ALI AYOOB
***********@*****.*** / +973******** / Manama,Bahrain / https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliayoob693/ SUMMARY
Growth-focused Supply Chain Manager with a five-year track record of achievements in procurement, distribution, and logistics. Proven experience in implementing innovative tools to optimize the impact on revenue and expenditures through data-driven insights. A committed leader dedicated to team development and effective communication. WORK EXPERIENCE
Metro Supply Chain Ottawa, ON, Canada
Senior Operations Supervisor Jul 2021 - Present
Providing bespoke supply chain solutions to clients across industries, ranging from warehousing and inventory management to shipping and receiving, logistics, distribution, and purchasing. Planning and delivering with continuous improvement initiatives concurrently, coordinating closely with cross functional client stakeholders, delivering impressive operational efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness benefits. Coordinating complex logistics operations for clients, directing the transportation and distribution of 120+ global shipments weekly (air, road, and sea).
Navigating multifaceted negotiations and integrating with additional carriers, increasing supply chain flexibility, reinforcing quality standards, creating competitive advantages, and reducing expenses. Leveraging data analytics to gain insights and improve purchasing strategies, delivering best-in-class outcomes across all areas, boosting quality, slashing delivery timescales, and reducing procurement costs. XPO Logistics Ottawa, ON, Canada
Procurement Specialist Sep 2020 - Jul 2021
Directed procurement, established strategic sourcing, contract management, and negotiation strategies to maximize performance, quality, and cost savings.
Established KPIs for the supplier ecosystem (50+ local and international suppliers), tracked and reported on supplier performance, and enabled informed supply planning and budget allocation, reducing expenses by 8%. Introduced a comprehensive system to steer supplier audits and performance reviews, delivering a 15% uplift in supplier quality and reliability.
Rolled out new frameworks and refined 10+ processes across the supply chain via inventive lean improvement initiatives, skyrocketing operational efficiency by 15%. DHL Ottawa, ON, Canada
Logistics & Distribution Assistant Dec 2019 - Sep 2020 Scheduled and coordinated 80+ domestic and international shipments weekly, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory frameworks and maintaining 99.9% on-time delivery rates. Directed regular cycle counts, inventory audits, uncovered and resolved discrepancies issues, and ensured accuracy. Audited transportation processes and procedures, uncovering areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures, increasing efficiency by 12%.
EDUCATION
Carleton University, Sprott School of Business, Canada Ottawa, Canada Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management Graduation Date: Dec 2019 CORE AREAS / HARD SKILLS
Bilingual (English & Arabic), Client Relationship Management, Data Analysis & Reporting, Demand & Supply Planning, Forecasting & Trend Analysis, Lean methodologies, Project Management & Operational Excellence, Supply Chain Analysis & Six Sigma, Power BI, SAP ERP, Oracle SCM, & "SaaS".