Manager Mechanical Engineer
Resume:
JAVAID LATIF
Orlando, FL- 32817, USA
Phone # Res 407-***-****)/Cell 780-***-**** ********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Professional offers over 20 years experience in operations of Logistics, warehousing, inventory control and process improvements projects.
Challenge-driven manager and goal setter adept at administrative support and staff training
Problem solver who overcomes obstacles and deliver results
Solid understanding of Lean Six Sigma, SAP, WMS, Routing systems and MS suite
Top performer and disciplined professional with proven success in negotiation, contract management whose leadership expertise meets deadlines and exceeds company expectations
• Reduced expenses 10% by renegotiating contracts, route optimizations, trainings and assets utilization.
• Reduced inventory 30% by leveraging supplier base and consolidating vendors.
• Familiar with Standard ISO, TQM, JIT and Quality system.
• Implemented KPI, GPS, 5S and Lean Logistics practices
PROFILE
• Facility Operations • Procurement and Logistics • Warehouse Management
• Distribution Operations • Project Management • Inventory Control
• Cost control • Budget Development • SAP & WMS
• Lean Six Sigma process • Problem resolution • Client Services
• Quality Assurance • Safety & Risk Management • Negotiation and Analysis
EDUCATION
Post Diploma, Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Seneca College, Toronto, ON, 2003
BS, Mechanical Engineer, University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan 1984
Logistics Certification, CITT (Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
REMCO GROUP June 2009 – todate
Operations Manager – Western Canada
Manage Logistics (Warehousing, Inventory Control & Distribution) operations of the Western Canada. Implement lean projects and industry best practices to achieve targets and company goals.
Provide leadership in the following areas:
• Safety: Implement & manage incident and injury free work environment, direct workplace compliance with all corporate & government safety & environmental policies.
• Productivity: Direct the application of production standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvement through the application of Lean six sigma methodology
• System and Software’s: Manage SAP (Operations & Logistics), payroll system (KRONOS)
• Quality: Manage the application of the quality criteria, balancing external & internal customers.
• Order & Discipline: Manage the workforce in compliance with the law and corporate policy.
• Hiring & Training: Hire, train staff and provide direction to team members to achieve targets.
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UNISOURCE CANADA INC. Nov 2007 – April 2009
Logistics Manager - National
Managed nation-wide transportation and distribution system through 200 company owned vehicles, 3PL Dedicated Trucks / Tractor/Trailer, rentals and common carriers. Major achievements are improved customer service by JIT delivery, route Optimization by Roadshow, reduction in GHG (reduced idling from 40% to 10%), and driver’s efficiency by score card system.
• Planed, managed and control transportation operations and project activities that enable optimal performance and delivery of Logistics services for multi-locations on National basis.
• Controlled Fleet management, leases extension & renewal, appearance and maintenance.
• Developed and managed national fuel program.
• Ensured Environmental Compliance, DOT, MOT and all rules and regulations.
• Worked with operations for continuous improvement in load planning, delivery issues and reducing time.
• Managed vendors and oversees contracts evaluation in order to ensure high quality, cost effective service contracts are prepared, awarded and maintained.
• Evaluated and developed technical and operational aspects for new contracts.
• Developed corporate Fleet policy and procedure.
• Ensured that Fleet processes and performance is constantly benchmarked internally and externally and adhere with government/environmental standards, includes safety and health.
• Worked towards Green fleet and zero carbon foot print.
• Management and maintenance of Routing (Roadshow), CMMS, GPS
• Investigates carrier claims and billing discrepancies and intervenes with supply chain when required.
• Work across board cross-functional including sales, finance, marketing and supply chain to make integrated decisions and drive successful project execution.
NATIONAL SALES & DISTRIBUTION INC, Markham, ON 2003 – 2007
Distribution Manager
Provided 3PL services to the customers by managing warehouse and contract carriers and achieved customer satisfactory award by providing on time delivery and closing delivery projects on or before schedule time frame.
• Facility and Equipment utilization, maintenance and safety measurement.
• Operations and Maintenance of Fleet/ Equipment.
• Departments & Contractors Performance reviews; analyze process, procedures and system for the operational improvement.
COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., Saudi Arabia 1994 – 2001
Fleet Manager/Distribution Services Executive
Managed distribution operation through a fleet of 700+ in-house vehicles spread across 27 depots, 100+ 3PL contract tractor-trailer (Dedicated and common carrier) for inbound in Saudi Arabia with operational budgetary responsibility of 30 million Saudi Riyals.
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• Put in systems that controlled the scheduled routine maintenance as well as unplanned maintenance needs of our fleet resulted in 10% savings in maintenance and operating costs for Coca-Cola.
• Controlled Daily operation / Fleet Management (Operation and Maintenance)
• Implemented VMI (Vendor Management Inventory) for vehicles parts, saved 30% in inventory cost
• Implemented supply chain software, KPI and reporting system that improved assets utilization and customer services.
• Effectively controlled operation cost and achieved cost reduction.
• Optimized fleet efficiency and reduced delivery cost.
• Monitored and managed vehicle locations, appearance and operational life as per company policy.
• Purchased lubricants and parts on best prices and through (VMI) Vendor Managed Inventory
• Prepared Operating and capital budget proposals and control expenditure against authorized budget details.
• Initiated and monitored KPI (Key Performance Indicators) and reports.
• Prepared and released ITMO reports (In-trade merchandising opportunities) for operations.
• Implemented and trained regional representative on BLFO (Balanced Load Forecasting Program)
OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT CORP., Pakistan 1985 – 1994
Mechanical Engineer
• Reviewed and approved mechanical equipment.
• Managed Mechanical maintenance, installation, and modification and commissioning of mechanical.
• Scheduled material, perform variance analyses of plans regarding material availability for projects and forecasting for the overall project.
• Managed procurement and purchase of the parts and consumables.
• Prepared and tracked departmental Budget on material / transportation operations and cost management
• Managed site fuel and Transport, includes maintenance workshop.
PACKAGES LTD, Pakistan 1984 – 1985
Production Planning Engineer
• Production planning of the material and production machines as per orders from sales.
MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS/PROJECTS
• GPS(Route tracking and Hand Held sets), CHEP/Pallets program, Trip Sheet, Fleet Management (FM2000), CMMS, Routing (Roadshow and Manual), ITMO (In-trade merchandising opportunities), BLFO (Balanced Load Forecasting)
• Worked with MIS (Management Information System) department for Master data file project/Route channels identification and cleaning customer details.
• Established and Upgraded fleet maintenance workshops and standardize maintenance plan
• Reverse Logistics
• Study on Green fleet/Bio-diesel/ alternative fuel
• KPI Implementations (Assets utilization, Forecast accuracy, productivity, on-time delivery etc)
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