Harj Handa

Senior Manager, Global Component Sourcing @ Astute Group

About

Excess Inventory Management for OEM/CM's throughout UK and Europe, turning Redundant Stock into Real Cash Value by purchasing Excess Surplus Stock, help in Consignment Management partnerships and consult on Supply Chain Value-Add Services. Experienced Senior Trader with a demonstrated history of working in the Semiconductors Industry. Strong sales and purchasing professional skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Sales, Buying, International Business, and Sales Operations.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Rochester

Industry

Semiconductors

Skill

Account Management, Sales Management, Electronics, Negotiation, Product Marketing, Key Account Management, Semiconductors, Team Building, Customer Relations, International Sales, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Product Management, Purchasing, Problem Solving, Components, OEM, Procurement, Business Planning, Direct Sales

Experience

Senior Manager, Global Component Sourcing

Astute Group

2024-6 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Supply Chain Specialist

Astute Group

2019-2 - 2024-6 · 5 yrs 5 mos

London, United Kingdom

Senior Executive Account Manager

Advanced MP Technology

2011-11 - 2018-12 · 7 yrs 2 mos

London, United Kingdom

International Client Management; Supply Chain Management; Pricing Strategist; Competitor Analyst; Organisational Planning; Vendor Negotiation; Purchase Planning; Sales Operation; Self Disciplined; Strategic Thinker; Customer Relationship Skills; Multitasking; Board Presentation; Global Presenter.

Sales Manager - Europe & Asia

Vital Source Inc. (part of Advanced MP Technology)

2008-1 - 2012-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

London, United Kingdom

Independent Electronics Distributor, the brokering arm of Advanced MP Technology. Sales Management; Vendor Relations; Purchasing Management; Managerial Duties; Financial Planning; HR Management; Office Management; Sales, Systems, Product, and Technical Trainer; Customer Relations Management. Sales Team Leader; Motivational Builder; Strategic Planner.

Product Manager

Vital Source Inc (part of Advanced MP technology)

2003-7 - 2008-1 · 4 yrs 7 mos

London, United Kingdom

Sales Marketing; Leading Commodity Buyer; Product Management; Speculative Buys; Promotion Planning; Marketing Strategist; Excess Inventory Management.

Trading Broker

Vital Source Inc (part of Advanced MP Technology)

2002-7 - 2003-7 · 1 yr 1 mo

London, United Kingdom

Trader Brokering; Vendor Liaising; Negotiation; High Value Sales; Relationship Management; Customer Care; Highest Global Sales Person. Account Development.

Account Manager

Vectone

2001-11 - 2002-7 · 9 mos

VOIP Telecoms Company. Product Marketing and Sales. Market Research; Development Planning; Presenting; Test Marketing; Market Design; Multi- Language Sales Communication.

Account Development Executive

CDW UK

2000-3 - 2001-7 · 1 yr 5 mos

IT Corporate Sales of Hardware, Software and Complete Solutions. Contract Bids; Tenders; Cold Calling; Account Development; Sales and Closing Skills; Team Building; Solutions Provider.