Supply Chain Manager
Jv Kore
Total years of experience :12 years, 3 Months
• Developed and implemented eficient procurement strategies and processes aligned with top management strategy.
• Overseeing procurement, logistics, planning, inventory control and ensuring smooth operations within the supply chain.
• Created contingency strategies for uninterrupted production and eficient risk management.
• Communicate efectively with stakeholders to provide updates, address concerns, and ensure company requirements are met.
• Managing imported purchasing procedures and calculating landed costs for material with an eye on the logistic cost.
• Maintained supplier relations, negotiating contract prices resulting in a 10% cost savings.
• Working on procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-efective sourcing of materials and services.
• Managing the distribution network to optimize transportation, warehousing, and order fulfillment.
• Implemented cost-efective procurement strategies, resulting in a 15% reduction in company expenses.
• Analyzing supply chain data to identify areas for improvement and implementing process enhancements to enhance eficiency.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement appropriate measures, such as bulk purchasing or alternative sourcing.
• Implemented integrated system for inventory accuracy achieved 98% for physical counting, enhanced ROH material flow and reduced cost.
• Increased warehouse space utilization by 400% through designing and implementing an eficient rack system layout.
• Set up the factory production Plan and Review BOM for each product and QTY base to meet required targets.
• Managing the planning and forecasting for the products to figure out the shortage products.
• Coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers to meet production and delivery schedules.
• Implementing and enforcing Sales and operation plan (SOPs) to maintain quality and eficiency in the supply chain processes.
• Assuring that all the required documents for the custom clearance are provided (PI, CI, PL & COO).
• Managing the logistics with the FWD starting from the Booking, Pick up the goods & custom clearance.
• Create SABER certificate for Saudi custom clearance.
• Managing vendor management inventory (VMI) for Zebra products and reducing inventory holding costs by 15%.
• Planning and following up with local and foreign suppliers during whole material arrival cycle according to agreed terms and conditions for each area of business (POs, Price, Inco term, payment term & rebate).
• Analyzing supply chain data to identify trends, ineficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Achieved optimization with the team in improving the process cycle from PR creation till PO avoiding duplications in release strategy which decreased the lead time to 40%.
• succeeded to implement cost saving with over 1.5% in 2017 through Expanding the supplier database by penetrating the market and adding new suppliers to the plant database which result cost saving.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and provide strategic guidance.
• Handling purchasing requests for all OPEX electrical spare parts.
• Leading communication with suppliers for each area of business.
• Managing the received quotes via SAP for techno-commercial comparisons.
• Handling the selection based on commercial basis and negotiation with the suppliers to agree best price with maximum possible discount, Payment terms and delivery terms and finalize Issuing Purchase Orders.
• Facilitated invoice settlement processes, ensuring timely payments to suppliers.
• Orchestrated a consolidation project with Thailand vendors, streamlining procurement processes and reducing logistics costs by 40%.
• Implemented an integrated system for urgent shipments, ensuring seamless coordination from procurement to delivery and enhancing process eficiency.
• Led procurement and material planning for electrical materials, adhering to standardized processes to facilitate timely production.
• Ensured meticulous execution of SOPs 100% based on sales forecasts, optimizing procurement processes for maximum eficiency.
• Managed SAP database updates to maintain accurate lead-time, pricing, and supplier information, enhancing procurement transparency and decision-making.
• Oversaw logistics for air and vessel shipments, collaborating closely with forwarders and shipping lines to streamline transportation processes.
• Coordinated purchasing activities across departments, employing standardized procurement processes to acquire inventory cost-efectively and on schedule.
• Eficiently managed shortages to support manufacturing operations, leveraging procurement processes to minimize disruptions and maintain high material availability.
• Monitored inventory levels and shortage reports, utilizing procurement data to drive continuous improvement in material management processes.
• Spearheaded negotiations with suppliers to optimize pricing, lead times, and contractual terms, enhancing procurement efectiveness and cost eficiency.
• Played a key role in new model planning initiatives, aligning procurement processes with strategic objectives and driving innovation in supply chain management.
• Oversaw procurement based on organizational needs and budget, including supplier research, product evaluation, contract negotiation, and maintaining purchase records.
• Assisted in vendor selection while fostering relationships with preferred suppliers.
• Coordinated with logistics for shipment tracking and ensured quality control approval upon delivery.
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