Supply Chain Management

MAHMOOD ALI

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SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT EXECUTIVE

Create business process improvement, technological understanding, and exceptional customer

relationship management fostering revenue growth, cost savings, and improved productivity

Accomplished, result oriented, and innovative supply chain executive with 7+ years of professional experience and

expertise in supply chain, procurement, operations analysis, distribution, global logistics, and operations

management. Technical talent & analytical expertise in aligning supply chain operation with rapidly changing

market, driving productivity through innovative approach, setting realistic priorities, process improvement,

effective planning and organizing skills & driving change into results. Experience with leading multinational

companies (Unilever, Novartis, Toyota & Honda Parts Supplier, & Oxford University Press) in streamline

operations, optimize productivity, & introduce system efficiencies in a cost effective manner.

Computer Skills: MS Office, MS Project, Oracle based ERP system, SAP, Visual basic ERP

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Core Knowledge & Skills:

Business Process Improvement Negotiations/Supplier Management

Operational Leadership

Strategic Global Sourcing Strategic Planning/Logistics Warehouse and Distribution

Supply Chain Analysis Lean Technique & Cost reduction Training/Excellent Motivator

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Integrated Supplier Management System in ERP to assess supplier performance based on quality, cost and

delivery lead to improved purchasing efficiency & service standard at Yunus Textile Mills Limited, 2013

Generated savings of Pak Rupees (PKR) 5.1M through negotiations and reduction in the purchase price of

the machinery and equipment at Yunus Textile Mills Limited, 2013.

Saved PKR 12M in annual cost through initiation of alternate sources for various imported materials and

products by coordinating with business development, quality control and vendors with prime quality and

better prices/terms at M/s Omar Jibran Engineering Limited, 2012.

Reduced inventory cost by PKR 5M annually by Performing logistics planning within a service driven

business, utilized knowledge and experience of change management through continuous improvement and

Lean methodologies at M/s Parazelsus Pakistan (Pvt) Limited, 2012.

Used proven leadership principles in lean implementation of projects within a planning & system analyst

role to improve flow and throughput of supply chain systems at M/s Peoples Steel Mills Ltd, 2006.

Improved production efficiency from 65%to 80% by implementing Total Productivity Maintenance

(TPM) and OEE at Futehally Chemicals (Pvt) Limited, 2005.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS June 2014 – October 2014

Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford UK. Oxford University Press employs almost

6,000 people & has a presence in 100 countries worldwide. Turnover totalled £695M by the end of 2013.

Distribution Manager

Led and managed supply chain process cycle, inventory management, procurement, and warehousing project,

stock distribution, supplier management, drove business process improvement & enhanced distribution

methodology. Managed 7 warehouses (440,000 square feet) operations ensuring optimum service level achieved

through better utilization of resources and implementing effective business strategy. Managed and performed

annual stock count of inventory value of PKR 4.5 billion and 4000+ ISBN . Formulated, designed, and

developed long range cost reduction and building plans, improving region distribution. Managed & performed

numbers of supply chain and business analysis through SAP module and presented to top management and

CEO for decision making and review of business performance. Directed & consolidated staff improving

corporate communications and business initiatives.

• Implemented and oversaw cycle count program that lead to 55% inventory accuracy improvement, resulting

in approximately PKR 50 million in annual savings.

• Successfully Implemented automation in warehouse operations to improve efficiency by 55% and reduced

operational cost by 65%.

• Ensured all warehouse activities are performed according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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• Successfully developed and set key performance indicators KPIs to improve supply chain visibility,

supplier performance management and track and control parameters to achieve department objectives.

• Planned overall distribution services to ensure customer requirements are met in an efficient and cost

effective manner. Developed and led programs to improve operational efficiency.

• Collaborated, developed, and maintained critical relationships with various cross functional departments to

provide operational procurement support.

• Liaised and interacted with customer service, sales, and vendors on services and designed programs to meet

customers’ strategic needs.

• Oversaw management of the daily Procurement activities (including Purchase Requisitions & Purchase Orders)

within SAP & reported to Director Operations for overall progress & targets achieved.

YUNUS TEXTILE MILLS LIMITED PAKISTAN July 2013 – June 2014

Yunus Textile is the largest exporter of home textile products to leading retailers in USA. Yunus brothers group with

investment in textile, energy, and commodity trading business has an annual turnover which exceeds US$1.5 billion.

Assistant Manager Purchase and System Analyst

• Managed the strategic procurement of 5 manufacturing units from 100 active supplier bases, annual

maintenance services, supplier contracts, packaging materials and supplies necessary for operations including

tools, lubricants and raw materials (local and imports, annual purchase value PKR 1.22 billion).

• Monitored & controlled projects budget, capital, & operational expenditures to improve financial discipline.

• Negotiated key commodities purchase from supplier worth 29.8 M and saved PKR 4.5 M.

• Successfully reduced inventory levels by 25% of consumables and achieved annual saving of PKR 7.1 M.

• Provided strategic planning input including RFP, scope of work, supplier selection, & subsequent PKR 20 M

professional services agreement.

• Managed suppler performance and supplier evaluation process, with an effective supplier evaluation schedule

and disciplined follow up of supplier status criteria.

• Effectively communicating with all departments and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, excellent product

quality, continuous improvement for cost reductions, and improving lead times.

• Performed supply chain analysis and include preparing of monthly reports, analyzing monthly purchase

price variances and cost improvement activities.

OMAR JIBRAN ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES LTD PAKISTAN June 2012 – November 2012

Omar Jibran Engineering Industries is an automobile parts manufacturing company. Omar Jibran manufactures and

supplies plastic and sheet parts to Toyota, Honda, and Suzuki cars.

Assistant Manager Supply Chain

• Managed and execute d strategic procurement activities, monthly production planning, inventory

management, supplier management, and global logistics operations while ensuring compliance with overall

objectives and strategies of the company.

• Utilized extensive knowledge and skill of supply chain optimization and saved PKR 20 M in company

expenses by implementing alternative sourcing strategy.

• Managed global supply chain operation and logistics activities to ensure that plans are achieved, potential

issues are identified & recommendations for resolution are developed.

• Planned and executed the inventory planning and streamlined supply chain resulting in reduction of

inventory cost by 10% to PKR 816 M.

• Studied and analyzed the global logistics operation focusing on efficient use of transportation, supplier

performance, and comparative costing analysis; reduced logistics cost by 15%.

PARAZELSUS PAKISTAN (PVT) LIMITED PAKISTAN February 2012 – May 2012

Parazelsus is a group focused primarily on marketing, sales, and distribution services to Novartis healthcare and

medical products. Annual group revenue/portfolio is US$500 million by the end of 2014.

Assistant Manager Supply Chain

• Planned, directed and monitored supply chain operations, procurement, logistics, inventory management,

stock distribution to 10 warehouses, managed 5 suppliers, 600+ SKUs, PKR 10.8 billion annual inventory,

PKR 9 billion annual sales, & logistics activities to ensure a cost effective flow of Novartis products

throughout four regions.

• Managed the supplier performance & contracts ensuring cost & risk associated with supporting strategy.

• Identifying potential cost savings, developing and overseeing budget, ensuring compliance with rules and

regulations and overseeing procurement staff.

• Proposed new warehouse of 150,000 square feet with channel distribution resulting in savings of PKR

300M.

• Examined the supply chain process at hand and took steps for improvement and cost reduction.

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TESCO PLC – UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON June 2007 – August 2011

Tesco PLC is a multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in United Kingdom.

Customer Advisor

• Responsible for Stock management, stock availability, proper display of stock, delivery put away, checking

supplier invoices. Solving customer queries, price changes on the shelves leading to retail excellence.

Actively involved in operations and store excellence programs increased weekly revenue by £48k to £62k.

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• Successful implementation of various projects including RF technology, price drop launch and simple

warehouse resulting in up to 90% accurate, timely completion of price changes, 14% growth in branch

revenue, and 25% overstock reduction.

PEOPLES STEEL MILL LIMITED PAKISTAN March 2006 – December 2006

Peoples Steel Mills Ltd is a world class alloy and special steel manufacturer plant. Diversified base of customers

include high profile illustrious end users in automotive, construction, transportation, and engineering sectors.

Assistant Manager Supply Chain

• Managed and oversaw production planning, material planning, and inventory control functions for five

production areas, including the company’s targeted growth brands.

• Led the development and implementation of comprehensive planning programs, reports, and processes to

streamline production planning, materials and inventory planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis

functions.

FUTEHALLY CHEMICALS (PVT) LIMITED PAKISTAN April 2004 – February 2006

(Third Party Contract with Unilever)

Company manufactured detergent brand Surf Excel (Unilever) with plant capacity of 500 Tons per day.

Trainee Production Engineer

• Managed 30 production staff, production, and 14 packaging machines including raw/finished goods

warehouses.

• Established labor standards through time study & work sampling for many areas of the production areas

that increased productivity by 30%, reduced costs of process units by 9%, & annualized savings of PKR 3.5 M.

PROJECT : Designed and planned the facility layout of packaging area based on 1000 tons/day

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capacity, including supply chain process, machine layout, floor layout, inventory level, and model of proposed

design.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

2008

• LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY – UK, LONDON

Master of Science (MSc), Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, Merit

2007

• LONDON INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY – UK, LONDON

Certification in Computer Science,

2004

• N.E.D UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY – PAKISTAN

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E), Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

SEMINARS AND TRAININGS

• Manufacturing Excellence key to business success, Total Productivity Maintenance(TPM),Total Quality

Management(TQM), HACCP, Health and Safety at Workplace, Coaching and Team Building Skills, Process

Improvement, Strategic Procurement, Supplier Performance Management, and Change Management

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