Supply Chain Management

Executive Summary:

Qualified, experienced, hard working and result oriented logistics & supply chain team leader possesses experience of over 11 years in inbound and outbound logistics, consignment cost optimization strategies, lean inventory management, procurement & their contracts, handling & supervising import shipping management, performing hardcore negotiations with freight forwarders, relationship management with stakeholders inside & outside organization, freight forwarders network base management along with vendor’s material management ; extremely capable to manage challenging projects related to establishing freight forwarding and customs clearance network for end to end deliveries and policies through problem solving skills & team management.

Conversant, effective and innovative team player having hands on experience of designing & establishing KPI’s, cost controlling modules for containers and vessels related to LTL(less than truck load) & FTL(full truck load), supplier evaluation framework and spend analysis for agreements across the business portfolio.

Adept at SAP MM module, SAP Ariba, ERP Oracle 10g for logistics, procurement & supply chain movement ; having hands on experience to perform P2P (procure to pay) cycle entries, generating reports for management review & team performance measures.

CORE STRENGTHS & ENABLING SKILLS

Supply Chain Management

Procurement & Contracts management

Import shipping management

Vendor data base management

Strategic Planning & Sourcing

3PL contracts management

Cost Optimization modeling for containers and vessels

SAP MM,ERP & Advanced MS Excel

Negotiation & Value creation

Team & Conflicts Management

Analytical & Interpersonal Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Al Khalij Cement Company-Doha, Qatar May 2013 – Present

Serving as “Procurement Specialist-(Logistics, Import shipping management, customs clearance & contracts)”

Brief summary of major responsibilities:

Efficiently handling incoming import consignments (air, land & sea) through containers and shipping lines as per company’s valid Qatar customs clearing license issued by General authority of customs.

Preparing commercial comparison sheet including TCO (total cost of ownership) calculation by selecting appropriate incoterm.

Contacting with local & international freight forwarders, brokers, customs clearing agents and skillfully negotiating for best price, delivery schedule and payment terms.

Preparing purchase orders accordingly through SAP for outbound logistics related to OOD (order on demand), critical & strategic category spares import shipments.

Preparing tender documents and contracts related to raw material vessel shipments, CAPEX category, 3rd party inbound logistics & outbound logistics as well through SAP.

Develops & maintain strategies for strategic sourcing & category management which include but not limited to import shipment guideline templates, long term contracts with freight forwarders & local transporters, service level agreements regarding air & sea shipments with agents.

Efficiently generating, managing and implementing import management strategies. Analyzing and calculating various costs related to logistics, customs clearance and suggest methods to decrease expenditure; incorporating rock bottom negotiation strategies; optimizing sourcing procedures related to container management contracts.

Competently discovering and partnering with trustworthy shipping lines, customs officials at Hamad airport and Hamad sea port authorities.

Performing TCO (total cost of ownership) & ROI (return on investment) analysis for import shipment category.

Efficiently managing projects from start to completion of contracts, ensuring that shipment delivered on time and within its allotted budget. Negotiating sub-contracts with local transporters and monitoring their delivery performance, planning critical shipments dates, and organizing manpower for off-loading; helping to resolve any disputes which come up and identifying areas for improvement.

Skillfully reviewing & handling import shipping documents; monitoring customs clearance, documentation for import of products. After import material receipt at warehouse ; actively preparing all incoming inventory reports related to raw materials, equipment &MRO spare parts for management review.

.Develops and recommends sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks to the company and its stakeholders.

Identifies and implements performance metrics to measure and take action to freight forwarders performance; responsible for shipping agents performance for assigned categories and reports on sustainability to higher management. Develops and maintains effective relationships with local transporters and clearing agents.

Validate vendor set up and vendor information changes in SAP based vendor master data as per IMS & API standards.

Major Achievements:

Reduced line detention charges from USD 122,400 to USD 78,000 on annual basis by designing & establishing cost controlling model with foreign vendors and local shipping lines for import shipments management (Year 2013-Present).

Introduced & implemented “Vendor evaluation matrix” to effectively monitor performance in terms of service quality, lead time, delivery cost, consignment delays & incurred charges (Year 2014-Present).

Successfully formulated “Conflicts management policy” for company’s supply chain manual (Year 2018).

Achieved most significant cumulative logistics cost savings of USD 7,500,000 in raw material category by “Shipment consolidation approach” & releasing long term contracts to vessel shipping lines, freight forwarding agencies & local transporters (Year 2019 –Year 2020 ).

Lucky Cement Limited-Karachi, Pakistan October 2011 – February 2013

Served as “Senior Officer Supply Chain (demand planning, procurement & Logistics)”

Brief summary of major responsibilities:

Performed and excelled in necessary procurement initiatives for indirect spares category related to Karachi & Pezu Cement plants, which included but not limited to: calling suppliers, receiving quotations, verifying and receiving the approval of Plant managers & Line manager in order to ensure the timely delivery and availability of MRO spares & plant equipment through network of clearing agents, shipping lines and local transporters.

Followed up with internal plant end users for the maintenance of procured equipment as well as contracts in order to ensure that supplies are available on time and in full via inbound logistics schedule.

Managed the relationship with suppliers & sub-contractors to attain best value and reduced operational expenses.

Reviewed all invoices submitted by suppliers and subcontractors against original orders and manage payment by coordinating with accounts department.

Regularly monitored suppliers/vendors list and catalogs, review purchase specifications, solicit bids and develop correspondence in regard to ordering and receiving supplies required in accordance with procurement and tendering policies.

Coordinate with cross functional departments of plants to receive their technical specifications on equipment, material & service requirements.

Major Achievement:

Commercially negotiated contracts with existing suppliers related to indirect spares- MRO category (electrodes, bearings & water treatment chemicals) resulted in cumulative cost savings of USD 15,000 YoY basis for Year 2012 & 2013.

Successfully introduced and implemented KPI for procurement department OTIF (On time in full delivery) related to MRO (maintenance repair & operations) spares which increased spares visibility from 10 % to 50 % for plant end users (Year 2012-2013).

Generated feasibility for CMI (Customer managed inventory) regarding temporary spares & equipments utilized during maintenance shutdown operations (Year 2013).

Faiz Enterprises-Karachi, Pakistan April 2008 – September 2011

Served as “Procurement Engineer”(Sales & Service Division)

Brief summary of major responsibilities:

Efficiently developed specifications and performance test requirements to facilitate procurement of parts and equipment.

Proficiently monitored and analyzed technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and availability of parts and equipment to optimize procurement of services and materials for prompt delivery.

Adroitly investigated selected and recommended potential suppliers and vendors based on main parameters: quality and efficiency; negotiated agreements and prepared RFQ’s to purchase required products.

Approved and finalized ordering of necessary goods and services to ensure timely deliveries. Examined, tracked and reported key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

Collaborated with key persons to ensure clarity of specifications and expectations of company.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Iqra University, Karachi, Pakistan (Year 2010 - 2012)

MBA - Supply Chain Management

University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan (Year 2005 - 2008)

MSc - Chemical Technology

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION & MEMBERSHIP

Certification of “Certified Supply Chain Manager”(CSCM) by International Supply Chain Education Alliance(ISCEA) USA (Year 2015)

Member of “Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply” (CIPS) UK since October,2017-Membership id : 005690527

REFERENCES

References shall be provided upon request along with name, designation, company and contact number.

Khalid Shaikh

Supply Chain Professional

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