Supply Chain Manager
AL-RAQTAN
Total years of experience :23 years, 10 Months
• Implemented lean initiatives resulting in annualized reduction of material purchases by 12.5 % thru Domestic & Foreign vendor sourcing program and savings of $610 K and improved order lead time from 72% to 93%
• Reduced obsolete inventory by 40% in the last 2 years and reduced days of inventory 50% over 2 years. Success attributed to improved controls, leveraging the ERP system
• Achieved a 95% on time Customer delivery rate while also reducing Inventory levels by total value $1, 260.000.00 by implementing inventory management tool.
• Reducing freight cost 19 % for A class vendor & Reducing freight cost 14 % for A class customer
• Guided and managed supply chain operations for Fabricating and
manufacturing company with 75 Million annual sales through
developing and standardized operating practices and procedures.
• Review & implement supply chain practices & processes in accordance with new or changing policies, standards, regulations, or laws
• Foresaw constraints in performance in support of operations, resulting in changes implemented that allowed for operations to continue without disruption.
• Led and mentored 21 team members in Supply Chain service and Distribution operations.
• Developed and implemented effective inventory controls, eliminating shortage to improve rapport with production and sales operations.
• Completed timely full Bill of Materials and component cost review on all current product lines and upcoming new product introductions, ensuring accurate Cost of Goods Sold and Product Profit Margins.
• Work with variety of department including sales, marketing and QC to select the most appropriate & suitable products for our clients.
• The Supply Chain Department was recognized financially and Organizationally as "best in class" year 2017.
• Sourcing all packaging materials (primary & secondary) meeting the planning production schedule needs for more than 500 SKU. Managing the relation with more than 20 approved suppliers
• Sourced and Procured Materials Required for Production Schedule And Achieving 11.8 % Saving During 2013-2014 through Volume Discount, Material Specifications And locating New Suppliers.
• Reduced transportation and logistics operations / benefits administration costs 30% by negotiating pricing and services, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services
• Managing and Monitoring Warehouses Operations and Flow Supply Chain on Daily Basis by Implementing Purchasing Strategies to Provide a Lean and Agile Supply Chain Whilst Optimizing Inventory and Stock Turnover.
• Sourcing Multiple Vendors Locally & Worldwide, Negotiation Prices & Contract Terms at Quality and Cost of Company Policy By New Producers and Protocols and Present Suppliers Performance
Score Card
• Follow Up with Custom Clearing Agent for Import & Export Shipments and Provide All Related Documents Managing logistic Functions and Clearing Agents Effective Transport Solutions, Clearance Liaisons with Local Authorities and Following Necessary Documents submit On Time.
• Coordinate with Other Department (Finance, Production And Planning for Purchasing Projects & Potential Bids and Conducting Meeting with Dep Head to Analyze Projects, Potential Bids and Formula Strategic Plans to Achieve Short and Long Range
Supply Management and Order Goals
• Reporting Directly to Procurement Director and Higher Management with Reports on Supply Chain Delivery Schedule & Warehouses Status.
Career Achievements
Participated in Global Professional Challenge (Fresh
Connection) and Our Team Ranked No. 1 in KSA Which
Representing Middle East, Northern Africa and GCC. As We Qualified to Participate In Global Supply Chain Competition In Dubai Year 2014 and Awarded with Rank No. 3 Globally In Supply Chain Operations & Procurement Fresh Connection Is International World Class Competition That Has Participation
From All Blue-Chip Companies from All over the World.
• Achieved an inventory record accuracy of 97% by implementing a more robust cycle counting process.
• Reduced inventory on hand from $12.6 million to $10.7 million which also increased turns from 3.6 to 5 turns and Reducing Dead Stock 44 %
• Develops Warehouse Operations Systems by Determining Product Handling and Storage Requirements; Developing, Implementing, Enforcing, And Evaluating Policies and Procedures; Developing Processes for Receiving Product, Equipment Utilization, Inventory Management, And Shipping operations.
• Maintain Physical Condition of Warehouse by Planning and Implementing New Design Layouts; Inspecting Equipment; yearly contract service and maintenance.
• Controls Inventory Levels by Conducting Physical Counts; Reconciling with Data Storage System and Planning Future Capacity.
• Meet Warehouse Operations Financial Objectives by Forecasting Requirements; Preparing an Annual Budget; Scheduling Expenditures; Analyzing Variances; Initiating Corrective Actions.
• Develop Warehouse Design by Planning Layout, Product Flow, And Product Handling Systems; Evaluating and Recommending New Equipment.
• Develop Warehouse Operations System Improvements by Analyzing Process Workflow, managing Space Requirements, And Equipment Layout; Implementing Changes.
Career Achievements
Restructured warehouse inventory system, making the process 50% less cumbersome to handle than before
Implemented warehouse-wide Kanban system and FIFO management of all kits and parts. Slashed shortage time by 30%.
Reorganized the invoicing system by employing technology and reducing paperwork.
Centralized the inventory system which led to decrease in retrieval time.
Implemented improved picking and marshaling procedures ensuring daily consistency.
Recruited staff to meet operational system and developing greater staff flexibility
• Responsible for Executing All Purchase Requisitions to Keep all
Items Available on Time and Maintain Strict Control Over
Inventory Levels (MRP).
• Ensure Implementation for Cooperate Policies and Procedures in
Order to Maintain Safe Working Environment.
• Managing Receiving, Storage, Dispatching, Shipping, Handling and
Distribution of All Material.
• Supervise Team of Warehouse Employees Including Hiring, Training,
Performance Evaluation and Yearly Vacations.
• Ensure Appropriate Data Entry and Necessary Documentations For
all Warehouse Activities.
• Conduct Spot-Check of Inventory Level, Supplies and Equipment
to Identify Discrepancy Between Inventory Records.
Career Achievements
Reduced staffing from 20 to 12 employees by using Lean Manufacturing Methods.
Minimizing the critical points
Increased shipping accuracy rate to 99.5% by implementing and Auditing new procedures in shipping protocols
Improved cycle counting accuracy via new coding and weekly Reporting procedure and labeling