SALMAN ALI
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SUMMARY OF SKILLS
An experienced supply chain professional with more than 6 years of experience in manufacturing environment at Bombardier, Mitsubishi Aerospace Canada and Blanco Canada
An ex-military commissioned officer who is highly skilled in dealing with suppliers, supply chain processes, project management, demand validation and audits and discrepancies resolution
Extensive experience in ERP (Epicor and Syspro), SAP (Material Management), SAP APO Module, and Non-Conformance Management System (NCMS)
Proven English verbal and writing skills (Canadian Language Benchmark 8)
A self-starter with excellent organizational, planning and execution abilities acquired through Military service and working at Bombardier
Excellent written and verbal skills and command on MS office suite applications
WORK EXPERIENCE
Blanco Canada
Production Planner/SAP Analyst/Buyer March 2020-Present
Responsible for Production Planning in SAP APO/PPDS and ensuring its optimum execution through all stages of Production
Improvised Production Planning procedures thus increasing Productivity by 30 %
Enhanced communication with Distribution Centres thereby improving the Backorders and Safety Stock levels by 40%
Supervised Logistics of finished goods to various Distribution Centres in-time
Responsible for purchasing of complete spectrum of Packaging materials
Developed multiple KPIs assisting analysis of Planned vs Actual Production
Carried out complete analysis of Planning and Logistics using SAP and MS Office tools
AAA Aerospace Canada at Bombardier June 2016-Nov 2019
Production Planner and Supply Chain Lead
Supervised a team of 8 people and performed as Production Planner and Logistics Focal for Global 7000 Flight Test Vehicles and Global 7500 Production aircrafts
Evaluated and analyzed resource and Logistics management applications
Coordinated with approved suppliers to ensure quality and timely deliveries and created Purchase Orders
Managed production line priorities and ensured OTDs are met, and master production plan gets executed seamlessly
Devised SOPs for analyzing demand requisitions against actual requirements
Measured performance discrepancies as well as the availability of purchased materials and parts
Ensured availability of tools, test and special fixtures for production
Managed the inventory control and goals (materials, products, tools and parts) using SAP and Data sheets
Performed troubleshooting and supported SIOP
Managed relations between internal clients and buyers and coordinated with Quality to ensure supplier performance
MHI Aerospace Canada
Production Planner (Sub Assembly Project Lead) April 2015-June 2016
Managed and supervised over-stock inventory of 1100 Aviation parts whereby I conducted daily analysis and evaluated overstock and shortages for onward communication to Central office in Japan
Conducted shipping and receiving and documentation for entire process in a fast-paced environment
Improvised Reverse stock management which translated into efficient procurement and supply system
In-charge of the Sub-Assembly inventory where I devised procedures and streamlined uninterrupted flow of supplies to Assembly Line at the Production Plant
Military
Logistics and Communications Officer June2001- July 2012
Performed as a co-ordinator between various Government bodies and military to ensure supplies for calamity hit areas
Devised long term communication policies for delivering resource utilisation plans, such as equipment acquisitions and internal product developments, information on ongoing projects, and progress towards existing goals
Military
Pilot and Logistics Officer (Aviation) February 1998- June 2001
Supervised operations of a Secondary Aviation base for Navy
Responsible for Air and Ground Safety and Stock Management for sustained operations
Managed inventory and Ground Handling Equipment for repairs and maintenance of aircrafts
Monitored equipment inventory stock levels by reviewing actual utilisation as compared to budgeted usage and adjusting stock levels accordingly
EDUCATION
Pakistan Institute of Management Sciences
Certificate of Project Management
University of Karachi
Masters in Communications (Canadian Equivalent of Two years undergraduate studies)
Pakistan Naval Academy
Bachelor of Science (Canadian Equivalent of Bachelor assessed by ICAS Canada)