Supply Chain Inventory Control

Tabassum Ghufran

437-***-****; ********@*****.***

** ***** ********, ******, *******, Canada

Procurement Specialist:

Experienced in project management. in petrochemical, heavy manufacturing, Power, Oil, and Gas(Saudi Aramco).

Skills:

I work in team-driven environments, managing and directing teams toward achieving organizational goals. Managerial and leadership skills. Decision-making, Problem-solving.

Competency:

-Planning, Controlling, Coordinating, and Supervising different types of Projects, Issuing solicitation documents in the form of requests for quotations(RFQ) and proposals(RFP), responding to vendor inquiries regarding supplier qualification procedures, tendering processes, contract, standards, and quality assurance programs, and assisting buyers and other procurement groups on technical matters including bid list preparation, safety, quality and regulatory requirements, surveillance assignments, acceptance criteria, and testing.

- Interface with production, maintenance, engineering, suppliers and corporate buyers to negotiate cost savings, ensure inventory accuracy and levels by monitoring all transactions in and out of the system for timeliness and accuracy.

-Sourcing components and/or materials for production, maintenance/engineering projects and actively participate in cost reduction initiatives, review open orders reports, issue and maintain releases on blanket orders, issue orders, expedite open orders through supplier contact, obtain quotes, purchase order entry, purchase card, quotation requests and correspondence processing and telephone support.

Specific Responsibilities

- Placement of Purchase orders through SAP, the use of procurement cards, or process blanket releases and perform follow-ups on orders based upon open order status reports or SRM/MRO requests.

- Provide support functions for assigned corporate buyer by performing the following: Organize, prepare, assemble, and send out required bid packages, processing shipping orders, correspondence, and change orders. Review SRM/MRO requests in SAP to create purchase order legal contract terms Review, edit and revise and conditions prior to inclusion into purchase order. Use SAP system to review and verify validity of invoice request for payments against project totals, payment terms and already expended progress payments.

- Expedite open orders on assigned commodities to meet required schedules. Elevate needs one supplier supervision level above normal contact and then report to responsible Buyer if promises do not meet requirements.

- Easy going with the direction of the corporate buyers and/or Manager-Materials & distribution to help manage and maintain supplier contracts, program administration and metric reporting.

- Audit inventory, investigate variances and identify root causes, analyze usage discrepancies utilizing spreadsheets, charts, and root cause analysis. Implement corrective actions if required.

- Manage and maintain MRO inventory, ordering system and part numbers.

- Have a proven records in areas related to material, production, and inventory control, shipping/receiving and warehousing.

- More than 15 years' experience in Materials management

-Negotiate agreements by analyzing supplier quotations and terms, achieving the best global commercial condition.

-Evaluation of incoming proposals and quotes for vendors (Commercially and technically)

-Establishing an acceptable supplier proposal, its acceptance to the requisitioner, and Preparing documents to obtain purchasing approvals.

-Locate new sources of supply and establish new suppliers.

-Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.

-Having Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.

-Responsible for sending out Request for Quotes and recommending sourcing options

-Responsible for Negotiating the best Value for goods and Services

-Responsible for targeting and implementing cost-reduction programs through individual and departmental goals

-Monitor suppliers performance and provide assistance to new suppliers to be recommended for inclusion on future competitive bidding lists. Investigate. Maintain current records on suppliers capabilities and performance.

-Coordinate incoming material for engineering changes and prototype builds.

-Maintain updated records of MR, PO, Change Request, invoices, and contracts

-Follow up with suppliers as needed, to confirm or change orders

-Maintain computerized inventory with results with physical stocks.

-Review Procurement/Material/Quality Plans from suppliers and provide comments. Perform Oversight on Suppliers; Procurement Processes.

-Strong knowledge of contracting and pricing models

-Supplier Relationship ManageDesign and execute strategies including, but not limited to acquisitions, maintenance renewals, strategic cost optimization, and terms & conditions improvements and standardizations.

-Driving continuous improvement within the Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Organization

-Lead continuous improvement of Materials procedures and systems.

-Work with vendors to resolve EDI issues on POs, invoices, and ASN issues.

-Assists purchasing management with the development of presentations on negotiation strategies for executive management.

-Subject matter expert (SME) with in-depth experience in Strategic Sourcing and Category Management.

Apr. 2024 (Present)

Company: Alberici Constructors, Ltd

Job Position: Quality Assurance Manager

Project: GM Posco, manufacturing of electrodes for EV Batteries.

Responsibilities: Managing material quality/quantity, vendor, inventory, construction, procurement, purchase order, change request, proposal, RFP, RFQ. problem solving vendor /client side.

Becancour, Quebec

Sept. 2022 to March 2024

Company: Imperial Foam

Job Position: Senior Material Specialist

Responsibilities: Managing Material, Procurement, Inventory, Vendor, Proposal, Negotiation and Quality.

Milton, Ontario

June 2021 to Aug 2022

Company: Modatek System

Job Position: Production Technician

Responsibilities: Managing Production, Material, Quality, Quantity, and Labour.

Milton, Ontario

June 2020 to May 2021

Company: Karmax Heavy Stamping.

Job Position: Production Technician

Responsibilities: Managing Production, Material, Quality, Quantity, and Labour

Milton, Ontario

Aug 1996 to Dec 2019:

JOB POSITION: Senior Material Specialist

COMPANY: Saudi Consolidated Engineering Company

(Khatib & Alami)(Saudi Aramco).

DEPARTMENT: MATERIAL/PROCUREMENT

-Planning, Controlling, Coordinating, and Supervising different types of Projects, Schedule, Distribute, or release materials according to project requirements

-Strong knowledge of contracting and pricing models

-Manage inventory levels in order to maximize inventory turns.

-Locate new sources of supply and establish new suppliers.

-Conduct supplier performance evaluations/supplier assessments.

-Driving continuous improvement within the Strategic Sourcing and category Management Organization

-Maintain updated records of MR, PO, Change Request, invoices, and contracts

-Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.

-Ensure timely delivery of all finished goods as per customer requirements and meet customer delivery

performance rating criteria.

-Interface closely with Production and all plant support groups to ensure activities are defined accurately and

executed effectively.

-Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of key industry trends, best practices, and new technologies

-Responsible for sending out Request for Quotes and recommending sourcing options

-Responsible for Negotiating the best Value for goods and/or Services

-Responsible for targeting and implementing cost-reduction programs through individual and departmental goals

-Participate in the monitoring and management of supplier delivery performance.

-Provide technical support to problem-solving activities such as investigations, and interfacing with other plant

departments on a continuous basis.

-Manage inventory stock levels by applying advanced inventory control techniques; monitoring and updating

minimum and maximum stock levels.

-Perform root causes analysis and cycle counts to improve inventory accuracy.

-Identify situations that require engineering change requests.

-Create non-conformance reports for defective material.

-Expedite material according to requirements by building vendor relations.

-Generate, analyze, and interpret reports using Excel to track and manage the material flow.

-Work with vendors to resolve EDI issues on POs, invoices, and ASN issues.

-Assists purchasing management with the development of presentations on negotiation strategies for executive management.

Nov 1989 to May 1996

Project Engineer

Arabian Works Company

Al-Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Worked with the following responsibilities for the different Ministries and private sectors like M.O.Agriculture and Water, M.O.Defence, M.O.Rural Affair, information, and Municipal corporations, Supervised projects like Power Plant(thermal/diesel driven), water treatment, wastewater, and Manufacturing industries.

01-Project planning, Supervision, control, Procurement, Construction(EPC)

02-Designing(Fuel oil/Lube oil/Waste lube oil tanks).

03-Evaluation of Bid(technically & commercially)

04-Evaluating and Approval of Bid documents of different contractors/vendors (technically & commercially)

05-Reviewing/Approving of Technical Documents provided by Vendor/Manufacturer

06-Project costing

07-Project Estimation.

08-Electro-mechanical equipment selection. rection, installation, and commissioning.

09-Preparation of technical specifications for equipment and materials like pipes, valves, fittings, etc. with the help of a design engineer.

10-Procurement(Local/International)

11-Site supervision(Technical & Administrative).

12-Meeting / discussion with the client to resolve technical/commercial problems

13-Meeting / discussion with different contractors/vendors to resolve technical/commercial problems

14-Preparation of “STATUS REPORT” for Projects

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office, ERP Packages: SAP, Procor, Cx Alloy, G-comply system

Education:

Jun - 1985 - Bachelor of.Engineering(MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)

NED University of Engineering & Technology

Dec - 2013 - Diploma in Supply Chain Management

The Charted Institute Of Logistic & Transport

Aug 2010 - Certificate in “Materials Management”

Pakistan Institute of Management

Mar - 2023 - Certificate in “Inventory Management”

UDEMY

Available date: Within 10 Days

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