Mehrdad Dinkoo

Purchasing Specialist at Merlin Plastics Supply Inc.
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Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, CA
Languages
  • English Professional working proficiency
  • Persian Native or bilingual proficiency

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Sooren Derboghosian, MBA

It's without hesitation that I recommend Mehrdad if you are looking for the best supervisor in the sales and after-sales service in the automotive industry. Mehrdad and I worked together directly to lunch the first Volkswagen's dealership in Iran. He will be an asset to any organization.

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Experience

    • Canada
    • Plastics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Purchasing Specialist
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      . Managing all aspects of purchases from requisition to delivery including issuing Purchase Orders, monitoring deliveries and invoices . Assisting with issues related to invoicing and/or delivery, following up on returns or refunds for non-conforming materials . Developing and maintaining supplier relationships, acting as an interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders . Actively seeking cost savings, documenting cost savings and contributing to the team's overall cost savings goals Show less

    • Canada
    • Banking
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Collections Advisor
      • Mar 2022 - Oct 2022

      . Maximized the collection of overdue payments from customers while minimizing collection costs and loan losses on individually assigned accounts. . Conducted timely and effective collection follow-up discussions on assigned loans in varying stages of arrears and on accounts where a potential risk to the Bank is evident. . Conducted payment collection activity to provide the Bank with optimal delinquency ratios and loan losses . Made sound decisions on accepting, rejecting or offering amended payment terms and settlements while conforming to Bank policies . Established full responsibility for all payment or collection related inquiries, concerns, and/or arrangements Show less

    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Parts Advisor
      • Aug 2021 - Nov 2021

      Issued purchase orders to appropriate vendor to order parts Created special ordered parts on dealership computer system, technician or client upon receipt Efficiently helped customers select parts and provide internal and external customers (retail and shop) with high quality service. Set-up orders for daily shipment, delivery, or pick-up. Ordered and maintained parts and shop supplies Prepared work orders Maintained inventory spreadsheets Coordinated repairs with technicians Show less

    • Iran
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Project Coordinator
      • Sep 2016 - Mar 2020

      • Selected General Contractors, prepared Tender Documentation and coordinate the Tender process • Provided technical support to standardization team with focus on scheduling, budgeting cost control, and coordination of deliverables • Participated on the preparation of project Strategy & Schedules • Created Purchase Orders, prepared Contracts, processed Claims and Invoices • Kept right communication flow with project team and ensured the proper project documentation • Prepared various reports for a wide range of internal/ external stakeholders; including monthly progress reports, status reports, steering committee packs, etc. • ensured excellent relationship with suppliers & consultants • Reviewed proposals, and selected optimal suppliers, vendors and manufacturers for dealer standardization project • Expedited standardization project equipment/materials in accordance with the expediting plan • Interfaced with client and project members regarding expediting issues • Maintained schedule and milestones for procurement deliverables and update the Material Tracking report. • Prepared weekly/ monthly progress and delivery status reports • Scheduled meetings with project team, prepared agendas and action plan, follow up task with team and schedule project follow up meetings as needed • Prepared various reports for a wide range of internal/ external stakeholders; including monthly progress reports, status reports, steering committee packs, etc. Show less

    • Construction Purchaser
      • Sep 2012 - Sep 2016

      • Ensured the process of procurement including pricing, invoices, supplier relationships and contract negotiations. • Maintained the product and supplier databases, purchase records, , pricing, and related product and supplier documentation; • Analyzed customer data to figure demands and negotiated with current and new suppliers in order to source new products. • Ensured the onboarding process for all new suppliers • Inventory control of warehouse, store in liaison with store and warehouse • Observe supply chain to tackle issues such as delivery discrepancies • Supplier invoices management including invoice discrepancies in liaison with the finance department. Show less

Education

  • Centennial College
    College graduate certificate, Global Business Management
    2020 - 2021
  • Halmstad University
    Master's degree, Computational Science and Engineering
    2010 - 2012
  • University of Science and Culture
    Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering
    2004 - 2008

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