MELVIN S. TABLANTE, JR.
Imus City,Philippines
Summary
Results-driven Personnel/Office Manager with six years in construction operations, two years as an Account Manager, and five years in electronic gadget and IT sales in the Middle East. Proven expertise in maintaining accurate records and timely procurement, alongside strong organisational skills. Effective communicator with a focus on relationship building and operational efficiency, adept at navigating challenges with a solution-oriented approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Officer
GN Builders
01.2022 - Current
- Built supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, payment terms, and service-level agreements to secure favourable contract conditions.
- Researched potential vendors, requesting quotes and comparing pricing, quality, and delivery speed to identify optimal suppliers.
- Prepare purchase orders, track shipments, and confirm on-time deliveries and quantities.
- Monitored stock levels and placed orders to ensure timely replenishment, preventing shortages while minimising excess inventory.
- Inspect received goods for defects or mismatches and manage returns or claims.
- Maintain accurate records of invoices, contracts, and pricing history for budgeting and audits.
- Track industry trends and price movements to forecast supply needs and costs.
Operations Manager
MPRY Construction Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects, ensuring they are finished on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, clarifying expectations and deliverables to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Enforce compliance with safety regulations and building codes, conducting regular site inspections to ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
Operations Manager
RFC General Construction
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Recruited staff for vacancies and applied consistent workforce policies daily.
- Monitored staff performance and created improvement plans for regular follow-up.
- Oversaw quality control checks to keep product and service standards high.
- Investigated operational issues to trace root causes and produce reports.
- Reviewed and updated operational policies to match best practice guidance.
- Led daily operations tasks, optimising workflow to increase efficiency by 20%.
- Facilitated continuous improvement work, encouraging innovation and high service standards.
- Optimised resource allocation to maximise productivity and reduce downtime.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting service delivery by documenting findings.
Sales Promoter
Lenovo Mobiles-Jumbo Electronics LLC
Dubai
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Demonstrated Lenovo Mobiles to customers, highlighting unique features and benefits compared to leading brands to enhance customer understanding and engagement.
- Monitored competitors' promotions and offers, reported price changes to team leaders to inform pricing strategies.
- Compiled and sent daily sales reports to account managers alongside stock request orders to ensure inventory alignment with sales demand.
- Attended training and product knowledge orientation.
- Dubai, U.A.E
Account Manager
FiveStar Europe Paper Systems Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed portfolio of accounts, ensuring client satisfaction and retention
- Plan and attend regular update meetings with accounts/ Delivering sales presentations to high-level executives.
- Built territory and achieved sales targets, enhancing market presence
- Facilitated mobile phone sales, contributing to overall store revenue
Sales Executive
Sharaf DG LLC
Dubai
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Work to deploy agreements and incentives with agents that can shift the market.
- Manage and organize successful attendance at relevant trade shows and events in order to gather new leads.
- Contribute to strategic planning in the selection of new business partners/ using an existing network of industry contacts to generate new business.
- Dubai, U.A.E
Warehouse Supervisor
FiveStar Europe Paper Systems Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Developed racking system to streamline inventory management.
- Performed monthly inventory assessments to maintain stock accuracy.
- Compiled sales frequency report to inform future sales forecasts.
Sales Executive
American Star Apparel (Phil.), Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Engaged customers to identify specific business needs and formulate tailored solutions.
- Calculated costs to deliver accurate quotations within customer deadlines.
- Managed customer relationships through consultative sales techniques to attain individual sales goals.
- Achieved company targets by implementing successful sales strategies.
- Resolved customer issues and complaints with quick-thinking problem-solving.
Education
Caregiver -
St.Dominic College of Arts and Sciences
Bacoor, Cavite01-2005
Assosciate in Marine Transport -
Asian Instituteof Maritime Studies
Pasay01-2001
Skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Supplier negotiation
- Cost reduction
- Vendor management
- Purchase order management
- Inventory management
- Inventory optimization
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Risk Management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Contract negotiation
- MS Office Proficient
- Computer literacy
- Sales planning
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Decision making
- Tactical decision making
- Customer service orientation
- Calm under pressure
- Team player
- Relationship-building
- Adaptive problem solving
- Critical-thinking
- Product knowledge
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Purchasing Officer
GN Builders
01.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
MPRY Construction Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
Operations Manager
RFC General Construction
01.2016 - 01.2018
Sales Promoter
Lenovo Mobiles-Jumbo Electronics LLC
01.2014 - 01.2015
Account Manager
FiveStar Europe Paper Systems Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2014
Sales Executive
Sharaf DG LLC
01.2008 - 01.2011
Warehouse Supervisor
FiveStar Europe Paper Systems Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2008
Sales Executive
American Star Apparel (Phil.), Inc.
01.2001 - 01.2004
Caregiver -
St.Dominic College of Arts and Sciences
Assosciate in Marine Transport -
Asian Instituteof Maritime Studies