Electrical Engineer Supply Chain

Taha Aitali

*** * ********* *******, *******, IL 60614

Phone: 414-***-**** E-mail: **********@*****.*** SKILLS

• Develop and implement proactive successful sales strategies to maximize profit and productivity in accordance with company vision and values.

• Utilize contact management software to monitor, direct and increase sales.

• Warehousing logistics, supply chain and inventory forecasting.

• Superior communication, presentation and listening abilities.

• Strong analytical, negotiating and problem-solving skills.

• Firm commitment and dedication to achieving positive results. EXPERIENCE

Vice President: Alpha1 Aviation, LLC - Milwaukee, Wisconsin May 2015 – Present

• Played key role in establishing startup company, including building warehouse as well as developing quality system and procedures in compliance to ASA100 and FAA Advisory Circular 00-56B.

• Set up Company DTD work procedures for sales, purchasing, research, warehousing, and HR departments.

• Drove revenue sales to exceed over one (1) Million on the first six (6) months of business start.

• Hiring new personnel, keeping up with employees training and company self-audit log.

• Management DTD requirements (RFQs, POs, AOGs, Tear Down Reports, Supplier Approvals, communicating shipment information to customer and following up on financial account receivable).

• Warehouse Management (Receiving and Shipping Inspections, Parts Classification "Sched b/ECCN", Shelf Life, Hazmat, Q Cage, Export, and Import Licensing Compliance).

• Extensive vetting of local and international company representatives.

• Putting presentations together for new customers and negotiating contracts directly with Military/Commercial End User and MRO's.

• Signed exclusive contracts in Asia, Europe, Middle East, and North Africa to supply spare parts and to manage component repairs directly with Military/Commercial End User.

• Led centralized planning function, including master scheduling, forecasting, supply chain and shop planning in order to drive cost reduction.

• Executed inventory strategy and teamed with global suppliers to ensure delivery of affordable, high-quality parts that meet customer needs.

• Developing relationships and negotiating payment terms with OEM's, Suppliers, and Repair Stations.

• Company Marketing Management including Airshow set ups, Booth’s cost negotiations/designs, Customer tailored presentations/promos and brochures, Scheduling/Leading meetings with End-users and MROs. Regional Sales Director: S3 International, LLC - Milwaukee, Wisconsin May 2013 – May 2015

• Developed and maintained thriving customer relationships for all accounts in Asia, Europe, Middle East, and North Africa.

• Exceeded company sales goals by twenty (20) percent in 2013 and by thirty-five (35) percent in 2014.

• Management DTD Requirements (Spare parts and components repairs RFQs, Customer's POs management, Tear Down Repairs reports, Management of shipping and receiving reports, Management of financial account receivables).

• Management of military rotable component pool and flight by the hour programs directly with End-user, Overseeing logistics of End-User’s warehouses overseas.

• Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly revenue reports and projections for board members and executives.

• Marketing Management including company Airshow’s representation, Booths set ups, Customer Presentations/Brochures/Promos, Travel plannings including Airfares/Hotels/Restaurants reservations for the entire team, and identification of potential customers.

• Extensive Vetting of new overseas representatives. Operating Partner: Blackthorn Pub & Grill - Milwaukee, Wisconsin January 2009 – March 2013

• Managed the entire construction process and opened pub ahead of schedule.

• Established operating procedures, hired staff and oversaw training.

• Developed and implemented marketing strategies to grow business.

• Sales Revenue over one (1) Million first year, exceeded sales target by twenty (20) percent.

• Obtained and maintained updated licenses needed for business operation.

• Weekly/Monthly P&Ls, by weekly payroll for 50 employees, invoice payments, overseeing weekly orders, and daily bank transaction batches

Vice President of Sales: Compass International Aerospace, LLC - Milwaukee, Wisconsin December 2008 – February 2013

• Played key role in establishing startup company, including developing quality system and procedures, hiring personnel, pursuing new business leads and negotiating initial contracts.

• Set up warehouse in compliance to ASA100 and FAA Advisory Circular 00-56B quality system.

• Led centralized planning function, including master scheduling, forecasting, supply chain and shop planning to drive cost reduction.

• Executed inventory strategy and teamed with global suppliers to ensure delivery of affordable, high-quality parts that meet customer needs.

• Placed the Company in a strong financial position before acquisition. Account Manager: S3 International, LLC - Milwaukee, Wisconsin February 2007 to December 2008

• Management DTD requirements (RFQs, POs, AOGs, Tear Down Reports, Part’s research and classifications, shipping and receiving reports, and management of customer financial account receivables).

• Managed customers in Asia, Europe, Middle East, South America, and North Africa.

• Consistently traveled overseas to cultivate customer relationships and assess future business needs.

• Represented the company at international Airshows, Prepared tailored presentations to fit End User needs.

• Local and international sales calls as well as placing orders with suppliers, Management of receiving and shipping parts from both suppliers and customers.

Education

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Bachelor of Science

Electrical Engineer & Computer Science

Certifications

- SUP’s and Counterfeit Parts,

ESD, Trace, Shelf Life, Life

Limited Parts, ATA-Spec 300,

Suppliers, Receiving and

Shipping Inspection, and

PMA/TSO/Standard Parts

Licenses

- Aviation Suppliers Association

ASA-100 and FAA Advisory

Circular 00-56B.

- Export/Import Bulk and

Individual Licenses in

Compliance with Department

of State, Department of

Commerce, and Department of

Treasury.

- Hazmat.

Software

- AutoCAD

- C++

- Digital Logic

- ERP SAP

- Microsoft Office

- Pentagone Software

- PSpice

- Visual Basics

Awards

- Nominated Best Mentor by

Peers at S3 International &S3

International Repairs 2014

Languages

- English

- French

- Arabic

References

Available upon request

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