bassam boughattas

Procurement & Logistic Manager at Safari

• Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
• My current job since August 2016

Responsible for overseeing Supplier relations and transportation details for a company. My duties include evaluating employers’ brand and target audience to determine what products to order, monitoring delivery times from warehouses or manufacturing plants to retail locations my duties and responsibilities, handle the procurement of goods and services for my company. manage each part of the supply chain to ensure consistent delivery of goods and services while identifying possible obstacles that may affect productivity

Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business
Maintaining relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors
Evaluating spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries
Communicating with management regularly regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production, Conducting cost analyses and setting benchmarks for improvement, Developing risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages


Responsibilities:


➢ Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
➢ Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms
➢ Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
➢ Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
➢ Examine and test existing contracts
➢ Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
➢ Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
➢ Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients
➢ Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies
➢ Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
➢ Control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs

Commercial & Operation Manager (inventory/warehouse) at Saudi Hayla Company – Safari Group

• Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
• February 2003 to August 2016

Main Duties:
 Develop the company’s inventory management strategy with the aim of controlling costs within budgetary limits, generating savings, rationalizing inventory and maximizing available working capital
 Manage and maintain the company’s material and stocked product inventory including stock profiles and stock locations
 Manage and control perpetual inventory stock counting / inventory accuracy checks
 Minimize overstocks
 Ensure that goods inward / stock control department is well organized and controlled to sufficiently support goals of the business.
 Ensure incoming product is receipted and managed appropriately according to company procedure.
 Ensure materials are ready and available as and when required.
 Ensure that any materials that are late or holding opening for whatever reason are chased and followed up until received.
 Provide routine management information on inventory performance
 Year end physical count & investigate any discrepancy discovered between book balance & physical count & preparing the short & over report.
 Planning Annual Brand Budget
 Planning and Setting Sales Targets
 Monitoring Sales through by Evaluating the Brands Monthly
 Combining and Evaluating P&L Reports Quarterly
 Communicating with International Suppliers

Selected Accomplishments:

 Implement improvement processes and systems to reduce inventory, minimize costs and stock.
 Write and maintain accurate written procedures for all main inventory control processes and functions.
 Responsible for managing and running planned stock takes.
 Perform cyclic stock checks
 Check and adjust shop floor data.
 Ensure integrity and accuracy of the stock management system
 Produce daily reports to ensure key critical areas of the stock system are controlled and any discrepancies addressed and resolved.
 Manage control measures to ensure mistakes, inaccuracies and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed and resolved.

Manager at General Marketing Cooperation (Paris Gallery)

• Saudi Arabia
• February 2004 to September 2009

Inventory Controller Manager at Mawarid Marketing Limited

• July 1992 to January 2003

Duties:
Responsible for inventory management of 18 retail shops and one warehouse, which include brand names such as Christian Dior, Salvatore Ferragamo, Aigner, Kickers & Floriane. Working closely with Finances Manager,