Manager Supply Chain
Resume:
Muhammad Irfan Aslam
Supply Chain Manager
(CIPS, CSCP, PMP)
Mobile: +971-**-*******
E-mail:
***********.*******@*****.***
Date of Birth: 01-Jun-1969
Driving License: UAE & having own
Car
Multiple Business Visas holding:
Schengen Countries, Turkey, Korea
& China
Education Background:
M.B.A (Finance & Marketing)
(1991)
The International University,
Missouri, USA
B.Sc. (Physics & Mathematics)
(1988)
University of the Punjab, Lahore
F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering) (1986)
Board of Intermediate &Secondary
Education, Lahore
Diploma & Certifications:
Supply Chain Management
(CIPS, CSCP)
Project Management (PMP)
Statistical Methods for Business
Export & Import Management
Six Sigma Master Implementer
Information Technology
29 years’ Managerial experience in Supply Chain/ PROCUREMENT with International Business
Procurement/ Supply Chain Manager April 2017 – December 2020 Asia Pacific Korea– UAE
Developing plan and leading the logistics and distribution strategy, delivering on cost, quality and service objectives across transportation, shipping network, supply channels, and distribution centers
Researching and identifying best practices and trends, prioritizing and selecting appropriate projects, leading in identifying risks, developing complex mitigation strategies, defining best practices and alternative solutions, driving standardization and controlling and resolving issues in collaboration with cross-functional and corporate teams
Handling and supervising all trade executions in the company
Preparing purchase and sales contracts for the traded commodities.
Organizing and managing shipments for trade, for both containers and vessel chartering, shipping operations/handling demurrage claims, inventory/stock management, and documentation (contracts, LCs, insurance policies)
Liaising with counterparts at supplier and buyer level to coordinate shipments
Negotiating and achieve the lowest rates for freight, inspection, and insurance to streamline trading books and maximize cost savings
Ensuring that all contracts are executed without deviation
Initiating timely invoicing and working closely with the accounting department to ensure billing accuracy
Ensuring that all purchased and delivered commodities are according to the agreed specs
Supply Chain Manager February 2009 – March 2017
Hanwha Corporation Korea – Dubai – UAE
Managing the end to end supply chain from forecasting/demand planning, procurement, inventory control/warehousing and distribution
Working with logistic/shipping companies and clearing the material from customs & ports.
Considering options for procurement strategy and makes appropriate recommendations to ensure the company benefit. Including such considerations as single sourcing, competitive bidding and local or overseas suppliers.
Analyzing and evaluating proposals, comparing prices, specifications, and delivery dates to identify and recommend preferred suppliers.
Attending Tendering Committee meetings in order to present proposals and recommendations and providing clarification for the benefit of committee members.
Coordinating with Finance and other Procurement staff for the certification and resolution of supplier invoices within contractual timeframes.
Assessing the performance of suppliers to ensure agreed service levels are met and maintained. Identifying areas of shortfall and recommends remedial action.
Conducting research into local and overseas markets in order to identify and assess new or alternative sources of materials and services that meet the company specification and pricing standards.
Guiding and developing the junior colleagues and effectively resolving their more challenging purchasing problems.
Procurement Manager October 2004 – January 2009
Sammi Corporation Korea – Dubai – UAE
Responsible of all the Procurement activities for the Projects in terms of costs, time and Quality.
Analyzing and evaluating all purchase requisitions to ensure clarity and completeness in description of materials.
Reviewing quotations of identify technical and commercial specifications received from the vendors and suppliers.
Participating in identification of vendors by researching product availability. Professional Skills:
Supply Chain Management
Cost Control and reduction
Procurement Planning &
Scheduling
Continual Improvement Process
Inventory Management
Vendor Management
Production Planning
Forecasting
Compliance
Contract Negotiation
Material knowledge with
specification
Commercial Knowledge
Sourcing the material (Local
and Global)
Logistic Management
Team guidance & handling
expertise
ERP
MS Office
E-mail, Browsing
Languages:
English – Professional
Urdu – Native
Hindi – Professional
Arabic – Intermediary
Maintaining Relations with various Vendors.
Conducting commercial negotiation and conclude on techno commercial requirements.
Making purchasing decisions based on specific strategy, need and business policy.
Generating LPO/IPO and coordinating with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials/services.
Preparing periodic reports and maintaining productivity measurement by including cycle time, quotations etc. Performing any related duties and responsibilities as and when required.
Managing independently all work after liaising with Managing Director. Procurement & Logistic Manager April 2002 – September 2004 MRC Jahra – Kuwait
Coordinating the schedule of logistics, maintenance and warehouse department.
Providing logistical support for project activities; including transport for client visits, events such as workshops, meetings, etc.
Sourcing material internationally & locally
Responsible of all the Procurement activities for the Project in terms of costs, time and Quality.
Keeping eyes on latest technology/methods of procurement & cost reduction and implementing new plans for procurement department which help the company to generate more profit/benefits.
Working with multiple vendors to determine the best deals for the company, evaluating the pros and cons of each, based on price, quality, speed of delivery and other factors and bargaining for best costs.
Generating LPO/IPO and coordinating with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of materials/services.
Arranging for the delivery, unloading and storing of the materials on site.
Preparing reports of purchase expenditure and allocations, new accounts established and terms agreed / proposed, efficiency of current process.
Liaising with Account Department for processing payment on agreed terms and other procurement related documentations.
Working with logistic/shipping companies and clearing the material from customs & ports.
Arranging Third Party inspections for the material before shipment if necessary.
Handling and monitoring of claims for defectives, shortage, missing parts etc. International Business Development Manager July 1991 – March 2002 Friends Steel Mills (pvt) Ltd – Pakistan
Developing and executing on strategic plans and provide guidance on key pursuits of construction steel products across the Middle East customer base, developing strategic proposal capture plans, price-to- win analyses, conducting competitive research and analysis, and preparing bid review packages, etc.
Defining methods and approaching to strategically improve pricing, dealer and representative selection, international off-set plans, bid negotiating tactics and international partnerships necessary to profitably close deals.
Understanding and communicating technical inquiries and other requirements to internal engineering and program management teams.
Building relationships with colleagues and customers to strategically align customer contact and communications plans that foster repeat business, new product development and/or new market penetration via increasing awareness and contacts.
Developing and coordinating campaign/marketing activities to develop new customers and growing the business. Developing briefings, data sheets and other marketing material for presentation to the customer, conducting market analysis to include forecasting, market trends, and competitive assessment, and participating in the preparation and attendance of trade shows.
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