ERP Systems
  • Record-keeping
  • Inventory Control
  • Purchase Orders
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Task Prioritization
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Professionalism
  • Reliability
  • Written Communication

Military Service

  • 1987-1990, Military Police Investigative Unit
  • 1990, End of compulsory service

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 03/1969

Timeline

Import /Director of Purchasing

Agentek /Lahat Ltd.
04.2001 - Current

Astronics
01.2000 - 01.2001

ATIS ELECTRONICS LTD
01.1997 - 01.2000

Specialization Course in Import, Export, and International Trade -

Bar-Ilan University, Center for Continuing Education

College of Management, Bookkeeping Levels 1+2 and Computerized Bookkeeping (Hashavshevet) - undefined

Certified Bookkeeper by the Ministry of Labor - undefined

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