Cover Letter
Dear Hiring Manager,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Jaffar Mohammed, and I am a Supply Chain Professional with over 12 years of experience in optimizing supply chain processes and driving operational efficiencies.
I have a strong background in Warehousing, Logistics, Inventory Management, Procurement & Supply Chain Master Data Governance. I am enthusiastic about using data-driven strategies to enhance supply chain performance. I admire exploring and enhancing supply chain practices in leading companies and would love the opportunity to connect and learn more about the challenges and opportunities your team is facing.
If you’re open to it, I would appreciate a brief conversation to discuss how I could contribute to the team’s success or any upcoming projects you might have. Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to the possibility of connecting! Best regards,
Jaffar Mohammed F.
Jaffar Mohammed F
Email: *********@*****.***
Mobile: +966-**-***-****
www.linkedin.com/in/JaffarMohammedFazal
Summary:
Dynamic and results-oriented Supply Chain Manager with over 12 years of experience in optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record in managing end-to-end supply chain activities, including warehouse management, procurement, logistics, inventory management, and demand forecasting. Skilled in data analysis and project management, with a strong ability to negotiate contracts and build strategic relationships with suppliers. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and reduce costs. Committed to delivering exceptional service and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and dedicated to operational excellence via the 6S framework. Key Skills:
- Analytical Skills - Leadership
- Problem Solving - Project Management
- Technical Proficiency - Negotiation
- Collaboration - Communication
- Risk Management - Financial Acumen
Professional Experience:
Regional Warehouse and Distribution Supervisor
AlAyuni Investment and Contracting Company, Riyadh. 12/2016 - Present
This role has given me the opportunity to apply the best practices related to the supply chain in the construction industry. Below are a few enhancements and responsibilities which I am undertaking and reporting to the SCM Director.
Achieved the transformation of ERP from manual data management to Microsoft Dynamics and record collective inventory 2016-2017.
Implementing and an integral part of the ongoing transformation from AX Dynamics to Oracle Fusion 2023-2024.
Creating and implementing strategies that are cost-effective, innovative and incorporate growing complexities and challenges within the industry of production & construction engineering.
Set up warehouses and facilities as per contract from the client and per the business requirement and/or investment by the company.
Supervise daily warehouse activities, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, organization, floor productivity, shipping, and customer service. Responsible for investigating stock discrepancies, including negatives, unfound and sold out, and reporting.
Perform Negotiations on near to closure procurement contracts in lieu of the metrics of demand & supply.
Implement operational policies and procedures with continuous improvement.
I also ensure that the warehouse runs at its peak efficiency with no compromise on customer satisfaction, being the primary goal by driving down costs, managing, directing, training warehouse employees and setting achievable business goals.
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by setting up, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and following legal regulations.
Analyze demand metrics to refine the regional demand and supply planning, and leverage data to forecast material and inventory requirements thorough inventory control.
Review and design workflows related to the supply chain, by implementing standard operating procedures.
Handling raw materials and finished goods storage has also been one of the duties in this role for production plants such as Crushers, Asphalt & Concrete Plants.
Manage a dozen direct reports followed by multiple indirect employees which leads to effective people management.
Develop quality relationships with demand areas such as projects and their consultants, to run warehouse operations in an established manner.
Experience in mobilizing and operating warehouses in projects related to clients such as Saudi Royal Commission, SAR, NEOM and TROJENA.
I have been a key user in implementing Oracle Transportation Module to cater data-driven decisions for smarter logistics operations.
Distributions Supervisor
VWR International, Coimbatore, India.
01/2016 - 12/2016
Experiencing the field of pharmaceutical and laboratory product line from the intellects of supply chain. Introducing self to a complex process of temperature-controlled inventory its storage, transport and distribution from manufacturers to the customer.
Observe regulations to supply life science product line through drop shipping to the end user.
Execute cost-analysis to control costs on transportation and actualize plans to reduce logistics partner costs.
Assign orders to the regional team and support the sales team to deliver the inventory sold.
Negotiate service level agreements reasonably with the onshore liaison team with the aim of attaining them reasonably.
Manage a team of regional distributors within the company for practical prompt delivery.
Oversee contracts with third-party logistics providers and onboard new service providers.
Monitor all sent material orders and ensure data transmission according to schedule and actual record.
Track special orders to ensure fulfillment, review planned orders, and recommended processes for future orders in case of exceptions.
Meet consultants to source exact suppliers and vendors to secure competitive pricing on temporary storage if any need arises.
Route optimization based on delivery schedule to minimize on transportation cost.
Evaluate employees on frequent intervals and consolidate the annual appraisals. Monitor & train individual team members against their KPI's. Supply Chain Analyst
Ford Business Services, Chennai, India.
08/2013 - 12/2015
Beginning a full-time career with the renowned automobile manufacturer, in this role I was a part of supply chain and order management back-end operations. Some core activities included below:
Analyze the macro level demand forecasting and create material replenishment plans to meet production targets.
Leverage inventory supply budget.
Control inventory and work with plant manufacturing operations, procurement, logistics, suppliers, and quality team.
Review delivery orders and evaluate availability, lead times, and manufacturing process needs.
Secured goods and services such as delivery of materials directly to the production team which holds spares, components and tools.
Consistently employed restocking level against safety stock and deploy skills to secure the most cost- effective inventory solutions for a well-planned outcome.
Product consumption analysis and delivery lead to time optimization, practice just in time against reducing stockpile and reducing carrying cost.
Develop and discuss on weekly dashboards on ordered and delivered inventory. Customer Service, Supply Chain
KG Information Systems Limited Coimbatore, India – Part Time 09/ 2010 - 04/2012
This was the beginning of my professional career journey with some basics of customer service against closed sales from US and Canada. This was a part time career, while I was pursuing my education.
Schedule post sale delivery and installation followed by scheduling annual maintenance for the hardware provided.
Basic troubleshooting related to telecommunications by offering the right solutions to the customers in which most cases their grievances are resolved.
Quickly and accurately perform multi-tasks like talking, listening, seeking information, scheduling and problem solving.
Maintaining records to ensure better customer relationships and satisfaction, which includes the process flow, recording repeated grievances, updating customer data to check frequency and addressing the queries of the customer.
Use the on-call opportunity to solve the grievance and to cross sell products which are available across the provider. Whereas most of the sales leaders are close by the sales team.
Build and support business relationships with clients by providing prompt and right service to promote customer loyalty.
Languages
English - Full professional ability.
Arabic - Working ability.
Hindi - Full professional ability.
Tamil – Working ability.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management with Computer Applications. Bharathiar University - Coimbatore - India.
06/2010 - 05/2013