Naazir Muhseen
Procurement / Logistics Specialist
An enthusiastic professional with an extensive
purchasing and procurement experience with strong
communication/negotiation skills and deep
knowledge of financial markets. Possess a track
record of success in managing the whole purchasing process, maintain relationships and improving
retention rate and delivery time.
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Doha, Qatar
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CORE COMPETENCIES
• Dedicated and self-motivated Procurement Professional of 10-year experience in a background of Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Excellent analytical skills, written and verbal
communication skills, extremely productive in high volume and high stress environment.
• Proficient in the use of Logistics, Procurement
applications and software (Oracle EBS /ERP, SCM
/WMS).
• Multi-cultural experience and ability to work in an international environment.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
ICON Training Centre – Qatar (MOFA Attested)
Higher National Diploma in Business Management
ICBT City Campus
IT Level 4
INFOCUS – Qatar (MOFA Attested)
Data Science Program Certification
Xaltius Academy
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Microsoft Office Packages
Faizar Musthafa Training Center
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Client Relationships
Communication Skills
Negotiations
Logistics & Operations
Data Analysis Understanding
Purchasing & Procurement
Problem Solving
Team Player
Supply Chain Management
Sales Planning & Operations
v
Accounting, Costing & Budgeting
v
Strategic Sourcing
v
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other
MS Office Packages.
• Software operation with MS Windows
based applications.
• Solid knowledge of Computer based
accounting.
LANGUAGES
• Full professional proficiency in English
• Proficient in Tamil and Sinhala.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Procurement Officer
AL MUFTAH STERLING – Qatar JUN 2023 – Present
Tasks & Responsibilities
• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of requirements, including detailed specifications, quantity needs, consumption patterns, delivery timelines, and quality standards.
• Initiate sourcing activities, Identify Potential Suppliers, Get Quotations from various Suppliers and negotiate to get the best rate, considering the quality and lead time.
• Arrange Advance Payments to Suppliers. Follow up and makes sure that payment Reaches supplier on time to get the production shipped on agreed Time.
• Get Quotations from various Freight Forwarders and negotiate the rates considering the Durability, Reliability and Quality of service.
• Check and verify Draft documents (AWB/BL, Invoice, PL, COO, Certificates)
• Arrange Clearance: Inform and provide all necessary documents (Shipping Documents, Delivery order/ Gate pass) prior to the Shipment arrival.
• Keep the warehouse updated and inform on the list of items arriving in the cargo for them to be ready for receiving.
• Compare various suppliers and their products to identify the optimal purchase by assessing the best price and highest quality.
• Work on ERP / System updates (Purchase order creation / Landed cost calculations / Reporting purposes) and Ministry Portals Such as MOPH & Tawtheeq.
• Manage claims and losses for both shortages and damages.
• Track and report budgets by month, budget variance, and actual budget.
• Coordinate with staff, operations personnel, and outside agencies to ensure materials, equipment, and services are available when needed.
• Control and monitor expenses against approved budgets
• Keep track and schedule all inventory levels and maintain inventory control procedures.
• Maintain all kinds of Data and prepare and present Reports anytime as per management requirements. Operation Coordinator
COMMUNICATION & SERVICES - Qatar Aug 2022 – May 2023 Tasks & Responsibilities
• Arranging the shipment based on the agreed regulations and requirements.
• Requesting for freight rates and comparison for transparent selection of the forwarder based on reliability and cost efficiency to move the shipment.
• Coordinate and follow up shipments with suppliers and nominated agents to receive the ordered shipment.
• Check and verify document and make necessary amendments in documents for smooth customs clearance.
• Inform internal departments prior to arrange fund for upcoming payments.
• Tracking and tracing of shipments, notifying the clearance team and informing warehouse team for upcoming shipment details to clear the shipments and arrange the storage facility.
• Perform Landed Cost calculation for Air, Sea, Land and Courier Shipments.
• Follow up with Freight Forwarders and Clearing Agents to get the relevant documents for payment processing.
• Verify the reasons for Demurrage, Storage & Penalty charges paid during the shipment clearance process and take necessary actions to claim the charges from the relevant parties.
• Preparation of monthly Logistics Charges Statement for management. Procurement Officer
Nethmi Interior (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka Jul 2018 – Apr 2022 Tasks & Responsibilities
• Co-ordinate and lead sourcing activities to establish supply arrangements to meet business requirements
• Negotiate changes and modifications such as Inco Terms and Pricing requirements through effective supplier relationships.
• Purchase requisitions and purchase order raising and analysis, supplier communication, negotiation for local and foreign suppliers. (MEP & HVAC)
• Arranging the shipment based on the agreed regulations and requirements by requesting for freight rates and comparison for transparent selection of the forwarder based on reliability and cost efficiency to move the shipment.
• Work closely with other departments such as Technical Departments, Finance and Warehouse for accurate information, supplier and freight forwarder payments and stock updates and availability.
• Processing supplier payments as per agreed terms and conditions and communicating the same with finance department for fast process and follow-ups.
• Creating Stock Keeping Unit, Costing sheet creation and finalization for pricing and inventory requirements.
• Updating the ERP System, Costing sheet creation and stock updates. Procurement Officer
ABU ISSA HOLDING – Qatar Jan 2015 – April 2018
Tasks & Responsibilities
• Purchase requisitions and purchase order raising and analysis, supplier communication, negotiation for local and foreign suppliers – Perfumes, Cosmetics, toys, FMCG, household and luggage division.
• Preparation of the letter of credit application with agreed terms and conditions.
• Providing shipping instructions to logistic team for arranging the shipments based on INCOTERMS, nature of the cargo such as General, Reefer, DG or Non DG and other legal requirements.
• Processing and verifying Import and Export shipping documentation in accordance to Customs Rules and Regulations for shipment clearance requirements.
• Sending of advance shipment notifications to warehouse prior to the shipments in order to maintain smooth uploading process.
• Processing supplier payments as per agreed terms and conditions.
• Creating Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) codes for costing, selling & promotional purposes.
• Costing sheet creation and finalization for pricing and inventory requirements.
• Reconciling the shipment checking reports for discrepancies.
• Raising debit notes and requesting credit notes of supplier claims for short and damaged Receiving and, advising the relevant parties for insurance claims.
• Short & excess adjustments, write-off and damaged stock adjustment process. Contact Center Associate
First Source Dialog Solutions (Pvt) Ltd – Sri Lanka Feb 2012 – Oct 2014 Tasks & Responsibilities
• Answering phones from customers professionally and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Researching required information using available resources.
• Handling and resolving customer complaints regarding product sales to customer service problems.
• Providing customers with the organization’s service and product information.
• Processing forms, orders, and applications requested by the customers.
• Identifying, escalating priority issues and reporting to the high-level management.
• Routing inbound calls to the appropriate resources.
• Following up complicated customer calls where required.
• Completing call notes and call reports as necessary and updating them in the CRM.
• Obtaining and evaluating all relevant data to handle complaints and inquiries.
• Recording details of comments, inquiries, complaints, and actions taken.
• Managing administration, communicating and coordinating with internal departments.
• Other duties as assigned.