Muhammad Irfan Aslam

Supply Chain Manager

(CIPS, CSCP, PMP)

Mobile: +971-**-*******

E-mail:

adkv83@r.postjobfree.com

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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