Supervisor, Inbound Logistics
Factory Of Methanol Chemicals Company - CHEMANOL
Total years of experience :15 years, 5 Months
nbound Logistics Supervisor & SAP Core User - Methanol Chemical Company (CHEMANOL)
Saudi Arabia - Aug 2015 to Aug 2023 Department - Supply Chain, Logistics (OBL & IBL), ERP System: SAP
Manages and guides the day-to-day activities of Inbound Logistics Dept., in order to achieve desired
departmental objectives.
Keeps a tab on the critical deliveries and ensures that all safeguards are in place to avoid delay and ensures
material delivery is achieved on time.
Develop and understanding of organizational needs and take actions to ensure that such needs are met.
Leads the management of change through continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices
taking into account ‘international best practice’ and changes in the business environment which demand
proactive action plans.
Liaises with internal and external parties at the appropriate levels to ensure smooth flow of interactions.
Ensures effective internal and external communication.
Interfaces with the scheduling team to ensure the optimal supply of Raw Material against demand.
Ensures compliance to all relevant safety, heath & environmental procedures across the department in order
to promote a healthy & safe work environment. Facilitates in timely mitigation of Near misses.
Reviewed and validated various reports generated by the inbound team, such as Regular & Shutdown Shipment Status, In-bound Deliveries, and Delivery Variation reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to
company standards and policies. Prepare and monitor department KPI.s
Interacts with procurement, finance, IT to formulate the new requirement of reports to be developed through SAP.
Guides the Inbound team to develop the reports as agreed in consultation with SAP consultant.
Ensures that all department reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner and meet company policies
and requirements.
Incorporates the suggested changes and presents the IBL budgets to the management for the final approval.
Fosters an environment of learning, excellence, and innovation within all aspects of teamwork.
Direct team activities, establishing task priorities, scheduling, and tracking work assignments, providing
guidance, and ensuring the availability of resources.
Supporting buyers with right incoterms
Ensure sufficient petty cash funds are available for the cash on delivery shipment to pay duty & taxes. Timely
reconciliation of petty cash
Monthly Import VAT reconciliation of shipment with ZATCA report.
Purchasing Executive/Expediter - Foulath Group (SULB & BAHRAIN STEEL)
Bahrain - June 2013 to August 2015, Department - Operations Support (P&C) - ERP System: SAP & Oracle
Effectively created Request for Quotations (RFQs) and Purchase Orders, facilitating streamlined
procurement processes.
Expediting Raw material & Spare Parts Shipments
Proactively expedited shipments of raw materials and spare parts, aligning with project schedules and
emphasizing “On Time Delivery.”
Generate, maintain, and post project expediting progress and status reports.
Record and maintain expediting information in existing purchasing systems as applicable to specific
purchase orders and vendors.
Adjust expediting focus on critical path activities as identified by the project management team and/or as
variances to ‘On Time Delivery’ become evident.
Verified accuracy of vendor-supplied packing lists, promptly distributing them to relevant personnel and
entities.
Produced diverse reports as requested by management, offering valuable insights for decision-making.
Arranging freight for shipments those are on EXW/FOB/FCA basis and ensure to arrange the material pick-
up at lowest cost.
Arranging consolidate shipment from various origin which have saving on freight and customs clearance.
Follow-up with vendor for material as per priority.
Logistics Officer, Expediter & SAP Core User - Methanol Chemicals Company (CHEMANOL) Saudi Arabia - Aug 2009 - May 2013, Department - Procurement & Contracts, ERP System: SAP
Through improved scheduling processes increased machine utilization resulting in a SAR 2 million benefit.
Created metrics and reporting tools around the production planning/scheduling processes to improve
information visibility and enhance the ability to set, measure and track goals.
Expediting Raw material & Spare Parts Shipments
Co-ordinate with other related departments to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, and
objectives related to logistics.
Follow up with the finance for the original shipment document for clearance.
Follow up with vendors for the payment transfer of demurrage back charge.
Planning and managing delivery to reach with minimum cost at site.
Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a vendor’s key personnel involved in or directly
relevant to a logistics activity.
Plan, organize and manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a
manner consistent with company requirements.
Preparing various reports for the management
Successfully developed a tracking system for the consignments arriving by air, sea and road using Microsoft
application & reports are available on click.
SAP Core user for MM & Inbound Logistics Module, allowing me to leverage advanced technology to
streamline processes and enhance supply chain visibility.
Buyer, Technical Assistant - Saudi Arabia - Jan 2008 - May 2013, Department - P&C, ERP System: SAP
Create Purchase Order (Regular/Service/Contract)
To Procure Best Quality of Material economically (Lowest Cost) within stipulated Delivery Period.
To Maintain Uninterrupted Flow of material to support the development schedules.
To Develop New Vendor and maintain good Buyer-Seller relationship.
To maintain credibility in the market by fair dealing.
Daily routine works i.e. Negotiation with supplier with proper Inco-terms, placement of order, Follow-up,
tracking material etc.
Prepare the purchase order, place the order in detailed quality, quantity, specifications, terms and
conditions, delivery terms etc.
Steering strategic sourcing through identification of cost effective vendors/suppliers for procurement with
an aim of reducing cost while improving quality & reliability
All purchase made from the right sources, at right time and right prices.
Check bills with all respect and certify for payment.
Co-ordinate with Accounts Department for payments of supplier with due time frame.
Follow-up with end-user for the renewal of contracts before expiration
Attending meeting for SAP & advising the team for the development of system which helps to make
effective utilization of SAP.
Participated for migration for SAP ECC 5.0 to EEC 6.0
Participated during SAP implementation for the Penta project.
Creating new contract & purchase order clause with coordinating end user
Participated in yearly inventory count check for the W/H
Follow up with the programmer to design reports which need to be generated from the system.
Assisted senior buyers in sourcing, evaluating, and selecting suppliers for various materials and equipment.
Supported negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and improved lead
times.
Maintained accurate procurement records, tracked purchase orders, and ensured timely delivery of goods.
Collaborated with the procurement team to streamline processes and improve efficiency in procurement
operations.
Played a key role in vendor development initiatives, leading to the expansion of the supplier base and
improved sourcing options.
