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MUHAMMAD FAISAL AKHTAR, Supply Chain Manager

MUHAMMAD FAISAL AKHTAR

Supply Chain Manager·Abu Issa Holding

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Procurement Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 18 years, 9 months

Supply Chain Manager

June 2015 - March 2017

Abu Issa Holding

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2015 - March 2017

• Managing the entire Supply Chain operation.
• Ensure robust production and materials scheduling at site in order to keep the continuity of supplies for the consumers and to ensure that the products are not out of stock.
• Ensure that the site warehouses are kept in compliance with the GMP, EHS & Regulatory commitments.
• Coordinating the customer demand in an efficient and effective manner with the site functions as well as with the Contract Manufacturers to meet the customer’s expectations and all business objectives.
• Ensure timely clearance of consignments from customs.
• Ensure that the inventory is kept at an optimum level as per the Site’s Stock Policy in order to meet the company’s working capital targets.
• Ensure full support of the Logistics department in all cross functional projects and initiatives.
• Play an integral role in the end to end supply chain by maintaining a close liaison with the Supply and Demand Distribution warehouses.
• Ensure that a robust Risk Management Process is in place and in use within the Logistics function.
• Ensure QMS compliance within the Logistics function.
• Planning delivery timetables
• Ensuring stores have enough stock
• Making sure suppliers have enough stock to meet demand
• Overseeing the ordering and packaging process
• Monitoring stock levels
• Tracking products through depots to make sure they arrive at their destination
• Overseeing arrival of shipments
• Monitor and motivate staff
• Ensure targets are met
• Recruit and train staff
• Following with Custom Clearance & Forwarding.

Company industry:
Perfume & Cosmetics
Job role:
Management

Procurement and Logistic Officer

February 2014 - December 2014

Arabian Sulfonates Company Limited

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

February 2014 - December 2014

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the procurement of goods at the local market
- Arrange for and compare quotations, according to WHH guidelines
- Prepare tender documents
- Prepare comparative documents
- Negotiate costs and order goods
- Arrange for and co-ordinate the delivery of goods
- Inspect delivered materials and arrange for replacement if defective
- Regularly evaluate the suppliers’ performance and search the market for alternatives
- Check invoice, delivery receipts and other papers, sign and submit them for payment
- Prepare delivery notes
- Inform projects/programs of location and time of delivery
- Keeping updated list of suppliers, construction companies approved of Economy & RRD departments.

Company industry:
Chemicals Manufacture
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Senior Procurement Assistant

January 2011 - December 2013

Mahmood Saeed Beverage Cans & Ends Industry Company Ltd.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2011 - December 2013

• Coordinates the interface between logistics functions such as procurement, transportation,
and warehousing to ensure efficient, timely, and cost effective.

• Coordinates with customers to ensure desired logistics objectives, priorities, and are met and communicated to management.

• Comply with all applicable company directives, policies, and procedures.

• Coordinates activities involving the customer, other organizations, and/or company functions.

• Track shipments from issuance of Purchase Order to delivery to final destination. Contact suppliers, service providers, and end users to resolve order and shipment discrepancies.

• Track and monitor priority requests, verify packing lists and other documentation involving materials received from suppliers for delivery to customers at various sites.

• Inform management and customer of delivery status.

• Update databases and other reporting tools to maintain visibility of shipment status

Company industry:
Forestry & Logging
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Senior Procurement Assistant

January 2001 - December 2010

Mahmood Saeed (Saudi Pefume and Cosmetics Company Limited)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2001 - December 2010

Job Description:- Responsible for Foreign / Local procurement of Basic raw materials, Packaging materials, Machinery, Industrial equipments, Lab equipments, Chemicals, Perfume Oil, Alcohol perfumery grade, Computer hardware, Spare parts, Maintain & renual Contracts, preparing list for CUSTOM EXEMPTION, Shipment follow up, making and submitting reports.

• Leads the procurement function and oversees all aspects of purchasing, negotiations, strategy, tool and process implementation for procurement related to goods and services.

• Provides leadership and direction to the procurement organization. Manages and develops resources to deliver business partner satisfaction and achievement of overall business and financial objectives.

• Negotiates favorable contractual terms and conditions with suppliers.

• Delivers on cost reduction commitments through the identification, development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Develops and implements efficiencies, standardized tools, practices and procedures shortening the quotation, RFP and decision making and evaluation time.

• Develops, implements and maintains procurement policies and review on a regular basis to ensure relevance and conformance with best practices and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory policies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent leadership skills including clearly demonstrated global perspective and understanding of factors impacting businesses and their suppliers
• Excellent supplier management skills including demonstrated ability to develop and manage business driven supplier executive relationships.

• Proven track record of successfully managing risk.

• Possess solid computer skills (proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with an ERP system (BaaN).
• Proven ability to be hands on within a heavy workload environment.
• Able to manage a multitude of projects simultaneously
• Researching for new suppliers

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Manager

January 1998 - December 2000

MODERN HOUSING GROUP

Karachi, Pakistan

January 1998 - December 2000

Responsible for Procurement of Computer Hardware equipment, Software application etc.

Implements network security

installation of computer software & hardware devices

Oversees and administration of company's LAN (Local Area Network)

Assists in the planning and implementation of additions, deletions a major modifications to hardware and software infrastructure.

Oversees troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery and provides expert support when necessary.

Works with project teams to help implement Internal Systems.

Making of reports and presentations to Executives

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Purchasing and Procurement

Education

The University of Salford

June 2017

June 2017

Master's degree, Procurement Logistics & Supply Chain Management

United Kingdom

UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI

December 1999

December 1999

Bachelor's degree, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS, STATISTICS,BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION, ENGLISH, URDU

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

THE ALIGARH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (AIT)

December 1998

December 1998

Bachelor's degree, C-LANGUAGE, FOXPRO, UNIX OPERATTION SYSTEM, DATA COMMUNICATION, SYSTEM ANALYSIS & DESIGN, LAN, EDP,

Pakistan

SCOLARSHIP
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BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION KARACHI

January 1994

January 1994

High school or equivalent, PRE ENGINEERING (MATHS, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY)

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 79%

GPA (percentage): 79%

Inter pre engineering
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BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION KARACHI

August 1991

August 1991

High school or equivalent, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY, ENGLISH,

Pakistan

GPA (percentage): 85%

GPA (percentage): 85%

Skills

Sales and Marketing
Expert
Sales and Marketing
Expert
ERP Systems
Expert
ERP Systems
Expert
Microsoft Dynamics
Expert
Microsoft Dynamics
Expert
Logistics
Expert
Logistics
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
REPORT ANALYST
Expert
REPORT ANALYST
Expert
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Expert
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
Expert
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
Expert
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
Expert
INTERNET APPLICATION
Expert
INTERNET APPLICATION
Expert
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Expert
MICROSOFT EXCEL
Expert
DATA COMMUNICATION AND RETERIVAL
Expert
DATA COMMUNICATION AND RETERIVAL
Expert
Negotiation Management
Expert
Negotiation Management
Expert
MICROSOFT WORD
Expert
MICROSOFT WORD
Expert
CUSTOM EXEMPTION SUBMISSION
Expert
CUSTOM EXEMPTION SUBMISSION
Expert
BAAN 4.0 ( Enterprise Resource Planning )
Expert
BAAN 4.0 ( Enterprise Resource Planning )
Expert
Microsoft AX Dynamics 2012
Expert
Microsoft AX Dynamics 2012
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Procurement
Expert
Quotation
Expert
Quotation
Expert
Ability to multitask
Expert
Ability to multitask
Expert
Time management abilities
Expert
Time management abilities
Expert
Strong work ethic
Expert
Strong work ethic
Expert
Technophile
Expert
Technophile
Expert
Decisions Based on Transparent Data
Expert
Decisions Based on Transparent Data
Expert
SAP S/4HANA
Expert
SAP S/4HANA
Expert
Experience in strong complex negotiations
Expert
Experience in strong complex negotiations
Expert
A positive attitude
Expert
A positive attitude
Expert
Sig Sigma Green Belt
Expert
Sig Sigma Green Belt
Expert
Savvy negotiation skills
Expert
Savvy negotiation skills
Expert
Integrity
Expert
Integrity
Expert
Ability to prioritize
Expert
Ability to prioritize
Expert
purchasing management
Expert
purchasing management
Expert
logistics
Expert
logistics
Expert
purchasing negotiations
Expert
purchasing negotiations
Expert
merchandising
Expert
merchandising
Expert
purchasing
Expert
purchasing
Expert
negotiation
Expert
negotiation
Expert
order
Expert
order
Expert
purchase contracts
Expert
purchase contracts
Expert
supply chain management
Expert
supply chain management
Expert
quotations
Expert
quotations
Expert
Sales and Marketing
Expert
Sales and Marketing
Expert
ERP Systems
Expert
ERP Systems
Expert
Microsoft Dynamics
Expert
Microsoft Dynamics
Expert
Logistics
Expert
Logistics
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Arabic
Expert
French
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 14001 : 2004 & OHSAS 18001:2007
Awareness Training on BRC Global Standard for Packaging & Packing Materials Issue - 4
IMS Internal Auditor Training Course.

Hobbies

  • Sports, Fitness, playing Squash , Good Food
    Staying active and participating in team sports definitely translates to my ability to succeed at supply chain management and logistics. As an individual, I have an obligation to my teammates, and I don't want to let them down—whether it's on the field or in the warehouse.
  • Microsoft AX Dynamics 2012 training
    Training of Microsoft AX Dynamics 2012