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Ahmad Ali Khokher - PMP, Consultant, Procurement & Supply Chain Excellence

Ahmad Ali Khokher - PMP

Consultant, Procurement & Supply Chain Excellence·SAUDI INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES TRANSPORT COMPANY

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 21 years, 1 months

Consultant, Procurement & Supply Chain Excellence

November 2022 - Present

SAUDI INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES TRANSPORT COMPANY

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

November 2022 - Present

• Providing strategic services to manage and support group-level procurement and contract management actions to the Shared Services Division, focusing on Insurance, Manpower, Consultancy, Rental Space Lease, Accounts, Tax and Audits, Governance Risk and compliance, Transformation, Construction, HR, Training projects, and the Material Management Division, emphasizing Equipment, Special Projects, and Tools.
Key Role:
• Determine, assess & conduct GAP analysis in procurement policies and procedures aiming for improved efficiency, purchasing process optimization, and digitization and initiate cost-saving plans
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and operational need
• Accelerating solutions across end-to-end Procurement value chain including category management, contract management, efficient sourcing, supplier management, vendor assessment, compiling and executing RFP Package, writing EOI, RFI, LOI, LOA, Mid Tender Meetings, Bid Evaluations, Award Reports, writing contract placement reports, SLAs, Local Content Compliance, commercial Risk analysis using business tools & digital platform (SAP Ariba and ECC MM).
• Collaborating and engaging leadership and stakeholders in strategic decisions, negotiations, and corporate communication to seek case approvals including HEDG.
Company industry:
Aviation Support Services
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Group Manager Planning (S&OP)

June 2020 - October 2022

MATTEX - SAUDI MANUFACTURING FOR CARPET BASE MATERIALS

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2020 - October 2022

Mattex - well established and renowned global name of carpet backing manufacturing with 64% market share, producing & distributing PP Synthetic fabric of carpet backing and artificial sports yarn & grass, have international footprint through direct selling to 06-Continents and 04 global distribution centers in USA, Belgium, Australia and China since 1997.

Annual Sales Turnover:; USD 2.3 billion

Report To: Group COO, Director Sales - Global, Plant Mangers

• Successfully implemented S&OP process (demand, production, material, supply) planning and setup inventory fulfilment strategy align with the sales and highest performing SKUs.

Led and Managed key interface between commercial (sales revenue planning) & supply planning (replenishment) to identify and evaluate the impact of potential availability issues, controlling inventories, monitoring order fulfilment protocols, demand forecasting & statistical analytic, monitoring & evaluating production, and supply performance.


• Performed Rough Cut Capacity Plans (RCCP), evaluated demand & supply gaps, approving production planning & scheduling plans, materials planning (RM/PM) on consumption ratios, capacity planning, designing, and implementing S&OP related process, connect S&OP and S&OE process, monitoring inventory movements & applying controls.

• Driving production annual material consumption Budget for (RM/PM procurement planning) based on Sale Budget & Demand Forecast

• Led unit-specific and cross-unit projects aimed at improving planning and fulfilment metrics such as OTIF Delivery, Inventory Turns Ratio, Lead Time and Plan Accuracy

• Review sales forecast, budget plans, versus capacity allocation, production plans, inventory allocation to ensure execution of demand & supply is maintained at an optimal level

• Evaluated & monitored budgeted vs Actual plans (demand vs supply)


Monitored inventory buffers (RM/PM/FG/SFG), performed periodic XYZ/ABC inventory analysis to drive the strategic decision
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Manufacturing

Global Supply Chain Manager

April 2018 - June 2020

Saudi Manufacturing for Carpet Backing - Mattex Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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April 2018 - June 2020

Responsible for RM/PM Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Asset and Inventory Management, Contracts Administration and Management, Warehouse Operations, and E-Commerce Management and Leadership, Performance Management, Recruitment and Selection, Policies and Procedures, etc.
Implement strategic procurement including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship management and performance measurement.

Ensuring effectively functioning processes to avoid costly delays and lost opportunities
Develop pricing strategies based on competitor analysis including costing and re-costing techniques

Manufacturing Operations Scale:

Annual Spending: USD 60 million
Key Achievement: 1.1 % saving on RM

• Managing direct production spend for group 3 production facilities in Dubai, Jeddah, Jubaill

• Managing Total Production facility of 3 Plants, production capacity allocation, orders distribution, order planning, inventory mgmt. etc. (Warehousing & Distribution)

Logistic Operation:
Total Spending: SAR 150 Million/annum
Key Achievements: 1.55% annual saving (2020)
Turnover Outbound shipments: 8500 TEUs/Y Turnover Inbound shipments: 1200 TEUs/Y

• Annual international competitive bidding contract agreement with Suppliers, Freight Forwarders, In-Land Transportation companies for inbound / out bound shipment to all part of the world. (EU, USA, Far East, Middle East, Asia, AUS, NZ).
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Manufacturing

Incharge Production Planning and Inventory Control - KSA

May 2017 - April 2018

MATTEX - SAUDI MANUFACTURING FOR CARPET BASE MATERIALS

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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May 2017 - April 2018

To ensure full production capacity is utilized by prioritizing and offering GRD to customers using efficient planning and inventory control methods. (OTIF KPI) Develop & implement production plans, Inventory optimization plan, upgrading stock replenishment controls, material requirement plans for Mattex production facility (Jeddah) - Total SKUs: above 250 Continuous review the sales forecast, budget plans versus the inventory allocation to ensure sufficient allocation and ensure the availability is maintained at an optimal level. Estimating, scheduling, allocation and budget production capacity and monitoring the PP&IC KPI
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Controlling the ageing of finish product as per policy & reporting non/slow moving inventories to Sales Team to roll out.
Key Reports to Management; •Keep updating various Reports for Plant Balance Score Card (monthly) - (sales, inventory, production consumption, waste) •Ageing inventory report of RM, PM, Semi Finished and Finished Goods stock for evaluation and analysis
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Manufacturing

Procurement Manager

February 2015 - April 2016

Engineering Construction & Re-construction Company (CRC), DORRA Group)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2015 - April 2016

Managed spend of over AED 400 Million/Annum and procurement of materials & services for High Rise Building Projects and Villas including MEP works in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman;
 Managed Imports, Inbound Logistic and Inventory Management with bi-monthly status reports and updates
 Devise and employ profitable sourcing strategies to ensure the company's commercial needs are met effectively
 Managed the preparation of RFQs, vendor offer evaluation, release of Purchase Orders and ensure on time delivery of materials and close the procurement life cycle
 To formulate budget and computation of prices, cash flow, supplier contracts, reduction of demurrage, working capital and potential write offs.
 To Negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors to secure the most economical win-win agreements

Principle Scope of Projects Procurement;

 MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC)  Ready Mix Concrete  Precast Column & Slabs
 Piling & Shoring  Post Tensioning  Façade Cladding
 Excavation & Dewatering  Aluminium Windows/Doors  Elevators, Escalators & Lifts
 Steel Structure  Cut & Bend Steel  Waterproofing
Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Project Procurement Manager

May 2013 - December 2014

Bulleh Shah Packaging, PakistanA StoraEnso Oyj – Packages Limited Join

Lahore, Pakistan

May 2013 - December 2014

Project Highlights: (Project Value: 245 million USD)

• 33 MW waste-to-energy Biomass Power Plant (150tph boiler)
• Construction of biomass storage & collection units
• Retrofit of Paper & Board Machines (PM-6 & PM-7)
• Up-gradation of waste water treatment plant (ETP)
• Infrastructure expansion with newly build raw & finished goods warehouses, 27 Bio-mass fuel collection centres, 6 Mobile and 2 stationary Balers machines, material handling equipment

Responsible for procurement of direct & indirect material, capex and services for mill up-gradation & project operations, which mainly includes;

 EPC contract of 150tph biomass boiler package selected among 21 international bidders from Denmark, USA, Germany, Finland, China and Sweden.
 Construction contracts of Warehouse Buildings, Pulp Storage Area, Office Buildings, all biomass fuel collection centres
 Managing supply chain of agriculture residue of 110, 000 M.Ton/annum for plant input (straw & husk etc.)
 Managing procurement budget - tracking ‘master budget’ and its constituents and reporting management for over budgeted procurement & update in Capex system
 Managing project logistics, imports, custom clearance, hiring 3PL contractors for support services, and waste collection transportation long term agreements and as many other task assigned by Project Director.
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Material Manager

February 2011 - April 2013

Bulleh Shah Packaging

Lahore, Pakistan

February 2011 - April 2013

 Planning, formation and implement strategies for sourcing, procurement, logistics and inventory management for the company to ensure effective cost, quality, timely delivery and minimum stock in hand with following accountable;.
 All Material Planning & RFC demand
 Call-off Plan & Adjustments
 Safety Stock calculation
 All Port requirements & Insurance needed
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Executive

December 2007 - February 2011

Etimaad Engineering (Pvt) Limited

Karachi, Pakistan

December 2007 - February 2011

.etimaad.com

Responsible for import & logistic of material for power projects and shutdowns services

•Process Equipment Tubes, Valves, & Flanges
•Steel Sheets, Coils, Plates, Pipes & Fittings
•Reinforcement Steel Bar, Steel Profile
•Power & Transmission Cables
•Sand Blasting & Painting
•Pre Engineered Building
•Power & Welding Generators
•LT/HT Panel
Key Projects Managed; Projects Value: 1.45 Billion USD

•225MW Balloki Combine Cycle Power Project
•Engro Foods Supply Chain (EXIMP, Rice Processing Mill, Sheikhupura)
•P&G Dry Laundry Project (Arial Surf)
•Attock Gen Refinery 159 MW Power Plant
•UCH I Gas field Maintenance Work
•Nishat Chunian Power Project
•Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Plant, Karachi
•E&I/Mechanical Installation at HALA, (Weatherford USA
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Project Buyer

April 2004 - December 2007

DESCON Engineering Limited

Lahore, Pakistan

April 2004 - December 2007

assigned to manage Procurement - bulk (direct material, equipment & plants, spares, consumables & Capex)

•Performed and manage all activities involved in the purchase of materials from local/offshore sources.
•To evaluate suppliers for pre-qualification, maintain supplier relationship and periodic supplier performance assessment and feedback

Mega Projects Contributed; Project Value: > 13 Billion USD (appx)
•Satpara Dam Hydel Power Project, Skardu
•Rehabilitation & Up-gradation of Taunsa Barrage, Kot Addu
•Mirani Dam Project Turbat, Balochistan
•Mangla Dam Raising Hydel Power Project, Mangla
Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Education

University of the Punjab, Lahore

January 2009

January 2009

Master's degree, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance

Pakistan

GPA (point): 3.3 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.3 out of 4

Skills

Time Management
Expert
Time Management
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
PMP
Expert
PMP
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Accounting
Expert
Accounting
Expert
Supplier Relationship Management
Expert
Supplier Relationship Management
Expert
MRP, MPP development & Procurement budget
Expert
MRP, MPP development & Procurement budget
Expert
Production Capacity Planning, Scheduling & Budgeting
Expert
Production Capacity Planning, Scheduling & Budgeting
Expert
E-Procurement tools, Supplier/Buyer Portal development
Intermediate
E-Procurement tools, Supplier/Buyer Portal development
Intermediate
SOPs, Procedures, Processes improvement and compliance
Expert
SOPs, Procedures, Processes improvement and compliance
Expert
Spend Analysis
Expert
Spend Analysis
Expert
Strategic Sourcing & Material Planning
Expert
Strategic Sourcing & Material Planning
Expert
3PL Logistics Management
Expert
3PL Logistics Management
Expert
Production & Inventory Analysis
Expert
Production & Inventory Analysis
Expert
Budgeting & Controlling
Expert
Budgeting & Controlling
Expert
Policy & Procedure Development
Expert
Policy & Procedure Development
Expert
strategic leadership
Expert
strategic leadership
Expert
Compliance and Governance
Intermediate
Compliance and Governance
Intermediate
procurement process optimization
Expert
procurement process optimization
Expert
contract negotiations
Expert
contract negotiations
Expert
financial oversight
Expert
financial oversight
Expert
vendor and contract management
Expert
vendor and contract management
Expert
Local content compliance
Expert
Local content compliance
Expert
team leadership
Expert
team leadership
Expert
Accounting
Expert
Accounting
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
PMP
Expert
PMP
Expert
SAP
Expert
SAP
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Time Management
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
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Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert
Urdu
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
PM P-PMI (Project Management Professional, USA)
Mar 2023
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Certified Supply Chain Manager - On going
Jan 2021