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Jafar Banat, SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT

Jafar Banat

SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT·Bace Partners Consultants,

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Economics

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 11 months

SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT

October 2019 - Present

Bace Partners Consultants,

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

October 2019 - Present

• Spearhead the implementation of inventory management systems for clients, significantly
decreasing inventory holding costs.
• Develop and monitor local content integration within procurement and contract execution, from
RFP to contract closure, optimizing local content in procurement activities.
• Assist clients in achieving substantial supply chain cost reductions through comprehensive process
optimization and strategic renegotiation of supplier contracts.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance supplier performance, leading to improving
on-time deliveries, after-sales support, and efficient returns management.
• Design and implement a robust demand forecasting model, enabling clients to improve forecast
accuracy and mitigate stock outs and excess inventory.
Company industry:
Management Consulting

LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

January 2013 - January 2019

Saudi Telecommunications Co.,

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2013 - January 2019

• Achieved a 15% reduction in supply chain costs by optimizing processes and skillfully renegotiating
supplier contracts.
• Successfully negotiated warehouse rent increases to a fixed 5% instead of open-ended terms.
• Implemented an advanced inventory management system, decreasing inventory holding costs by
20% while maintaining order fulfillment rates and improving inventory accuracy to nearly 100%.
• Developed and executed a demand forecasting model that improved accuracy by 30%, resulting in
a significant reduction of stock outs and excess inventory.
• Enhanced supplier performance by establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs),
leading to a 25% increase in on-time deliveries and improving on-time delivery from 70% to over
95% in less than a year.
Company industry:
Telecommunications

LOGISTICS MANAGER

January 2010 - January 2013

Etihad Atheeb Telecom,

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2010 - January 2013

• Implemented cost-effective logistics strategies that generated a 10% reduction in transportation
expenses through optimized carrier selection.
• Developed an advanced inventory management system, improving inventory turnover rates by 25%
and ensuring superior stock availability.
• Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners, leading to enhanced service
levels and a 10% decrease in lead times for shipment delivery.
Company industry:
Telecommunications

REGIONAL WAREHOUSE MANAGER

January 2007 - January 2009

Frito-Lay (PepsiCo Inc.),

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2007 - January 2009

• Successfully implemented an inventory tracking system, reducing waste and improving stock
accuracy by 10%.
• Streamlined warehouse processes, achieving a 100% order fulfillment rate.
• Attained 100% compliance with safety regulations, resulting in a notable decrease in workplace
accidents and injuries.
• Fostered strong cross-departmental communication and collaboration with production and quality
assurance teams, ensuring timely and accurate product delivery.
• Orchestrated the seamless relocation of the Madinah warehouse with zero business interruption.
Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production

Education

Bangalore University

June 1996

June 1996

Bachelor's degree, Economics

India

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

Bachelor's of Arts in Economics

Marian School for Computers

June 1996

June 1996

Diploma, Computer Applications

India

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

GPA (point): 3 out of 4

Skills

Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Procurement Management
Expert
Procurement Management
Expert
Logistics Management
Expert
Logistics Management
Expert
Supply Chain Management
Expert
Supply Chain Management
Expert
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
LOGISTICS
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
PROCUREMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS ACUMEN
Intermediate
BUSINESS ACUMEN
Intermediate
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING
Intermediate
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Intermediate
CORPORATE STRATEGY
Intermediate
CORPORATE STRATEGY
Intermediate
TEXT PROCESSING
Expert
TEXT PROCESSING
Expert
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Expert
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Expert
FORECASTING
Expert
FORECASTING
Expert
ORDER PROCESSING
Expert
ORDER PROCESSING
Expert
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Expert
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Expert
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)
Expert
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)
Expert
INDICATORS
Expert
INDICATORS
Expert
PRODUCTION PLANNING
Expert
PRODUCTION PLANNING
Expert
SALES
Intermediate
SALES
Intermediate
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Expert
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Vendor Management
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Analytical Skills
Expert
Analytical Skills
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Negotiation
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Team Motivator
Expert
Team Motivator
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert

Social profiles

Languages

Arabic

Expert

Urdu

Beginner

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
ISO
ISO
ISO
ISO
Business
Time Management| SAP - MM05
Project Management| Modern Safety Management| Leadership
Organizational Change
Strategic Planning| The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
9001
45001
14001
21500
Maters Most
SAP - MM05
Management| Modern Safety Management|
Strategic Planning| The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Modern Safety Management|
Strategic Planning| The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People| Organizational Change

Recommendations

Abdul Rahman Khalidi

Jan 2014

Jan 2014

Head of Consumer Sales Operations•Colleague

Jafar was a very supportive colleague. Always had a solution for me whenever approached with a problem. Jafar is a fun person to work with. I spent a lot of time with him on a couple of projects and his zeal was second to none. Wish him the best of luck.

Hobbies and interests

Reading

Interested in reading about investment, economics, history and sociology topics.