Mohammad M. Rashid

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Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005 ac6hbi@r.postjobfree.com

EMPLOYMENT

Polynt Composites USA– Carpentersville, IL

Purchasing Manager- Coatings January 2015 – Present

Directly responsible for procurement of all strategic coatings raw materials at 16 plants in the U.S. and Canada

Negotiate and execute contracts for critical and strategic coatings raw materials and vendors

Responsible for $300 million spend

Five direct reports, ten total reports

Additional responsibilities include:

oNegotiate and manage packaging and utility agreements

oReporting, updating and maintaining compliance and usage reports with suppliers and government agencies

oCollaborate with site managers on capital expenditure projects

oManage and track rebate agreements

oWork with site controllers to develop annual budgets

oNegotiate, maintain and update equipment leases across all locations

oMonitor and report pricing trends and cost drivers for critical coatings raw materials

oDevelop and implement Iso producers

oWork with R&D to secure raw materials for new R&D projects

oEstablish multiple sources within supply chain through prospecting

Managed purchasing group through the major acquisition of Cook Composites and Polymers in 2015

oFrom 4 to 10 U.S. plants

Managed purchasing group through the major merger with Reichhold Chemical in 2017

oFrom 10 to 16 plants in the U.S. and Canada

Facilitated and documented synergy savings of over $1,000,000 each year since 2015

Commodity Buyer July 2014 – January 2015

Responsible for non-critical raw materials and indirects

Prepared monthly spend, inventory, forecast and drumming reports for managers and buyers

Updated monthly and quarterly pricing records

Negotiated and updated fleet of forklifts and equipment at largest production site in my first 30days

Quality Control Tech June 2012 – July 2014

Completed all training and successfully ran lab within 3 weeks of hire

Tested all incoming raw materials, recorded results, and retained samples

Assisted production with in-process checks and adjustments

Verified final product prior to shipment to customers to insure superior level of quality

Strategic member of the internal iso–audit team

2014 Certified Emergency Response Team

Neighborhood Foods, Inc. - Westmont, IL

Accountant/ Minority Owner June 2009 – 2018

Managed bookkeeping, accounting, monthly and annual reporting and filings

Facilitated the opening of 2 new locations and the sale of another in 2013

Presented applications and business plans to local municipalities

Maintained permits, licenses, and other certifications

Installed and implemented inventory, network and surveillance systems

All City Equipment, Inc. – Harvey, IL

Accountant August 2011 – August 2012

Designed and implemented company’s accounting and inventory costing system

Managed and audited company’s multi-million dollar inventory

Prepared and submitted state and federal income tax returns

A.L. Taylor & Associates, P.C. - Chicago, IL

Accounts Manager and Associate Accountant May 2011 – January 2012

Managed company’s cash flows, payables, bank accounts, and bookkeeping

Compiled budgets and forecasts for A.L. Taylor & Associates and their clients

Audited and prepared tax returns for businesses, schools, and non-profits

Accounting Intern May 2009 - May 2011

Prepared income tax returns and filings for individuals and small businesses

Completed audit reports, vouching, and account reconciliations

Established a proposal and timeline to update computers and move to a paperless system

CarMax, Inc. - Naperville, IL

Sales Consultant May 2007 – September 2009

Assisted clients in the purchase of appropriate vehicles, resulting in up to 12 sales in one month

Diversified experience consisting of sales and administrative duties

Recognized for highest customer satisfaction rating in store for 4 of 5 quarters and 3rd in Region

EDUCATION

The University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Business Administration – Chicago. IL May 2011

Bachelor of Science in Accounting CPA eligible

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Beta Alpha Psi –Theta Kappa, UIC – Chicago, IL

President Dec 2008 – May 2011

Organized and recruited students to join UIC’s Honors Business Organization

Coordinated recruitment and career preparation events such as resume reviews and mock interviews

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: Fluent in Arabic language, Working knowledge of Spanish language

Skills: Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite- strong focus in Excel, working knowledge of AS400, and significant experience in multiple versions of SAP

Successfully demonstrated ability to quickly adapt in different industries and disciplines

Member of the Wellness and Coating committees at Polynt Composites USA

Member of The Nifty Niblicks golf association

Passionate Chicago sports fan, novice improv comedy student, Disney nerd, foodie and travel enthusiast

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