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Hakimuddin Bootwala, Procurement, Supply Chain & Demand Planning Supervisor

Hakimuddin Bootwala

Procurement, Supply Chain & Demand Planning Supervisor·BYQSR Company For Restaurant Management

Kuwait

Master's degree, Master of Business Administration in International Business

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 10 months

Procurement, Supply Chain & Demand Planning Supervisor

February 2024 - Present

BYQSR Company For Restaurant Management

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

February 2024 - Present

• Collecting and analyzing supply chain data.
• Recommending improvements to boost performance and reduce costs.
• Discover the most cost-effective shipping modes and schedules.
• Evaluate vendor operations according to quality standards.
• Collaborate with IT professionals to implement effective systems.
• Analyze data to identify areas of supply chain operations to improve efficiency.
• Develop and execute projects to enhance supply chain operations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with shippers and vendors.
• Assess vendor operations and enforce compliance with quality standards.
• Measure supply chain performance and report to management.
• Work with the warehouse, logistics and IT departments to enhance service delivery.
• Performing inventory analysis and preparing inventory reports
• Analyzing supply chain risks and developing strategies to resolve the issues.
• Ensuring compliance with the company policies and procedures
• Tune the forecasts and inventory rules according to the demand and market trends.
• Communicate the product inventory strategies (high runners, new products, substitutions, end life) to team & management.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of supply chain processes and procedures

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Supply Chain & Demand Planning Supervisor

February 2024 - Present

BY QSR Co. for Restaurants Management

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

February 2024 - Present

• Collecting and analyzing supply chain data.
• Recommending improvements to boost performance and reduce costs.
• Discover the most cost-effective shipping modes and schedules.
• Evaluate vendor operations according to quality standards.
• Collaborate with IT professionals to implement effective systems.
• Analyze data to identify areas of supply chain operations to improve efficiency.
• Develop and execute projects to enhance supply chain operations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with shippers and vendors.
• Assess vendor operations and enforce compliance with quality standards.
• Measure supply chain performance and report to management.
• Work with the warehouse, logistics and IT departments to enhance service delivery.
• Performing inventory analysis and preparing inventory reports
• Analyzing supply chain risks and developing strategies to resolve the issues.
• Ensuring compliance with the company policies and procedures
• Tune the forecasts and inventory rules according to the demand and market trends.
• Communicate the product inventory strategies (high runners, new products, substitutions, end life) to team & management.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of supply chain processes and procedures

Company industry:
Purchasing & Procurement

Management Trainee

August 2007 - August 2025

Caparo Engineering Pvt. Ltd.,

Indore, India

August 2007 - August 2025

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Management

Procurement & Supply Chain Planner

December 2020 - January 2024

Kuwait Food Company - Americana Restaurant Division

As Salimiyah, Kuwait

December 2020 - January 2024

•Oversee demand planning and management processes for new and existing products.
•Ensure optimum inventory levels are achieve without disrupting the supply through accurate forecasting and planning.
•All goods that are procured from the right supplier, right time, right quantity and best quality.
•Develop demand forecasts based on demand patterns and business trends.
•Identify opportunities to meet customer demands during constrained supply.
•Maintain demand planning processes and systems to improve forecasting accuracy.
•Provide support in developing seasonal demand forecasts and anticipate customers reactions to the promotions and campaign.
•Monitor delivery schedule of our purchased goods, inspecting the completeness and accuracy of the shipping documents shared by the supplier to avoid delay in clearance.
•Manage and expedite shipments to ensure fill rate.
•Maintain demand plan to ensure cost effectiveness and to meet customer demands.
•Ensure smooth and hassle-free intercompany transfer between branches (Kuwait, KSA, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar).
•Working with freight forwarders to mitigate unbudgeted freight expenditure (Sea, Road and Air).
•Maintain a constant relationship with the operation, marketing and finance teams to understand the demand forecasting.
•Prepare and maintain Goods-in-Transit report supplier wise.
•Address demand related queries and issues in a timely manner.
•Process and maintain Cash Against Documents.
•Identify areas of improvements and recommend action plans.

Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement and Supply Chain Planner

December 2020 - January 2024

Kuwait Food Company – Americana (Restaurant Division),

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

December 2020 - January 2024

• Oversee demand planning and management processes for new and existing products.
• Ensure optimum inventory levels are achieve without disrupting the supply through accurate forecasting and planning.
• All goods that are procured from the right supplier, right time, right quantity and best quality.
• Develop demand forecasts based on demand patterns and business trends.
• Identify opportunities to meet customer demands during constrained supply.
• Maintain demand planning processes and systems to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Provide support in developing seasonal demand forecasts and anticipate customers reactions to the promotions and campaign.
• Monitor delivery schedule of our purchased goods, inspecting the completeness and accuracy of the shipping documents
shared by the supplier to avoid delay in clearance.
• Manage and expedite shipments to ensure fill rate.
• Maintain demand plan to ensure cost effectiveness and to meet customer demands.
• Ensure smooth and hassle-free intercompany transfer between branches (Kuwait, KSA, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar).
• Working with freight forwarders to mitigate unbudgeted freight expenditure (Sea, Road and Air).
• Maintain a constant relationship with the operation, marketing and finance teams to understand the demand forecasting.
• Prepare and maintain Goods-in-Transit report supplier wise.
• Address demand related queries and issues in a timely manner.
• Process and maintain Cash Against Documents.
• Identify areas of improvements and recommend action plans.

Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant

Supervisor Procurement

May 2016 - December 2020

Zajil International Telecom Company K.S.C.C.

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

May 2016 - December 2020

•Design and implement all material plans and ensure compliance to all purchasing policies and manage all communication for all to buy all supplies and equipment and maintain quality for same.
•Evaluate all quotes and coordinate with vendors to provide required component bids and analyze all vendor performance to improve all purchasing process.
•Develop and maintain professional relationships with all suppliers and prepare reports for all departments and provide support to all managers to plan and execute all purchasing processes and provide an effective interface with all departments.
•Administer everyday activities of all purchasing staff and provide training to staff and monitor all purchasing activities and design various cost effective methods according to demands.
•Evaluate and maintain all reports for inventory re order and coordinate with internal departments for same and maintain an efficient purchase order system and manager all communication with internal customers and recommend improvements to all service levels and ensure accuracy.
•Design and implement various purchasing strategies and procurement policies and participate in all supplier reduction programs in coordination with global supply chain team and determine appropriate programs for all purchase requirements and assist to reduce supply chain cost.
•Manage all supplier contracts and assist to administer best pricing strategies for all purchase materials and suppliers and analyze all new issue sin materials and recommend strategies to improve quality and manage inventory levels for all products.
•Oversee all programs and assist to purchase all materials and equipment and participate in various purchasing processes and prepare appropriate budget and implement all optimal contract negotiation.
•Analyze all existing procedures for purchasing agents and approve all requisitions and evaluate all competitive bids and requests for proposals and prepare all competitive agreements and design al system and procedures to minimize cost for all customers.
•Supervise all audit activities and evaluate all purchase orders and payment perform and assist to eliminate any discrepancy in same and prepare all contract terms and conditions.

Highlights:
•Successfully completed the projects in time and followed-up vendors in timelines
•Instrumental in negotiating with vendors for allocating the budgets and initiating all kinds of saving process of the company
•Holds the distinction of receiving appreciation for timely follow up of negotiations and completion of projects
•Strategic Planning & Tactical Execution
•Budgeting & Cost Controls
•Forecasting & Trend Analysis
•Partnership & Channel Development

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Supervisor Procurement

January 2016 - November 2020

Zajil International Telecom Company KSCC,

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2016 - November 2020

Company industry:
Telecommunications

Sr. Procurement Executive

December 2012 - April 2016

Zajil International Telecom Company K.S.C.C.

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

December 2012 - April 2016

Key Result Areas:
•Overseeing and coordinating online purchasing activities with Finance Department
•Handling pending purchase orders follow-ups with the supplier
•Developing and maintaining up-to-date supplier database information for local and foreign suppliers
•Looking after the processing of the purchase orders by liaising with suppliers and principals
•Taking care of up-dation and communication of the latest ETA and delivery duration to internal Zajil customers
•Ensuring:
oAll purchases are approved within Zajil mandated guidelines
oTimely co-ordination with logistics / stores and internal users
•Suggesting suppliers / service providers to be black-listed or suspended from the procurement system
•Serving as a key representative for Zajil in negotiating contracts, terms and formulating policies with suppliers
•Supporting in the sourcing process of new local and overseas suppliers
•Managing clearance requirements, processes and documentation with Kuwait regulatory bodies
•Liaising and participating for all Procurement System related developments with IT Developers

Company industry:
Telecommunications
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Senior Procurement Executive

December 2012 - January 2016

Zajil Telecom

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

December 2012 - January 2016

• Design and implement all material plan and ensure compliance to all purchasing policies and manage all communication for all
to buy all supplies and equipment and maintain quality for same.
• Evaluate all quotes and coordinate with vendors to provide required component bids and analyze all vendor performance to
improve all purchasing process.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with all suppliers and prepare reports for all departments and provide support
to all managers to plan and execute all purchasing processes and provide an effective interface with all departments.
• Administer everyday activities of all purchasing staff and provide training to staff and monitor all purchasing activities and design
various cost-effective methods according to demands.
• Evaluate and maintain all reports for inventory reorder and coordinate with internal departments for same and maintain an
efficient purchase order system and manager all communication with internal customers and recommend improvements to all
service levels and ensure accuracy.
• Design and implement various purchasing strategies and procurement policies and participate in all supplier reduction programs
in coordination with global supply chain team and determine appropriate programs for all purchase requirements and assist to
reduce supply chain cost.
• Manage all supplier contracts and assist to administer best pricing strategies for all purchase materials and suppliers and analyze
all new issue sin materials and recommend strategies to improve quality and manage inventory levels for all products.
• Oversee all programs and assist to purchase all materials and equipment and participate in various purchasing processes and
prepare appropriate budget and implement all optimal contract negotiation.
• Analyze all existing procedures for purchasing agents and approve all requisitions and evaluate all competitive bids and requests
for proposals and prepare all competitive agreements and design al system and procedures to minimize cost for all customers.
• Supervise all audit activities and evaluate all purchase orders and payment perform and assist to eliminate any discrepancy in
same and prepare all contract terms and conditions.
• Develop relationships with key decision-makers in target organizations for business development in pre- sales & post sales
negotiation stages.
• Developing strategies and tactics to get the business and drive qualified traffic toward the company.
• Implementing effective strategies for increasing width and depth of market penetration.

Company industry:
IT Services

Procurement Officer

May 2008 - November 2012

AlMailem Japanese Auto Spare Parts, (AlMailem Group of Companies, Kuwait)

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

May 2008 - November 2012

Key Result Areas:
•Looked after all the local and foreign purchases
•Accountable for inviting quotations from different suppliers and preparing comparative statement of quotations and proceeds to management for approval
•Developed purchase orders for stock and followed-up for the same
•Handled a gamut of functions including:
oIssue of the purchase order on the basis of management approval
oPreparation of weekly Import Purchase Status Statement to the management
oMonthly preparation of total purchase cost and total savings for the month
oPreparation of Landing Cost
•Took care of the up-dation of pricing & circulating of new arrival list of new shipment
•Oversaw effective & efficient planning for:
oImports based on market trend & season
oAnnual physical inventory
•Taking care of quoting and bidding of ministries contract
•Managed cooperate and re-export sales

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Procurement Officer

January 2008 - November 2012

AlMailem Japanese Auto Spare Parts Company W.L.L,

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

January 2008 - November 2012

• Looked after all the local and foreign purchases
• Accountable for inviting quotations from different suppliers and preparing comparative statement of quotations and proceeds to
management for approval
• Developed purchase orders for stock and followed-up for the same
• Handled a gamut of functions including:
◦ Issue of the purchase order on the basis of management approval
◦ Preparation of weekly Import Purchase Status Statement to the management
◦ Monthly preparation of total purchase cost and total savings for the month
◦ Preparation of Landing Cost
• Took care of the up-dation of pricing & circulating of new arrival list of new shipments
• Oversaw effective & efficient planning for:
◦ Imports based on market trend & season
◦ Annual physical inventory
• Taking care of quoting and bidding of ministries contract
• Managed cooperate and re-export sales

Company industry:
Automotive Repair, Spare Parts, & Support Services

Export Executive

February 2008 - April 2008

Kuber Impex Ltd.

Indore, India

February 2008 - April 2008

Key Result Areas:
•Handled post export documentation work, marketing of products and searching of new suppliers

Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Sales

Export Executive

January 2008 - January 2008

Kuber Impex LTD.,

Indore, India

January 2008 - January 2008

• Handled post export documentation work,
• Marketing of products
• Searching of new suppliers

Company industry:
FMCG

Management Trainee

August 2007 - January 2008

Caparo Engineering India Pvt. Ltd., Pithampur

Indore, India

August 2007 - January 2008

Management Trainee

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Other

Education

International Institute of Foreign Trade & Research affiliated to D.A.V.V. University, Indore

July 2007

July 2007

Master's degree, Master of Business Administration in International Business

India

GPA (percentage): 63%

GPA (percentage): 63%

Master of Business Administration in International Business from International Institute of Foreign Trade & Research affiliated to D.A.V.V. University, Indore with 63%

Poona College of Arts, Science & Commerce affiliated to Pune University, Pune

June 2005

June 2005

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing & Advertisement

India

GPA (percentage): 61.16%

GPA (percentage): 61.16%

Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing & Advertisement from Poona College of Arts, Science & Commerce affiliated to Pune University, Pune with 61.16%

Skills

Logistics
Expert
Logistics
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Procurement Operations
Expert
Procurement Operations
Expert
Inventory Management
Expert
Inventory Management
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Logistics
Expert
Logistics
Expert
Commercial Operations
Expert
Commercial Operations
Expert
Commercial Operations
Expert
Commercial Operations
Expert
Supply Chain Management
Expert
Supply Chain Management
Expert
purchase contracts
Expert
purchase contracts
Expert
negotiation
Expert
negotiation
Expert
purchasing negotiations
Expert
purchasing negotiations
Expert
purchasing
Expert
purchasing
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
PROCUREMENT
Expert
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Intermediate
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Intermediate
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
OPERATIONS
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Intermediate
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Intermediate
SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
Export & Import Operations
Expert
Export & Import Operations
Expert
Supply Chain Management
Expert
Supply Chain Management
Expert
logistics management
Expert
logistics management
Expert
e procurement
Expert
e procurement
Expert
quotations
Expert
quotations
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Inventory Management
Expert
Inventory Management
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate
French
Beginner
Hindi
Expert
Gujarati
Expert
Urdu
Intermediate
Marathi
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Project Management Foundations: Procurement
Implementing Supply Chain Management
Strategic Thinking

Training
Attended Strategic Selling Skills training
Mr. Mohammed Hashik
Aug 2013
Attended Strategy building, leadership and managerial efficiency with creative thinking training
Dr. Kalim Khan
Mar 2013
Attended Enhancing managerial efficiency training
Dr. Kalim Khan
Feb 2014
Attended Access Network and support training
Mr. Agnelo D'Chuna
Oct 2013

Hobbies

  • Reading Books, Watching Sports, Movies