Logistics Manager
Molecules
Total years of experience :14 years, 5 Months
Creating short and long-term forecast for product supply plan; setting up strategy, policy & procedures to oversee logistics
activities to facilitate timely and automated flow of products from manufacturer to the end user.
➢ Managed a team of 7 personnel. Ensured seamless movement of goods from various manufacturer locations to various
outlets in UAE. Coordinated all processes by keeping Sales and After Sales teams in loop.
➢ Assisting Regional Office to help newly set up distributors with Supply Chain activities.
➢ Point of contact with the manufacturer in organizing and managing the production and shipments.
➢ Conceptualizing, implementing and monitoring effective best business practices in the department.
➢ Develop supply chain models; establish goals and budgeting of supply chain cost.
➢ Involve in supply chain initiatives, strategy building and purchase agreements in negotiation with suppliers.
➢ Identify, develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to business plans
➢ Utilized ABC inventory analysis strategy to achieve inventory reduction and inventory carrying cost.
➢ Monitor performance related to vehicles and materials on time delivery, inventory, excess, obsolescence, material savings,
working capital cost, inventory accuracy and work order management.
➢ Recommend sources, price levels, and delivery lead times, procurement strategies. Conduct analysis for sales and stock
holding.
➢ Ensured right inventory levels to avoid ageing of stocks by identifying purchase requirements.
➢ Identify future inventory requirements based on orders, sales and forecast.
➢ Assisting the District Manager of MENA region with reports and strategy inputs to develop the MENA region.
➢ Handling complaints reasonably, showing empathy, a positive attitude and the ability to resolve almost any situation.
Prepare check lists for the export documents for each client and location. Ensure correct documentation and adhere to
terms and conditions.
➢ Established a communication channel between dealerships, clients, forwarders and 3PL service providers for the smooth
export and import operations.
➢ Liaise between Manufacturer, Distributor, Shipping agents, internal departments and Customers.
➢ Introduced 3PL Service provider into the business.
➢ Provided full inventory support and track all stock movements.
➢ Expedite material/equipment to ensure delivery schedules are maintained or improved.
➢ Reviewing all stock orders to ensure a fast-moving balanced inventory, maintaining acceptable inventory turn ratio.
➢ Transitioned the process from individual contributions to team work.
➢ Conducted routine Inventory Checks and Audits.
➢ Ensured quick and efficient dispatch of all stock to Service department for Retail requirements.
➢ Implemented Standard Operation Procedure with Service providers.
➢ Setup the distribution strategy by using direct shipment and 3PL logistics
➢ Timely reporting and updating of stocks and inventory for various departments to access.
Receive all inbound shipments and cross check.
➢ Sorting, security tagging and distribute to stores.
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➢ Submit final receipt of stock receipt.
➢ Packing and distribution.
➢ Coordinate with store manager regarding deliveries.
➢ Coordinate with shipping companies on custom clearance and delivery.
➢ Maintain warehouse logs for storage.
Achievements:
➢ Steered initiatives in achieving the SLA’s for warehousing and inventory management.
➢ Successfully developed and implemented SOP’s which improved work functioning and reduced operation risk.
➢ Streamlined operational cost and improved reliability by taking leadership role in setting up systems, policies and procedures.
➢ Recipient of Countrywide Award in recognition for ‘Improvement in Department & Contribution to the Businesses -2015.
➢ Representative at the Harley-Davidson dealer meeting at Las Vegas US in 2015, Denver USA in 2013 and Milwaukee USA, in
2012
➢ Eliminated all delays by re-structuring the department into Procurement, Distribution and warehousing.
➢ Reduced shipping cost by controlling the mode and consolidation of goods from origin to U.A.E.
➢ Implemented shipping alert system into the business.
➢ Implemented document process for Receiving, Transferring, and shop pull outs, Shortages, damages, pilferage, etc.
➢ Saved 15% in packing costs by recycling and using alternative packing materials.
➢ Upgraded service level by providing immediate reports of each department and location with all available details.
➢ Implemented Proof of Delivery system in the company.
➢ Effectively trained in data management via Microsoft Excel.
➢ Various Harley-Davidson courses attended.
➢ Reduced active inventory by 15% by implementing a collaborative planning with sales, manufacturing and procurement.
➢ Identified areas to cut cost by analyzing impact of removing SKU’s as well as evaluating shipping direct versus stocking
inventory.
Managing daily office duties, paperwork, document handling, administration, processes and procedures
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