MUHAMMAD FAISAL AKHTAR, Supply Chain Manager

MUHAMMAD FAISAL AKHTAR

Supply Chain Manager

Abu Issa Holding

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Master's degree, Procurement Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Experience
18 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :18 years, 9 Months

Supply Chain Manager at Abu Issa Holding
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • June 2015 to 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.

Procurement and Logistic Officer at Arabian Sulfonates Company Limited
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • February 2014 to 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.

Senior Procurement Assistant at Mahmood Saeed Beverage Cans & Ends Industry Company Ltd.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2011 to 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

Senior Procurement Assistant at Mahmood Saeed (Saudi Pefume and Cosmetics Company Limited)
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2001 to 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

Manager at MODERN HOUSING GROUP
  • Pakistan - Karachi
  • January 1998 to 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

Education

Master's degree, Procurement Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • at The University of Salford
  • June 2017
Bachelor's degree, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, ECONOMICS, STATISTICS,BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION, ENGLISH, URDU
  • at UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI
  • December 1999
Bachelor's degree, C-LANGUAGE, FOXPRO, UNIX OPERATTION SYSTEM, DATA COMMUNICATION, SYSTEM ANALYSIS & DESIGN, LAN, EDP,
  • at THE ALIGARH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (AIT)
  • December 1998

SCOLARSHIP

High school or equivalent, PRE ENGINEERING (MATHS, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY)
  • at BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION KARACHI
  • January 1994

Inter pre engineering

High school or equivalent, MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY, ENGLISH,
  • at BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION KARACHI
  • August 1991

Specialties & Skills

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

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Arabic
Expert
French
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 14001 : 2004 & OHSAS 18001:2007 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2012
Valid Until:
January 9999
Awareness Training on BRC Global Standard for Packaging & Packing Materials Issue - 4 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2012
Valid Until:
January 9999
IMS Internal Auditor Training Course. (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2012
Valid Until:
January 9999

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